Day 2: Austria v Croatia / Germany v Poland

After an exciting start to the tournament (more on that later), I am gearing up for a rumble that would make the Hapsburgs proud. All kinds of Central European animosity will be on display today. There are even some reports of violence between German and Polish fans this morning (shocking!). 

But let's focus on the football instead. In the first game today, expect to see Austria and Croatia engage in a cagey match in the first half, but once Croatia nicks a goal, they will be on the march. The hosts won't perform as badly as many are predicting, but they won't be stealing any points today. Croatia 2, Austria 0.

In the second match of the day, I don't expect to see anyone lose their heads, but I do expect a rough match with at least one red card and half-a-dozen yellows. I also expect to see 2 goals, one for each country. Germany 1, Poland 1.

Of all the groups in Euro, this one has the least technical skill and could be the most painful to watch.