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Merson's Euro 2016 predictions: Republic of Ireland to draw with Belgium

Paul Merson
Image: Paul Merson gives his predictions for the second round of Euro 2016 group games

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson is with you every step of the way as he tries to predict who will be crowned European champions.

The games continue to come thick and fast at Euro 2016 - and the Magic Man is here with his predictions!

And now that England have emerged victorious against Wales in Lens and Northern Ireland secured a historic win against Ukraine, who does Merse think will come out on top of the round's remaining fixtures?

Read on to see all of his predictions for the rest of the second round of group fixtures...

Belgium v Republic of Ireland - 2pm, Saturday

 Wes Hoolahan (C) of Republic of Ireland celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mate Glenn Whelan (L) and Robbie B
Image: Wes Hoolahan celebrates putting Republic of Ireland ahead against Sweden

Belgium were one team I did not fancy to win the tournament. Everyone was telling me how good they were but I just cannot see them winning it. They're not a team. They're just a load of good individuals put out on the pitch. Meanwhile, Ireland have got that team spirit. They went out and had a go against Sweden. They were excellent. I can see them picking up another point against Belgium.

PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 (Sky Bet's odds: 11/2)

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Iceland v Hungary - 5pm, Saturday

Iceland's midfielder Theodor Bjarnason (C) and his teammates celebrate after a 1-1 draw with Portugal
Image: Iceland claimed a historic draw against Portugal on Tuesday

Iceland showed a lot of character to come back against Portugal. Hungary also put in an excellent display against Austria. I can see this one being a draw. Hungary can go out in this game and settle for a point because of their excellent win against Austria. I think it's the same for Iceland. Both teams could well settle for the draw because if Portugal do the business then Austria are practically out.

PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 (Sky Bet's odds: 9/2)

Portugal v Austria - 8pm, Saturday

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks over during the Euro 2016 group F football match between Portugal and Iceland at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium i
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure in Portugal's 1-1 draw with Iceland

Portugal need to win here! They'll be very disappointed with the result against Iceland. It was a poor very goal to give away. However, I'm backing them to respond and if they can pick up all three points it should be curtains for Austria.

PAUL PREDICTS: 2-0 (Sky Bet's odds: 9/2)

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