AI predicts Euro 2024 champions

The European Football Championship 2024 kicked off, capturing the attention of sports enthusiasts who eagerly glued themselves to their screens. Known as one of the biggest football tournaments globally, Euro 2024 has been subjected to artificial intelligence simulation.

An AI model named Robotinho, which specializes in football analysis, has identified potential winners across five categories for the championship. Based on its analysis, Robotinho has selected France as the predicted victor of Euro 2024, while Türkiye is expected to make a strong presence in the tournament.

Robotinho’s analysis of France

France, equipped with a talented and deep squad featuring stars like Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and N’Golo Kante, offers world-class skill and experience. Rising talents such as Dayot Upamecano and Aurelien Tchouameni inject fresh energy into the team.

France’s recent history includes winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup and reaching the Euro 2016 final, demonstrating their capability to perform in major tournaments. Despite a setback in Euro 2020, their overall consistency remains strong.

Under the guidance of Didier Deschamps, France has shown tactical flexibility and effective opposition against various adversaries. The team’s cohesion is crucial for overcoming the challenges of a tournament, ensuring defensive solidity even without players like Varane, thanks to the presence of Upamecano and Jules Koundé.

The blend of experienced veterans and dynamic young players enables France to handle high-pressure situations and adapt to different match scenarios, making them formidable contenders for Euro 2024.

Türkiye’s group-stage prospects

According to AI predictions, Türkiye is expected to finish second in their group behind Portugal and advance to the next stage, followed by Czechia and Georgia.

According to Robotinho’s analysis:

“Portugal, boasting a balanced squad with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, is expected to win all their matches. Türkiye, showing promise with players like Hakan Calhanoglu, will likely secure crucial points against Georgia and draw against Czechia. Czechia, competitive but inconsistent, may struggle against Georgia and face challenges against both Portugal and Türkiye. Despite recent developments, Georgia faces tough competition and is less likely to secure points.”

Group A prediction

Germany, now coached by Julian Nagelsmann, is expected to leverage his innovative tactics and home advantage. With a strong squad featuring Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sané, Germany is poised to dominate the group. Switzerland, consistently competitive under Murat Yakin and with experienced players like Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka, should secure second place. Scotland, improving under Steve Clarke with key talents like Andy Robertson, is likely to edge out Hungary for third. Hungary, despite resilience and promising players like Dominik Szoboszlai, lacks the depth to challenge the top teams effectively.

• Germany vs Scotland – Germany win
• Hungary vs Switzerland – Switzerland win
• Germany vs Hungary – Germany win
• Scotland vs Switzerland – Switzerland win
• Switzerland vs Germany – Germany win
• Scotland vs Hungary – Scotland win

Group B prediction

Group B is the hardest because of the presence of three historically strong teams: Spain, Italy, and Croatia. All 3 have performed well in recent UEFA and FIFA tournaments, making every match highly competitive and crucial for advancement.

Spain, under Luis de la Fuente and blending youth (Pedri) with other experienced players, is predicted to lead the group. Italy, the reigning Euro champions with a solid defense and key players like Federico Chiesa, should also progress. Croatia, led by Luka Modrić but showing recent inconsistency, may struggle against Spain and Italy but should secure a win against Albania. Albania, despite spirited performances, is outmatched in this competitive group.

Spain vs Croatia – Spain win

Italy vs Albania – Italy win

Croatia vs Albania – Croatia win

Spain vs Italy – Draw

Croatia vs Italy – Italy win

Albania vs Spain – Spain win

Group C prediction

England, led by Gareth Southgate and featuring talents like Harry Kane and Phil Foden, is poised to lead the group. Denmark, with a cohesive unit under Kasper Hjulmand and standout players like Christian Eriksen, is expected to secure second place. Serbia, despite talents like Dušan Tadić, has shown inconsistency, likely securing a win against Slovenia but struggling against stronger teams. Slovenia, lacking depth and star power, is expected to finish last.

Slovenia vs Denmark – Denmark win

Serbia vs England – England win

Slovenia vs Serbia – Serbia win

Denmark vs England – Draw

England vs Slovenia – England win

Denmark vs Serbia – Denmark win

Group D prediction

France, under Didier Deschamps and with stars like Kylian Mbappé and N’Golo Kante, is expected to top the group. The Netherlands, despite missing Frenkie de Jong, still has strong players like Matthijs de Ligt and Memphis Depay, and should secure second place. Austria, without David Alaba, may struggle more but still have solid players like Marcel Sabitzer. Poland, reliant on Robert Lewandowski, is likely to perform similarly to Austria, resulting in a close battle for third place. Both teams will struggle against France and the Netherlands.

• Poland vs Netherlands – Netherlands win
• Austria vs France – France win
• Poland vs Austria – Draw
• Netherlands vs France – France win
• Netherlands vs Austria – Netherlands win
• France vs Poland – France win

Group E prediction

Belgium, even with an aging squad, possesses top talents like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, making them favorites to dominate the group. Slovakia, without Marek Hamšík, still shows improvement with players like Milan Skriniar and should secure second place. Ukraine, competitive but inconsistent, is predicted to draw with Romania and Slovakia but struggle against Belgium. Romania, facing difficulties in recent tournaments, is less likely to secure points in this competitive group.

• Romania vs Ukraine – Draw
• Belgium vs Slovakia – Belgium win
• Slovakia vs Ukraine – Draw
• Belgium vs Romania – Belgium win
• Slovakia vs Romania – Slovakia win
• Ukraine vs Belgium – Belgium win

Group F prediction

Portugal, with a balanced squad including Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, is expected to win all their matches. Türkiye, showing potential with players like Hakan Calhanoglu, should perform well, securing key points against Georgia and drawing with Czechia. Czechia, competitive but inconsistent, is likely to secure a win against Georgia but struggle against Portugal and Türkiye. Georgia, despite some improvements, faces tough competition and is less likely to secure points.

• Türkiye vs Georgia – Türkiye win
• Portugal vs Czechia – Portugal win
• Georgia vs Czechia – Czechia win
• Türkiye vs Portugal – Portugal win
• Czechia vs Türkiye – Draw
• Georgia vs Portugal – Portugal win

Summary

Teams progressing to the knockout stage:

• Group A: Germany, Switzerland
• Group B: Spain, Italy
• Group C: England, Denmark
• Group D: France, Netherlands
• Group E: Belgium, Slovakia
• Group F: Portugal, Türkiye

Best 3rd-placed teams likely to progress:

• Scotland (Group A, 3 points)
• Croatia (Group B, 3 points)
• Serbia (Group C, 3 points)
• Czechia (Group F, 4 points)