Euro Under-21 2023 Odds And Predictions

• Tournament Schedule
• Group Standings
• Where Is Euro U21 Being Held?
• Predictions And Betting Odds
• Group Stage Schedule And Odds
• Is It On TV?
• A Proving Ground For Generational Talent

The domestic football season in Europe’s major leagues might be over and the latest round of senior international fixtures is all but done.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup is on the horizon but there’s a while to wait, with the tournament in Australia not due to kick off until 20 July.

For fans already missing the action, there’s some good news in that the men’s European Under-21 Championship starts this week. The bad news is that you might struggle to watch it.

Here’s what you need to know about the Euros, including Euro Under-21 betting odds, predictions, schedule and TV coverage.

Betting odds are correct at the time of publishing and times are BST.

Tournament Schedule

Euro Under-21 starts on Wednesday, 21 June when the group stage matches kick off and ends on Sunday, July 8, with the final.

Group Stage Matches

• June 21 to June 27

Quarter-finals

• July 1 and July 2

Semi-finals

• July 5

Final

• July 8

Group Standings

Where Is Euro U21 Being Held?

The Under-21 European Championships 2023 are being held in Romania and Georgia.

Predictions And Betting Odds

Group Stage Schedule And Odds

Is It On TV?

The Under-21 Euros are not on TV in the UK. Instead, fans will need to head to UEFA.tv or download the UEFATV app to watch the action. Registration is required but there is no cost.

A Proving Ground For Generational Talent

The UEFA European Under-21 Championship has long been a breeding ground for future football stars. The tournament showcases young talents who have gone on to become globally recognised names in football. Below are some players who made a significant impression at the U21 Championships:

Andrea Pirlo (Italy)

Pirlo was named the best player of the tournament in 2000 when Italy won the championship. His incredible vision and passing ability were already evident at this young age.

Raheem Sterling (England)

Sterling, now one of the key players for Chelsea (cough) and the England national team, represented the England U21s and made a mark with his pace and skill.

Luís Figo (Portugal)

One of the greatest Portuguese players ever, Figo made a name for himself during the U21 Championship in the early 90s before moving on to stellar career at Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.

Petr Čech (Czech Republic)

Named to the team of the tournament in 2002, Čech went on to have a highly successful career with Chelsea and Arsenal in the English Premier League, and is considered one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.

Rudi Völler (Germany)

The German forward was one of the stars of the 1982 tournament. He went on to have a successful career in both club football and with the senior Germany national team, with whom he won the World Cup in 1990.

Juan Mata (Spain)

Mata was one of the key figures in Spain's victory in the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He scored a goal in the final and was named to the Team of the Tournament. He's had a successful career at clubs including Valencia, Chelsea, and Manchester United.

Thiago Alcântara (Spain)

Thiago was also a part of that victorious 2011 Spain U21 side along with Mata. His performances led him to a successful career at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and now Liverpool.