EURO 2024 continues on Monday with three more fixtures on Matchday 1 as the groups continue to play their first matches of the tournament in stadiums across Germany. Make sure you stay up to date with all the soccer action, with our expert soccer picks.

Romania vs Ukraine (Munich, FuboTV)

In Monday’s first match, Romania takes on Ukraine in Munich. Romania returns to the EURO championship after missing out in 2020. Romania was one of just six teams that maintained an unbeaten record throughout the qualifier tournament. However, in 2024, Romania is winless with three draws and one loss. Ukraine will be making its fourth consecutive appearance in the EURO and played three friendlies leading up to this tournament including a goalless draw versus Germany, a 3-1 loss to Poland and a 4-0 victory over Moldova. Ukraine failed to score during two of its friendlies earlier in June but has scored well in previous European championships. Ukraine has just one loss in its last eight matches across all competitions and played to 0-0 draws against Germany and Italy over that span. Romania has struggled in 2024 and therefore the advantage here goes to Ukraine.

Prediction: Ukraine 2-1

Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, FS1)

Belgium plays Slovakia in the second match on Monday’s schedule. Belgium has loads of talent on paper but must transform that to great play on the pitch if they expect to move deep into the knockout stages. Belgium led its group during qualification and defeated Luxembourg 3-0 in their most recent outing. Slovakia was second in its qualifying group and routed Wales 4-0 this past week in a friendly leading up to the tournament. Belgium has stars such as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne and will look to push forward on each position and pressure the back line of Slovakia, but the Slovakians will be no pushover and this match will end up in a draw.

Prediction: Draw 1-1

Austria vs France (Düsseldorf,FOX)

Austria plays France in the third and final EURO 2024 match on Monday, in Dusseldorf. Austria finished second in its qualifying group behind Belgium and has improved under the tutelage of Raif Rangnick. Austria battled to a 1-1 draw with Switzerland last week. France was first in its group in qualifying and has been in good form of late but battled with Canada to a scoreless draw last time out. France has one of the best squads in the tournament with stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele but will face a tough challenge against Austria and cannot overlook the Austrians.

Prediction: France 2-0

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