EURO match schedule today: Host Germany is not merciful, Scotland and Hungary are in a decisive battle

The fight for survival

Scotland and Hungary both need a win to have any chance of reaching the last 16 when they meet in the final Group C match in Stuttgart at 2am on 24 June. While Scotland picked up their first points after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their previous match, Hungary are still without a point and must win to have any chance of progressing.

Lịch thi đấu EURO hôm nay: Chủ nhà Đức không nương tay, Scotland và Hungary quyết đấu- Ảnh 1. — Hungary (white shirt) has very little chance of going further.

Having suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to hosts Germany in the opening match of EURO 2024, coach Steve Clarke's team still have to beat Hungary if they want to avoid an early exit. Reaching the round of 16 for the first time at a major tournament was the goal that Mr. Clarke set when he arrived in Germany, and finishing third in Group A could be enough to realize that ambition.

Only a big win over Hungary and a narrow defeat by Switzerland to Germany (both at the same time) can guarantee Scotland a second-place finish, which would ensure their place in the last 16. So they must try to get four points from three games, then wait to be among the four best third-placed teams in their groups. History suggests that may be easier said than done, however: Scotland have won just two of their 11 games at the EURO so far.

Meanwhile, Hungary are winless in their last eight EURO games and a defeat or draw against Scotland would see them eliminated. Hungary have won just one of their last 17 games at major tournaments against other European nations, following two straight defeats in Group A at this year's EURO.

Coach Marco Rossi's team no longer has a chance to compete for second place after losing to Switzerland (1-3) and host Germany (0-2), the team that had already secured their ticket with 2 wins. Hungary only has one way to win if they want to keep their hopes of reaching the round of 16 alive. Even with 3 points, coach Marco Rossi's team still won't easily be among the 4 best third-placed teams to advance.

Switzerland finds it difficult to stop host Germany

Hosts Germany and neighboring Switzerland meet in Frankfurt in the final round of Group D at 2am on June 24. While Die Mannschaft have won all 2 matches, opponents Switzerland (4 points) still need 1 point to ensure a ticket to the round of 16.

Germany have already secured their place in the next round after beating Hungary 2-0 in their previous match. They will retain top spot in Group A if they avoid defeat against Switzerland. Young coach Julian Nagelsmann is likely to rotate his squad to help his key players recover.

Lịch thi đấu EURO hôm nay: Chủ nhà Đức không nương tay, Scotland và Hungary quyết đấu- Ảnh 2. — Host Germany wants to end the group stage with a perfect record

After succeeding Hansi Flick, Nagelsmann's reign started unimpressively, but his Germany side are now on a six-game unbeaten run - five of which ended in wins - and are impressing after their opening two home games of EURO 2024.

Young talents Musiala and Florian Wirtz have impressed and combined well with some of Die Mannschaft's more experienced players. As favourites to lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy in Berlin, the hosts are expected to win Group A. In their 53 previous internationals against Switzerland, the only time Germany have failed to score was in a 0-0 draw in April 1968.

Switzerland are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Germany, but have lost 16 of their previous 18. Avoiding defeat against the hosts would see them through to the last 16. Even if they lose to Germany and Scotland fail to beat Hungary in their other game, Switzerland would be guaranteed second place in their group. If Switzerland lose and Scotland win, goal difference could well favour them as they battle for second place in Group A.

Switzerland may have lost just one of their last 12 games at the EUROs but since the start of EURO 2016 they have drawn more times than any other nation. However, it is worth noting that the Swiss have not lost their final group game in any of their last eight appearances at the tournament, suggesting that Murat Yakin’s side can start planning for the last 16.