Wales head into the first Euro 2020 last-16 tie this weekend when they welcome home Denmark. The match schedules for Saturday at the Johan Cruijff Arena, with kickoff at 7 pm.
Wales finished off second in Group A, while Denmark salvaged a difficult period to finish as runner’s up to Belgium in Group B despite two losses in their opening games.
Wales continues creating beautiful moments similar to the Euro 2016 run in the semi-finals after reaching the knockouts in successive tournaments.
The main loss suffered by the Red Dragons was their 1-0 loss to Italy. However, it is a loss that Rob Page will take happily. It was a hard match, given Ethan Ampadu received a red card in the 35th minute.
Nonetheless, Wales already had a spot in the last 16 coming from their 2-0 win over Turkey four days prior. It comes after an underwhelming 1-1 draw to Switzerland in their opening match. Moreover, Wales has lost only two matches in Amsterdam.
Denmark supporters will have to watch it on TV given the current COVID 19 restrictions. However, the side has gone through worse, especially with Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest. Even the 1-0 loss to Finland could not deter the Danes from recovering.
Furthermore, the Danes wrote the history books by becoming the first team in the European championship to reach the knockout stages, losing their opening two games.
Wales vs. Denmark Head to Head
Both sides have three games against each other, with Wales taking one win while Denmark with two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Italy 1-0 Wales
- Turkey 0-2 Wales
- Wales 1-1 Switzerland
- Wales 0-0 Albania
- France 3-0 Wales
Away
- Russia 1-4 Denmark
- Denmark 1-2 Belgium
- Denmark 0-1 Finland
- Danes 2-0 Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Germany 1-1 Denmark
Wales Team News
Ethan Ampadu remains the only absentee for Rob Page after picking a red card in their last clash with Italy. Kieffer Moore leads the attacking line with Gareth Bale and Daniel James operating the flanks. Harry Wilson will start on the bench with Aaron Ramsey leading the midfield.
Denmark Team News
Christian Eriksen continues recovering from a cardiac arrest and remains a doubt over his football career. The only injury absentee at the camp includes Hjulmand. The attack formation will see a link-up between Poulsen and Braithwaite.
Prediction and Odds
Red Dragons have a six-day rest ahead of their opponents, and we envisage a match that goes to extra time.
- Wales Win
- Goes to Penalties
- Draw
