And then there were four.
We’ve got France, who have a tendency to do well when hosting tournaments, taking on Germany, who limped through one of the most farcical penalty shootouts of all-time.
Then, on the other side of the draw, you have Chris Coleman’s Wales taking on a resurgent Portugal.
Which way will it go? Here’s what the bookies think…
Portugal v Wales
Can Wales actually reach the final? Gareth Bale and company are currently priced at 3/1 to overcome Portugal over 90 minutes. Considering their heroics against Belgium, this seems like great value.
If you think Ronaldo and his side are hitting their stride at exactly the right time, then you can back Portugal at a price of 6/5.
Predictably, the two Real Madrid heavyweights lead the goal scoring markets, with Ronnie 3/1 to get the first, while Bale is 4/1.
The Portugese have drawn every single one of their games thus far, so we’re backing them to do it again and then win on penalties. This is priced at 17/2.
Germany v France
France’s journey to the semi-final stage could not have been easier. Their group was poor, then they defeated Rep. of Ireland, who looked spent once they conceded and then Iceland, a spirited but limited side.
Germany scraped by Italy in the quarters, by coming a close second in the ‘who can take the sh*ttest penalty’ competition.
Both sides are priced at 9/5 to win over 90 minutes and if you fancy extra-time, then the draw at 2/1 might be for you.
Meanwhile, Thomas Muller and Olivier Giroud lead the first goal scorer market, both priced at 11/2.
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