The final week at EURO 2024 kicks off on Tuesday, as the first of two semi-finals will take place in Munich. It will be a stunning heavyweight showdown between two of the best teams in the tournament, with France bidding to reach a second successive major final when they come up against Spain.
Before Betting On Spain vs France
A thrilling semi-final in prospect will take place at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday, and both Spain and France will believe that they have the quality required to reach the final of EURO 2024. Spain have been among the most impressive nations in the tournament to this point. They showed a different side in their quarterfinal showdown against Germany, as they battled to a dramatic late win over the EURO hosts.
The Spanish started the brighter of the two sides, and were good value for their opening goal early in the second half, which was netted by Dani Olmo. However, Germany forced extra time in the final minute of the 90. The match appeared to be heading toward penalties, before Mikel Merino excellently headed home in the 119th minute.
France remain the favored team to reach the final from this half of the draw, but there are certainly questions to answer. The 2018 world champions are still yet to score from open play in the tournament this season, and needed a nervy penalty shootout success to overcome Portugal in the previous round.
The success means that they have now broken the record for the most games played at the EUROs without scoring from open play, with their only non-own goal effort coming from the penalty spot. But, they know exactly what it takes at major tournaments after reaching the semi-final stage in four of the last five major tournaments.
Spain vs France Head to Head
France have won two of their last three internationals against Spain, with their most recent win coming in the Nations League final in October 2021. However, Spain were 2-0 winners in the latest showdown between the nations at the EUROs in 2012.
Spain vs France EURO 2024 Offshore Odds & Pick
France have been fortunate to reach this stage of the competition after struggling to create chances in open play. Therefore, we will be siding with Spain to claim victory over the French to reach a first major final since 2012.
