Following the group stage analysis and the conclusion of the Euro 2024 tournament, which was deservedly won by the Spanish team, it’s time to delve into the playoff matches and see how our strategy of betting against favorites with odds below 2.0 fared. The table below provides the outcomes of the matches in the playoff stage and the associated points gained or lost
Playoff Outcomes
| Match | Fav Odds | Points |
| Germany – Denmark | 1.62 | -1 |
| England – Slovakia | 1.42 | 2.38 |
| Spain – Georgia | 1.2 | -1 |
| France – Belgium | 1.91 | -1 |
| Portugal – Slovenia | 1.33 | 3.03 |
| Romania – Netherland | 1.42 | -1 |
| Austria – Turkey | 1.9 | 1.11 |
| Netherlands – Turkey | 1.57 | -1 |
Summary
So far, our strategy of betting against favorites with odds below 2.0 has shown positive results both in the group stages and the playoffs. In total, the strategy has yielded a net gain of:
- Group Stage: 13.49 points
- Playoffs: 1.52 points
Total Net Gain: 13.49 + 1.52 = 15.01 points
