Top 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship Predictions: Easy Dutch Victory?

The Dutch against England in the final, 2015. Image source: fourthandfifteen [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

This year, the competition to lift the Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship trophy will be tight. Additionally, with automatic qualification to the 2022 Summer Olympics, all the teams will be giving it their all. Our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions currently foresee defending champions the Netherlands claiming victory in Antwerp. 

The 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship will be held in Antwerp, Belgium from 16 to 25 August. For more 2019 EuroHockey Nations Championship betting opportunities, be sure to read our Men’s EuroHockey Nations Championship article. According to our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions, these are the following teams with the top 5 888sport odds: 

2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions: The Netherlands could continue dominance

They currently stand the best chance to win the Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship on 888sport. The Netherlands national field hockey team have the best record in the Women’s EuroHockey competition with 9 wins. Additionally, the Netherlands are the Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship reigning champions following their 2017 Final win over Belgium. Fortunately, they have favorable odds on the online sportsbooks in the Netherlands at 1.30 to successfully defend their title.

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The Netherlands Women will play in Pool A against hosts Belgium, Russia, and Spain. Although Belgium could potentially cause problems for them, our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions still foresee the Netherlands topping Pool A. Fortunately, the Netherlands Women will start the 2019 competition with a strong lineup. Their players to watch will be forward Lidewij Welten and defenders Margot van Geffen and Eva de Goede.

Germany Women have the potential to upset 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship odds

According to the online sportsbook news in the Netherlands, Germany Women have the 2nd best odds of winning in Antwerp. They’ve been victorious in the competition twice with wins in 2007 and 2013. In the last tournament, Germany’s Women finished 4th despite a promising start. Fortunately, our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions say they can bounce back with a win in Antwerp.

Additionally, the chances of Germany achieving this and a 3rd title win are good with 888sport odds at  6.50. They will play in Pool B against England, Ireland and Belarus. Fortunately, they’ll potentially advance to the Semi-Finals together with England. Currently, there’s no official lineup for Germany’s women. However, fans will be hoping to see forwards Charlotte Stapenhorst and Cécile Pieper in Antwerp.

England Women to step up from 2017 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship performance

After hosting and winning the 2015 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship, England’s Women failed to defend their title in the 2017 competition. Nevertheless, they still managed to claim a respectable 3rd place finish at the 2017 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship. This year, England will be looking to return to winning ways in Antwerp with odds at 8.25 on 888sport.

England Women will likely advance to the Semi-Finals with 2017 Player of the Tournament Hollie Pearne-Webb expected to shine. However, according to our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions, their best place finish in the competition will likely be 3rd place.

Belgium Women will likely fail to impress on home turf

Despite home advantage at the 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship, Belgium (8.50) stand a small chance of winning in Antwerp. However, Belgium together with the Netherlands in Pool B will likely advance to the Semi-Finals. In the 2017 competition, Belgium’s Women came close to clinching their 1st title. It was also a good tournament for the nation who achieved their first Final appearance in the competition.

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Unfortunately, their dreams were crushed following their 3-0 loss to the Netherlands. However, they risk finishing the 2019 Women ‘s EuroHockey Nations Championship tournament outside the top 3. Consequently, our 2019 Women ’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions foresee a 4th place finish for hosts Belgium.

Spain Women will likely fail to win their 1st Women’s Nations Championship title in Antwerp

According to 888sport odds, Spain are among the Women’s teams with small chances of winning the 2019 tournament. They finished the 2017 tournament in a mere 5th place after failing to qualify for the Semi-Finals. However, Begoña García Grau who will also be part of Spain’s squad traveling to Antwerp was the tournament’s Top Goalscorer.

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Their odds of being the 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship winners are unfavorable at 12.00. Spain’s Women play in Pool A against top contenders Belgium and current tournament front runners the Netherlands. However, our 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship predictions don’t foresee Spain advancing to the Semi-Finals. Consequently, Spain’s Women might have to settle for a 5th finish at the 2019 Women’s EuroHockey Nations Championship.

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