Spain vs France Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 9 July 2024 - 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Allianz Arena (Munich)

Spain secured a significant victory against hosts Germany in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals. The match was a thrilling contest that ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Mikel Merino scoring a dramatic 119th-minute winner. This victory extended Spain's impressive seven-game winning streak.

While Spain's attacking prowess has been noteworthy during this run, their defensive solidity deserves special mention. La Roja have conceded just once to an opposition player in the tournament and haven't allowed more than one goal in any of their last seven wins. This defensive strength gives Spain confidence heading into their semi-final clash with France, especially considering they've limited Les Bleus to one goal or fewer in seven of their last eight encounters.

France's journey to the semi-finals has been less convincing, particularly in terms of goal-scoring. They edged past Portugal in a goalless match, winning via a penalty shootout where Theo Hernández scored the decisive kick. Remarkably, France has reached the last four without any of their players scoring from open play.

Manager Didier Deschamps acknowledged the need for improvement in attack, but his reputation as a winner continues to grow. Appointed in 2012, he could reach his fourth major final out of six attempts if France wins this match, keeping alive his goal of becoming only the second person after Germany's Berti Vogts to win a European Championship as both a player and a manager.

Where to watch Spain vs France?

📺 Link to watch Spain vs France Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): Scored four goals in two games before Euro 2024 but is yet to score in the tournament.
• Kylian Mbappé (France): Has only one goal so far but has had the second-most attempts in the competition (20).

⚡Match Facts:

• Spain has won seven consecutive games.
• France has reached the semi-finals without scoring from open play.
• Both teams scored in just two of the last eight head-to-head matches.

💡Prediction: This semi-final clash between Spain and France promises to be a tactical battle between two powerhouses of European football. Spain's recent form and defensive solidity give them a slight edge, but France's tournament experience and individual talent cannot be underestimated. Expect a cagey start with both teams prioritizing defensive stability. As the match progresses, Spain's possession-based style might create more chances, but France's counter-attacking threat, particularly through Mbappé, will keep La Roja on their toes. A low-scoring affair seems likely, with the possibility of the match being decided by a moment of individual brilliance or a set-piece. The game could end 1-0 or 1-1, potentially leading to another penalty shootout.

Betting Tips:

1. Under 2.5 goals in the match
2. Both teams to score: No
3. Half-time result: Draw
4. Kylian Mbappé to score anytime
5. Spain to qualify for the final (including penalties)