England vs. Denmark: Preview and Predictions

Last Updated on July 7, 2021 9:50 am by

This Wednesday, July 07, 14:00 E.T, at Wembley Stadium, England vs. Denmark meet in the Euro 2020 for a place in the Final in London. Southgate’s team reached the Euro 2020 semifinal after an emphatic 4-0 victory over a Ukraine side that could do nothing against England’s superiority. The Anglo-Saxon side is the only team they have not been able to score a single goal against, making their defense the best in the tournament. In addition, Harry Kane has woken up and the fearsome striker is starting to pay for his start with goals. Denmark, meanwhile, is the surprise package of the tournament, reaching the semifinals for the fourth time in their history. Hjulmand’s team defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, playing a very good first half and holding their own in the second, which earned them the coveted place. It is the first time that the ‘Little Red Dynamo’ has won three consecutive matches in the continental competition. They face a very difficult match against England, but they are not lacking in hope of repeating their 1992 title. This match can be enjoyed at DIRECTV Sports. 

Here are 5 interesting facts ahead of this semifinal duel:

1. The previous league meeting between these rivals was on matchday 4 of the Nations League on 10/14/2020, and the final score was England 0-1 Denmark.
2. Denmark will participate in a fourth EURO semi-final.
3. England arrives after a 4-0 drubbing of Shevchenko’s Ukraine. 
4. The Danish team has just eliminated the Czech Republic 2-1.
5. England has never transcended beyond the semifinals at the European Championship.

The news from both sides ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Euro 2020 semi-final:

England: On the one hand, England is coming at a steady pace, with players at a very high level, now joined by Kane. In addition, they are the team that has not scored any goals yet. On top of that, they are playing at home, and, for now, the Danish public is forbidden to enter England due to COVID-19 restrictions. This makes the favorite’s poster increasingly large. 

It took four minutes for Hurricane Kane to capitalize on a great assist from Sterling and convert to make it 1-0. Ukraine settled in and was able to hold on with their 3-5-2, until halftime. They came out for the second half with a 4-3-3 and 15 minutes in the dressing room to settle ideas. Poor Shevchenko, chapter 2. It took England one minute to convert the second goal. Again, the Ukrainian plan was in the garbage can. Four minutes later Kane scored the third. From then on, the game came down to how many goals England could score and they came numerous times. Henderson scored the fourth goal after 63 minutes, already at a pace more to take care of the physique than with the intensity of an even match. Now comes Denmark and it seems that this England has plenty of soccer and hierarchy.

Denmark: On the other side, there is Denmark, which, without appearing more than what it has, has been compact and efficient. Of their last 17 matches, they have lost only 3 and won 12. The team is looking to give joy to their people and especially to dedicate the title to their teammate Eriksen, who is following the development of the competition at home. Since 2011 they have met 4 times, with 2 English wins and 1 Danish victory. A new chapter is coming on Wednesday eagerly awaited. In addition, a very curious case is the selection of Denmark, which was on the verge of elimination in the group stage and had a resurgence on the last day with the victory over Russia 4-1, from there, the selected Hjulmand has been a tough nut to crack, with good performances, compact and effective.

 The work of the coach and the players is evident. It would be unfair to say that Denmark is in the semifinals thanks to a boost, after the Eriksen episode. It is a team that knows how to defend and also play soccer. Proof of this is the second Danish goal, with a three-finger cross with enviable precision for Dolberg, who only had to push it into the net. The Scandinavians advanced and dream of winning again the tournament they won back in 1992 by beating Germany in the final. And, by the way, they got rid of a thorn in their side when they lost 3-0 in the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic at Euro 2004.

Betting line:

Denmark: 27.1% (+401) – Goals: 1.22 – Best O/U: o2½+122  

England: 52.3% (-153) – Goals: 2.12 – Best O/U: u2½-169  

Draw: 20.6% (+239)