Euro 2024 AI Predicts
For the past few international tournaments since AI became accessible we’ve put it to the test to make predictions for how the tournaments will play out, with varied success.
Across the years it’s gone off track on many occasions, often bringing in teams from outside the competition, predicting players to score who retired long ago and just having surprising outcomes for the correct games taking place.
Despite these previous attempts going a little off-track, with the improvements made to AI since the last World Cup predictions, we’ve given it another shot to predict Euro 2024, with much more realistic expectations this time around.
There’s still a few errors creeping into the predictions as you’ll see as you read on, but the predictions are actually quite sound, and the expected winner is also very believable would some decent reasoning.
Have a look below at how AI believes all the games will play out up to and including the final, and let us know if it differs from your own predictions for any of the outcomes for the tournament.
Group A
- June 14: Germany 3-1 Scotland
- June 15: Hungary 1-2 Switzerland
- June 19: Germany 2-0 Hungary
- June 19: Scotland 1-1 Switzerland
- June 23: Switzerland 1-3 Germany
- June 23: Scotland 2-1 Hungary
- Germany – 9 points (3 wins)
- Switzerland – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss)
- Scotland – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) (behind Switzerland on goal difference)
- Hungary – 0 points (0 wins)
Group B
- June 15: Spain 2-1 Croatia
- June 15: Italy 3-0 Albania
- June 19: Croatia 2-0 Albania
- June 20: Spain 1-1 Italy
- June 24: Croatia 1-2 Spain
- June 24: Albania 0-2 Italy
- Spain – 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw)
- Italy – 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) (behind Spain on goal difference)
- Croatia – 3 points (1 win, 2 losses)
- Albania – 0 points (0 wins)
Group C
- June 16: Slovenia 1-2 Denmark
- June 16: Serbia 0-3 England
- June 20: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
- June 20: Denmark 1-2 England
- June 25: England 3-0 Slovenia
- June 25: Denmark 2-1 Serbia
- England – 9 points (3 wins)
- Denmark – 6 points (2 wins, 1 loss)
- Serbia – 1 point (0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses)
- Slovenia – 1 point (0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) (behind Serbia on goal difference)
Group D
- June 16: Poland 0-2 Netherlands
- June 17: Austria 1-3 France
- June 21: Poland 1-2 Austria
- June 21: Netherlands 1-1 France
- June 25: Netherlands 2-0 Austria
- June 25: France 3-1 Poland
- France – 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw)
- Netherlands – 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) (behind France on goal difference)
- Austria – 3 points (1 win, 2 losses)
- Poland – 0 points (0 wins)
Group E
- June 17: Romania 1-1 Ukraine
- June 17: Belgium 2-0 Slovakia
- June 21: Slovakia 1-2 Ukraine
- June 22: Belgium 3-0 Romania
- June 26: Slovakia 0-1 Romania
- June 26: Ukraine 1-2 Belgium
- Belgium – 9 points (3 wins)
- Ukraine – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss)
- Romania – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) (behind Ukraine on goal difference)
- Slovakia – 0 points (0 wins)
Group F
- June 18: Türkiye 2-1 Georgia
- June 18: Portugal 3-0 Czech Republic
- June 22: Georgia 0-2 Czechia
- June 22: Türkiye 1-3 Portugal
- June 26: Czechia 1-1 Türkiye
- June 26: Georgia 0-3 Portugal
- Portugal – 9 points (3 wins)
- Türkiye – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss)
- Czech Republic – 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) (behind Türkiye on goal difference)
- Georgia – 0 points (0 wins)
Round Of 16
Germany (1A) vs. Croatia (3B)
Prediction: Germany 2-1 Croatia
Reasoning: Germany’s strong home advantage and quality squad give them the edge.
Spain (1B) vs. Switzerland (2A)
Prediction: Spain 2-0 Switzerland
Reasoning: Spain’s solid defence and creative midfield should outclass Switzerland.
England (1C) vs. Ukraine (3E)
Prediction: England 3-1 Ukraine
Reasoning: England’s attacking prowess and depth in squad likely overpower Ukraine.
France (1D) vs. Türkiye (2F)
Prediction: France 2-1 Türkiye
Reasoning: France’s experience and star players should see them through in a competitive match.
Belgium (1E) vs. Serbia (3C)
Prediction: Belgium 3-0 Serbia
Reasoning: Belgium’s attacking options and overall team quality make them strong favourites.
Portugal (1F) vs. Austria (3D)
Prediction: Portugal 2-0 Austria
Reasoning: Portugal’s experienced squad and tactical strength should handle Austria comfortably.
Italy (2B) vs. Denmark (2C)
Prediction: Italy 1-1 Denmark (Italy wins on penalties)
Reasoning: A closely contested match, but Italy’s experience in knockout stages could see them through on penalties.
Netherlands (2D) vs. Ukraine (3F)
Prediction: Netherlands 2-0 Ukraine
Reasoning: Netherlands’ balanced squad and attacking capabilities should secure a win.
Quarter-Finals
Germany vs. Spain
Prediction: Germany 2-2 Spain (Germany wins on penalties)
Reasoning: A highly competitive match with both teams having strong squads. Germany’s home advantage and experience in high-pressure situations might help them clinch it in a penalty shootout.
England vs. France
Prediction: England 1-2 France
Reasoning: France’s depth and quality in attack and midfield are likely to be decisive. England will put up a strong fight but may fall short against the experienced French side.
Belgium vs. Italy
Prediction: Belgium 2-1 Italy
Reasoning: Belgium’s attacking options and overall team strength should give them a slight edge over Italy, who will make it a tough match with their defensive solidity.
Portugal vs. Netherlands
Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Netherlands
Reasoning: Portugal’s experienced squad and tactical strength are expected to prevail over the Netherlands in a closely contested match.
Semi-Finals
Germany vs. France
Prediction: Germany 1-2 France
Reasoning: France’s quality and depth in their squad, combined with their experience, are likely to give them the edge over Germany. Although Germany will have the home advantage, France’s attacking power and tactical strength may prove decisive in a close encounter.
Belgium vs. Portugal
Prediction: Belgium 2-2 Portugal (Belgium wins on penalties)
Reasoning: This match is expected to be very tight, with both teams having strong attacking options and experienced players. Belgium’s overall team strength and ability to perform under pressure might see them through in a penalty shootout after a high-scoring draw.
Final: France 2-1 Belgium
France’s Strengths: France has a well-balanced squad with a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. Their attacking options, including players like Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, combined with a solid defence led by Raphael Varane, make them formidable opponents. Their experience in recent international finals (e.g., 2018 World Cup champions, 2016 Euro finalists) also gives them an edge.
Belgium’s Strengths: Belgium boasts a golden generation of players, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard. Their attacking prowess is complemented by a solid midfield and defence. However, they have historically struggled in the latter stages of major tournaments.
Match Dynamics: This final is expected to be closely contested. France’s tactical discipline and ability to perform in big matches could give them the slight edge needed to overcome Belgium’s attacking threats.