Merson's Euro 2016 predictions: Portugal to beat Iceland
Tuesday 14 June 2016 20:02, UK
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson is with you every step of the way as he tries to predict who will be crowned European Champions.
We are reaching the end of the first round of group games with just two more fixtures to go in the opening phase of matches.
Austria will play Hungary first before Portugal and Iceland round off the initial set of sectional fixtures.
Who will make it all the way to the Stade de France on July 10? The Magic Man gives his predictions on Tuesday's two games.
Austria v Hungary - 5pm, Tuesday
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I fancied Austria's chances heading into the tournament until Holland rinsed them in one of their warm-up games. Not sure if they've got what it takes to cause a real upset, but I expect them to get off to a winning start.
PAUL PREDICTS: 1-0 to Austria (Sky Bet odds 4/1)
Portugal v Iceland - 8pm, Tuesday
Cristiano Ronaldo is the X Factor in this game and the fact Eidur Gudjohnsen is still playing for Iceland tells you all you need to know. Portugal were very comfortable against England at Wembley and if Ronaldo had played in that game they would have won.
PAUL PREDICTS: 2-0 to Portugal (Sky Bet odds 5/1)
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