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Euro 2024 rule change: Three players to back for cards
Our betting expert analyses what a key rule change for the Euros could mean for bettors and picks three players you should back to be carded
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A key change Uefa has introduced for Euro 2024 that bettors should be taking notice of is stricter policing of players surrounding the referee to contest decisions.
This week Uefa reiterated its plan to only allow captains to approach referees to discuss decisions made during games.
Those who are not the captain risk being booked as the governing body attempts to clean up the game and stop players mobbing officials.
If this is implemented as strictly as it has been described it could be great news for bettors who are looking to place wagers on players being shown a card.
Changes are rarely introduced smoothly in football – as demonstrated by VAR – so the opening rounds of group games could produce more yellow cards than usual.
That means there may be value in betting on the overs market for cards as well as individual players to be shown them.
To help you make your bets we have picked out some players who may fall foul of this new rule.
Check out the latest odds for the winner odds for Euro 2024
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal)
Bruno Fernandes has not only developed a reputation as a fantastic creative player at Manchester United but also one who likes to challenge referees.
In August 2023, Fernandes demanded an apology from PGMOL, the refereeing body, after United were denied a penalty at Spurs. He also appeared to put his hands on an assistant referee during his side’s 7-0 defeat at Liverpool five months before that.
It is unlikely that a briefing from Uefa will have changed Fernandes’ behaviour immediately and, crucially, he is not the Portugal captain at this tournament.
As the United skipper, he will be used to talking to the referee and this habit may be hard for him to break in Germany.
During the domestic campaign, the 29-year-old was shown 12 yellow cards and with this rule change the likelihood of cautions at the Euros has only increased, making him an attractive betting option.
John McGinn (Scotland)
John McGinn is another player who is the captain of his club but not for his country, with Andy Robertson taking the armband for Scotland.
Like Fernandes, McGinn does not have the best disciplinary record even without this rule change as he was shown nine yellow cards for Aston Villa during the 2023-24 season.
The midfielder also has previous for complaining about referees as he did with Scott McTominay’s disallowed effort in their 2-0 defeat by Spain in qualifying.
Scotland also have a difficult task at the Euros as they aim to progress to the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time in their history.
Steve Clarke’s side need decisions to go their way if they are to progress in a group that contains Germany and dark horses Hungary, which could lead to McGinn ending up in the referee’s book.
Discover the latest Scotland Euro 2024 odds
Kieran Trippier (England)
The final selection comes from the England squad and Kieran Trippier has attracted our interest for a number of reasons.
Not only does he often captain Newcastle United but the full-back has been out of form and is likely to be playing out of position at Euro 2024.
With Luke Shaw not yet fit, Trippier is the obvious choice to fill in at left-back for Gareth Southgate.
It is a job the 33-year-old has done admirably in the past but he comes into the tournament out of touch after starting just three games since March, including England’s two pre-tournament friendlies.
Trippier averaged a foul every appearance in his final 10 games of the domestic season and that is likely to continue out in Germany making him an even more attractive option when card betting.
Here are England’s latest odds for Euro 2024
Betfred bet-builder offers
For those looking to implement our suggestions for their bet builders, Betfred is a great option for Euro 2024, especially for England and Scotland’s games.
Not only can you get £50 in free bet as a new customer but there is also a good bet-builder offer for matches involving the home nations.
All you need to do is place a bet builder with minimum odds of 3/1 and at least four selections on an England or Scotland game and you will receive your stake back as a free bet if it loses.
Card betting is also great with Betfred in the knockout stages thanks to its extra-time offer, which means your selections will be valid if the game lasts 120 minutes.
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