The 2024/25 Nations League campaign kicks off today, who is favourite to lift the trophy?
The 2024/25 Nations League kicks off tomorrow, September 5th, with 54 teams vying for glory in the fourth edition of the competition since its inception in 2018/19.
These 54 teams are split into four leagues, based on their performances in the last Nations League (2022/23), and further divided into groups within each league. Only teams in League A can reach the final and compete for the trophy.
Spain, the reigning champions, will begin their title defense against Serbia tomorrow at 19:45 in League A, Group 4.
La Roja clinched the 2022/23 Nations League crown by defeating Croatia in a thrilling penalty shootout in Rotterdam. With their recent triumph at Euro 2024, Spain are in strong form and have every chance of repeating their success this season.
Meanwhile, England, after being relegated to League B in the last tournament, won’t be competing for the trophy this time. However, they’ll start their promotion push with a match against Ireland on Saturday, aiming to return to the top tier.
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Nations League Odds
| Team | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| France | 9/2 | 18% |
| Spain | 6/1 | 14% |
| Germany | 7/1 | 13% |
| Portugal | 7/1 | 13% |
| Belgium | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Who is the favourite to win the Nations League?
France are currently the 9/2 favorites (best price via Sky Bet) to win the Nations League for a second time, following their triumph in the 2020/21 edition.
After their disappointing Euro 2024 performance, where they were knocked out by eventual champions Spain in the semi-finals, Didier Deschamps and his squad have had time to regroup.
Despite boasting a star-studded attack featuring Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Ousmane Dembélé, Les Bleus struggled to find the back of the net from open play in Germany.
Nevertheless, bookmakers remain confident that France can bounce back in their Nations League campaign, which kicks off against Italy on Friday.
Spain, the newly crowned Euro 2024 champions and Nations League defending champions, are the second favorites to lift the trophy, with a best price of 6/1 with bet365.
La Roja were the standout team at the Euros, playing impressive, free-flowing attacking football and showcasing their young talents, including Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
With momentum on their side, Spain are certainly a force to be reckoned with in this competition.
