Euro 2020: Lawro takes on BBC Radio 5 Live pundits, presenters and commentators to predict the second round of group games

Euro 2020: Lawro takes on BBC Radio 5 Live pundits, presenters and commentators to predict the second round of group games

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BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is taking on BBC Radio 5 Live’s pundits, presenters and commentators to predict the outcome of every game at the 2020 European Championship.

Vicki Sparks was top after the first round of group games were completed on Tuesday and tops the leaderboard again after getting one perfect result on Thursday while joint-leader Christian Fuchs fell behind.

Lawro’s predictionsA correct result (picking a win, draw or defeat) is worth 10 points. The exact score earns 40 points.

Group AWednesday, 16 JuneTurkey v Wales0-22-1Wednesday, 16 JuneItaly v Switzerland3-02-0Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: Italy and Switzerland Third place: Turkey Going home: Wales

Turkey 0-2 WalesLawro’s prediction: 2-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-2, Chris Waddle 2-0, Dion Dublin 2-2, Clinton Morrison 1-1, Chris Sutton 1-1, Rob Green 1-1, Christian Fuchs 1-1, Jermaine Jenas 2-1, Emma Saunders 0-2, Steve Crossman 1-1, John Murray 1-1, Ian Dennis 2-1, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-1, Conor McNamara 1-1, Vicki Sparks 0-1

Italy 3-0 SwitzerlandLawro’s prediction: 2-0

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 2-0, Chris Waddle 2-0, Dion Dublin 3-0, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 2-1, Rob Green 2-1, Christian Fuchs 3-0, Jermaine Jenas 2-1, Emma Saunders 2-0, Steve Crossman 2-0, John Murray 2-1, Ian Dennis 2-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 2-0, Conor McNamara 1-0, Vicki Sparks 2-0

Group BWednesday, 16 JuneFinland v Russia0-10-2Thursday, 17 JuneDenmark v Belgium 1-21-1Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: Belgium and Denmark Third place: Russia Going home: Finland

Finland 0-1 RussiaLawro’s prediction: 0-2

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-1, Chris Waddle 0-1, Dion Dublin 1-1, Clinton Morrison 1-1, Chris Sutton 0-0, Rob Green 0-0, Christian Fuchs 0-1, Jermaine Jenas 1-0, Emma Saunders 1-0, Steve Crossman 1-0, John Murray 0-2, Ian Dennis 0-2, Alistair Bruce-Ball 2-1, Conor McNamara 0-1, Vicki Sparks 1-1

Denmark 1-2 BelgiumLawro’s prediction: 1-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-3, Chris Waddle 1-1, Dion Dublin 1-2, Clinton Morrison 1-2, Chris Sutton 1-2, Rob Green 0-1, Christian Fuchs 1-3, Jermaine Jenas 0-2, Emma Saunders 1-2, Steve Crossman 0-2, John Murray 1-1, Ian Dennis 1-2, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-2, Conor McNamara 0-3, Vicki Sparks 0-2

Group CThursday, 17 JuneUkraine v North Macedonia2-12-0Thursday, 17 JuneNetherlands v Austria2-02-1Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: Netherlands and Austria Third place: Ukraine Going home: North Macedonia

Ukraine 2-1 North MacedoniaLawro’s prediction: 2-0

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-1, Chris Waddle 3-1, Dion Dublin 3-0, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 1-0, Rob Green 2-0, Christian Fuchs 2-0, Jermaine Jenas 1-2, Emma Saunders 2-0, Steve Crossman 3-0, John Murray 2-0, Ian Dennis 2-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 2-0, Conor McNamara 0-1, Vicki Sparks 3-0

Netherlands 2-0 AustriaLawro’s prediction: 2-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 2-1, Chris Waddle 2-2, Dion Dublin 2-0, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 2-1, Rob Green 2-1, Christian Fuchs 0-1, Jermaine Jenas 2-2, Emma Saunders 2-1, Steve Crossman 3-1, John Murray 1-0, Ian Dennis 2-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 3-1, Conor McNamara 2-0, Vicki Sparks 2-0

Group DFriday, 18 JuneCroatia v Czech Republicx-x0-1Monday, 14 JuneEngland v Scotlandx-x2-0Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: England and Croatia Third place: Scotland Going home: Czech Republic

Croatia v Czech Republic (Glasgow, 17:00 BST)The Czech Republic are back at Hampden Park for this one and they definitely enjoyed themselves there last time against Scotland.

Patrik Schick’s second goal was very special indeed but, all round, they had more nous than the Scots and I fancy them in this one too.

Croatia kept the ball very well against England but they didn’t really offer much more than that. They have got some very good, technical players, but I don’t think they can hurt teams – while the Czech Republic definitely can.

Lawro’s prediction: 0-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-2, Chris Waddle 1-1, Dion Dublin 1-1, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 1-1, Rob Green 0-0, Christian Fuchs 1-1, Jermaine Jenas 2-1, Emma Saunders 1-1, Steve Crossman 1-2, John Murray 1-1, Ian Dennis 1-2, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-1, Conor McNamara 1-0, Vicki Sparks 2-1

England v Scotland (London, 20:00 BST)Wembley was only around a quarterfull for the England-Croatia game but it was noisy enough. I think the volume might be even higher on Friday.

Scotland will be pumped for this one, and will give everything they have got for the cause – but I just think England will have too much quality for them all over the pitch.

Lawro’s prediction: 2-0

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 3-0, Chris Waddle 2-0, Dion Dublin 3-1, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 3-0, Rob Green 2-1, Christian Fuchs 2-0, Jermaine Jenas 4-0, Emma Saunders 2-1, Steve Crossman 3-1, John Murray 3-1, Ian Dennis 2-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 2-1, Conor McNamara 3-1, Vicki Sparks 2-0

Group EFriday, 18 JuneSweden v Slovakiax-x1-1Saturday, 19 JuneSpain v Polandx-x2-0Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: Spain and Poland Third place: Sweden Going home: Slovakia

Sweden v Slovakia (St Petersburg, 14:00 BST)Slovakia surprised a few people with their win over Poland and that result means the onus will be on Sweden to break them down – the exact opposite of their approach against Spain.

Lawro’s prediction: 1-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 1-0, Chris Waddle 2-0, Dion Dublin 1-0, Clinton Morrison 1-1, Chris Sutton 1-1, Rob Green 1-0, Christian Fuchs 0-0, Jermaine Jenas 1-1, Emma Saunders 1-2, Steve Crossman 2-0, John Murray 0-0, Ian Dennis 1-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-0, Conor McNamara 1-0, Vicki Sparks 1-0

Spain v Poland (Seville, 20:00 BST)Spain had plenty of possession against Sweden and were very neat with their passing, but they did not make it count.

They also let Sweden in on goal a couple of times, which will give Poland some hope, although I don’t see them getting anything here.

Lawro’s prediction: 2-0

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 2-0, Chris Waddle 2-1, Dion Dublin 2-0, Clinton Morrison 2-1, Chris Sutton 1-0, Rob Green 1-1, Christian Fuchs 2-0, Jermaine Jenas 2-1, Emma Saunders 1-1, Steve Crossman 2-1, John Murray 1-1, Ian Dennis 2-0, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-0, Conor McNamara 2-0, Vicki Sparks 2-0

Group FSaturday, 19 JuneHungary v Francex-x0-2Saturday, 19 JunePortugal v Germanyx-x1-1Lawro’s pre-tournament picks – Going through: France and Portugal Third place: Germany Going home: Hungary

Hungary v France (Budapest, 14:00 BST)Hungary frustrated Portugal for more than 80 minutes before conceding three late goals on Tuesday night and no doubt they will sit in again here – I don’t blame them either.

The huge home crowd will help them, but I still don’t think they will keep France out.

Lawro’s prediction: 0-2

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 0-3, Chris Waddle 0-3, Dion Dublin 1-4, Clinton Morrison 0-3, Chris Sutton 0-2, Rob Green 0-2, Christian Fuchs 0-2, Jermaine Jenas 0-3, Emma Saunders 0-2, Steve Crossman 0-3, John Murray 0-3, Ian Dennis 0-2, Alistair Bruce-Ball 0-3, Conor McNamara 0-2, Vicki Sparks x-x

Portugal v Germany (Munich, 17:00 BST)Portugal made a slow start to Euro 2016, drawing all three of their group games, so they will be delighted to be up and running with a win already, after their late flurry of goals against Hungary.

They are the away team again here, although there will be only 14,500 fans inside the ground in Munich – there were 61,000 in Budapest – and I don’t see them leaving empty handed this time either.

Germany would probably settle for a draw – they will be confident of getting the win at home to Hungary in their final group game and four points should be enough to send them through.

Lawro’s prediction: 1-1

Pundits’ predictions: Karen Carney 2-2, Chris Waddle 1-0, Dion Dublin 2-2, Clinton Morrison 1-1, Chris Sutton 1-1, Rob Green 1-1, Christian Fuchs 2-2, Jermaine Jenas 1-1, Emma Saunders 2-1, Steve Crossman 2-1, John Murray 0-2, Ian Dennis 2-1, Alistair Bruce-Ball 1-1, Conor McNamara 2-2, Vicki Sparks x-x

Mark Lawrenson was speaking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan.

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