Women's Euro 2025 Preview & Tips: Spain favourites to topple England

The 2025 Women's Euros kicks off on Wednesday July 2nd, where a new format will see 16 teams compete for the trophy in Switzerland. Over the next four weeks, 16 nations divided into four groups will battle it out to be crowned the new champion.

The top two teams from each group will head straight into the quarter-final draw, where extra-time and penalties may be required to determine who will progress to the next round.

England are your defending champions, who won the Euros in dramatic fashion back in 2022 on home soil at Wembley. Chloe Kelly's extra-time winner saw Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses defeated Germany and although they lost the World Cup final a year later, England showed it wasn't just the home advantage that got them over the line.

Despite being the current holders, England head to Switzerland as the second favourites to retain their crown. Spain, who beat them 1-0 in the World Cup final, are expected to lift the trophy, according to the bookmakers.

Women's Euro 2025 Betting Tips and Predictions

England arguably are not the favourites due to several missing pieces that helped them lift the last Euros. Mary Earps, Millie Bright and Fran Kirby won't be in Switzerland to help out their team, leaving key holes to fill within the squad. However, with Weigman at the helm, anything is possible. She remains the only coach to have won the Euros with two different nations - and both the players and the fans adore her.

However, it is simply a case of out with the old, and in with the new. Hannah Hampton has been impressive between the sticks for Chelsea last campaign, while Alex Greenwood and Maya Le Tissier are adequate replacements for the other missing players.

Up front, England can call upon Arsenal's Alessia Russo, who signed off the Women's Super League campaign with 12 goals - she will be Wiegman's main hope in front of goal.

Spain are the favourites to win the tournament at a much shorter price compared to England. Priced at 7/4 compared to England's 4/1, the bookmakers have made it clear who they believe can win the tournament following their World Cup success.

Wit Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati at their disposal, who have four Ballon d'Or's between them, it will be tough to stop them. But it is worth pointing out that Arsenal had six England players start against Barcelona in the recent Champions League final - and won. That will give the defending champions more than hope.

It would be foolish to write off the current champions, who have a world class head coach leading the charge in Switzerland.

Odds on England to win the Women's Euro 2025

As mentioned, England are 4/1 to retain their title - and why not? Germany look to be a nation that is in a transition period, whereas France appear to lack the depth to remain at the top of their game throughout a longer version of previous Euro tournaments.

But aside from those four nations, the other 12 don't appear to be anywhere near the level to compete with the quartet - England can waltz through their group and grow in confidence before the latter stages of the competition.

The Euros win back in 2022 was a huge moment for the nation - but the World Cup final has left scars - and England will want to make sure that a similar outcome happens to them once more.

Women's Euro 2025 Betting Bonuses and Free Bets

If you are looking for free bets ahead of the tournament, you're in luck. BetMGM is offering you a free £40 bet when you bet £10 upon opening an account, while Kwiff is offering a £30 free surprise bet after placing your first £10 wager when opening a new account.

It's also worth mentioning that 10Bet are offering 100% up to £50 when you first open an account and deposit - and so you have plenty of options to make the most out of betting on the Women's 2025 Euros this summer.

Where can I watch the Women's Euro 2025 in the UK?

Both the BBC and ITV are covering the entire tournament for those looking to tune in and support England in the UK.