Spain vs England Prop Picks & Best Bets: Saka Ignites England in Euro Final

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James Bisson • Head of Content, Betting 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Jul 13, 2024 , 01:42 PM ET • 4 min read

Bukayo Saka has matched up well in the past against Marc Cucurella, and both players headline our favorite prop picks ahead of Sunday's Euro Final between England and Spain. Read more below for Emanuel Rosu's best bets.

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After starting as Euro 2024 favorites to triumph, England will hope to beat underdog status and lift the trophy at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Gareth Southgate was under heavy criticism until England reached the final, as his boys were self-sufficient throughout the tournament. On the other hand, Spain didn't fail to impress, as they managed to build a solid case for themselves thanks to convincing performances against Croația, Italy, Germany, and France.

My Spain vs. England predictions have you covered for the three best prop picks ahead of Sunday's championship match. Find out more in our Euro 2024 picks for July 14. 

Spain vs England props for July 14

Picks made on 7-13 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

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Best Spain vs England prop bets today

Prop bet #1: Goals galore

In both Euro 2024 semi-finals, there were at least two goals scored in the first half. England and the Netherlands were drawing 1-1 after 18 minutes in their semi-final, while Spain were already 2-1 up by the 25th minute against France. Teams are acutely aware of the high stakes at this late stage of the tournament, so they try to maximize their attacking potential in the first half, often becoming more speculative in the second. 

The reduced risk-taking in the second half is also due to the immense physical effort the players are enduring. Playing an average of 60 games at the highest level in club football is utterly demanding, and the extra pressure and exertion at the Euros add significantly to that.

Both Spain and England have fantastic attacking players, so both managers will rely on their freshness in the first half to make an impact.

Prop: Over 1.5 first-half goals (+260 at Betano)

Prop bet #2: The Saka Dynamite

Bukayo Saka has been consistently dangerous on the right side of the attack, creating chances without fully capitalizing on them. On one of his better days, he can be Spain's biggest problem.

This game should be a special occasion for Saka, more so than for other players. He missed one of the penalties in the shootout against Italy in the final of Euro 2020, where Squadra Azzurra triumphed dramatically.

Saka has enormous potential, and he will be aided by the fact that his direct opponent will be Spain's Marc Cucurella, a familiar Premier League face. Saka has always performed well against Cucurella on the flank, and at +800 to shoot at least twice on target against Spain, the star winger is hard to ignore in the latest props market.

Bukayo Saka prop: 2+ shots on target (+800 at Betano)

Prop bet #3: Question Marc

Although Cucurella hasn't been booked yet at Euro 2024, he hasn't faced Saka in any competition this year.

The Spanish defender received yellow cards in both matches against Arsenal last season when Saka was his direct opponent. French referee François Letexier, who will officiate in Berlin on Sunday evening, also has a reputation for leading with authority. 

With Cucurella's strengths primarily focused on the attacking side of the game, a direct opponent like Saka can expose his defensive weaknesses. There is a strong probability of tough confrontations on the flanks in this game, which could easily lead to bookings on Sunday.

Marc Cucurella prop: To get booked (+245 at Betano)

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James Bisson
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James Bisson is the Editor-in-Chief at Covers. He has been a writer, reporter and editor for more than 20 years, including a nine-year stint with The Canadian Press and more than five years at theScore. He has covered dozens of marquee events including the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2006 Stanley Cup final and Wrestlemania 23, and his work has appeared in more than 200 publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian, Yahoo! Sports, the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail.

His book, “100 Greatest Canadian Sports Moments”, was a hardcover best-seller in Canada in 2008 and earned him appearances on CBC Radio and Canada AM. He has written more than 50 sportsbook reviews, more than 200 industry news articles, and dozens of other sportsbook-related content articles.

A graduate of the broadcast journalism program at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), James has been an avid bettor since the early 2000s, and cites bet365 as his favorite sports betting site due to its superior functionality and quick payouts. His biggest professional highlight: Covering Canada's first Olympic gold medal on home soil – and interviewing Bret Hart. Twice.

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