{"id":110343,"date":"2016-06-08T23:17:53","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T03:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=110343"},"modified":"2016-06-09T03:33:49","modified_gmt":"2016-06-09T07:33:49","slug":"2016-euro-cup-group-b-predictions-picks-and-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-b-predictions-picks-and-preview.html","title":{"rendered":"2016 Euro Cup Group B Predictions, Picks and Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United Kingdom\u00a0will be well-represented in\u00a0Euro 2016, and\u00a0two of its three representatives will be\u00a0in one group. England will be favorites to top Group B, with British neighbor Wales expected to be one of its top challengers\u00a0along with Russia. But don&#8217;t forget about a dangerous Slovakia team that could also mount a serious challenge.\u00a0Let&#8217;s take a closer look at\u00a0all four teams and check out their odds to win the group,\u00a0as well as other odds for the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, check out our previews for the other five\u00a0groups: <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-a-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Group A<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-c-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Group C<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-d-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Group D<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-e-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Group E<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-euro-cup-group-f-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\" target=\"_blank\">Group F<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">Cash In on the Best Online Sportsbook Offers Now at TopBet!<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Special Deposit Bonuses<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Exclusive Betting Props<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">$250 Welcome Bonus<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Tiered Deposit Bonuses<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<h2>UEFA Euro 2016 Group B Preview<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Favorite<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>England (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\">-120<\/a><\/strong>)<\/h3>\n<p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/35\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-110643 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/250x130-Euro-2016-News-Banners.gif\" alt=\"250x130-Euro-2016-News-Banners\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" \/><\/a><\/p>England is expected to have a relatively straightforward time in Group B. The Three Lions, who were the only team with a perfect 10 wins from 10 group games in qualifying, are the big favorites to top the group, in part due to the sheer amount of attacking talent manager Roy Hodgson will have at his disposal.<\/p>\n<p>However, a lot will depend on how Hodgson deploys that talent. The front three of Harry Kane (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>+2,400<\/strong><\/a> to be the tournament&#8217;s top scorer), Jamie Vardy, and Wayne Rooney which Hodgson has\u00a0favored has had mixed results in recent matches. And with the English included in\u00a0a group with some solid defenses, fine-tuning that attack will be of utmost importance.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sleepers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Russia (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\">+333<\/a><\/strong>)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-110817 size-large\" title=\"2016-Euro-Cup-Group-B-Predictions-Picks-and-Preview\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba-600x333.jpg\" alt=\"Artyom Dzyuba looking to control ball\" width=\"600\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba-600x333.jpg 600w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba-250x139.jpg 250w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba-768x427.jpg 768w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/artyon-dzyuba.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Russia has the talent in its squad to rival England, but injuries to key players such as Alan Dzagoev and Igor Denisov have robbed manager Leonid Slutsky of some much-needed options. Nevertheless, they still have a lot of firepower up front with Artyom Dzyuba and Fyodor Smolov, who combined for 35 goals last season in the Russian league, capable of testing a suspect English defense.<\/p>\n<p>If Russia\u2019s defense can summon the form which saw it give up just five goals in qualifying, their <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\">+333<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>odds to top Group B would look a lot more intriguing.<\/p>\n<h3>Wales (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\">+350<\/a><\/strong>)<\/h3>\n<p>Manager Chris Coleman did wonders with a limited Wales side during qualifying. His move to a three-man defense helped shore up the back \u2013 they conceded just four goals in 10 games \u2013 while the amazing talents of Gareth Bale (seven goals) led their dangerous counter-attack.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether Bale can continue carrying\u00a0such a heavy\u00a0burden in the big stage. But at the very least, the Welsh will be able to play their preferred style against England and Russia, which gives them the best chance to pull off some good results. Wales is <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>-250<\/strong><\/a> to advance to the round of 16.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Long Shot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Slovakia (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\">+900<\/a><\/strong>)<\/h3>\n<p>Slovakia is considered a distant fourth in Group B, as its <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>EVEN<\/strong><\/a> odds to finish rock-bottom of Group B\u00a0indicate. However, the Slovaks are certainly not going to be pushovers for anyone. They are a disciplined, hard-working bunch at the back, and have a playmaker in Marek Hamsik who\u2019s capable of carrying the offense at the times.<\/p>\n<p>They have every chance to challenge for third and even\u00a0sneak through to the round of 16, which they are priced at <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-b\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>+125<\/strong><\/a> to do.<\/p>\n<h3>Writer&#8217;s Prediction<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>England<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Wales<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Create a betting account now<\/a> and start cashing in on all the Euro 2016 soccer action.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/35\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-110646 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/620x110-Euro-2016-News-Banners.gif\" alt=\"620x110-Euro-2016-News-Banners\" width=\"620\" height=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Kingdom\u00a0will be well-represented in\u00a0Euro 2016, and\u00a0two of its three representatives will be\u00a0in one group. 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