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The Lads' match desk

Honest odds analysis, group-stage calls and the picks we'd actually back ourselves — written between brews.

Group-Stage Predictions: The Lads’ Picks for Every Group

Twelve groups, 72 matches, far too many opinions. Here's who we think tops each group, who sneaks through in second,…

Spain, France and England top almost every market — but the value plays are hiding in the chasing pack. Here's…