Euro 2016 second round to be concluded today

Belgium vs Ireland

After suffering a 2-0 defeat against Italy, Belgium will be desperate to collect their first points in the group. On the other hand, Ireland will be coming from a satisfying 1-1 draw against Sweden.

Belgium will definitely be considered as favourites due to the number of star players that this team possess. However, the Italians showed that such team can be beaten and Ireland will definitely be trying to get some more points against this team. History will also be favouring Belgium as these teams have faced each other 13 times. Belgium won 5 encounters, while Ireland won 3. The remaining games ended up in a draw.

This game will be officiated by the Turkish referee Cüneyt Çakır.

Iceland vs Hungary

Iceland will be looking to cause another shock as they face Hungary at the Stade Veldorome in Marseille. Both team will be coming from satisfying results after Hungary managed to beat Austria 2-0, while Iceland held Portugal to a 1-1 draw.

When looking at recent encounters, these teams met 10 times against each other. Hungary won 7 matches, while Iceland won 3. Although history favours Hungary, the island nation showed that they are no push overs and will definitely produce an exciting encounter.

This game will be officiated by Sergei Karasev from the Russian federation.

Portugal vs Austria

In the last game, Portugal will face Austria. Both sides will be willing to gain momentum after disappointing opening games. Portugal well held by Iceland in the first match, while Austria lost to Hungary.

Portugal will definitely start as favourites with players such as Ronaldo who is still looking to score his first goal in the tournament. On the contrary, Austria will be willing to prove themselves after a disastrous first match. The remaining 5 matches between these 2 sides ended up in a draw.

This game will be officiated by Nicola Rizzoli from the Italian federation.