Spain’s Strong Form
- Winning Streak: Spain have won six of their last seven matches.
- Head-to-Head: Spain have only lost two of their last eight meetings with France.
- France’s Struggles: France have yet to score a goal from open play in Euro 2024.
La Roja the Team to Beat
Spain displayed grit and determination to overcome a physical battle with hosts Germany, showing they are well-equipped to beat a struggling France in Munich on Tuesday. La Roja were the better side in the first half on Friday, taking a deserved lead in the second half. They were minutes away from securing a win in regular time before succumbing to German pressure.
However, Luis de la Fuente’s men bounced back impressively in extra time, reaffirming their status as the team to beat at Euro 2024.
Les Bleus Not at Their Best
France, who entered the tournament as second favourites, have yet to find their rhythm and need significant improvement to compete with Spain. Their penalty shootout win over Portugal followed a lacklustre goalless draw, and they have yet to score from open play in the tournament. Two of their three goals have been own goals.
While their defence has been solid, they will face a stern test against a Spain side that has generated a tournament-high 10.3 expected goals. Didier Deschamps’ back line will need to be at their best in Munich.
Yamal to Open His Account in Munich
Spain have only lost two of their last eight meetings with France, and I’m backing them to win again on Tuesday. A 1-0 correct score prediction seems likely, given France’s struggles in front of goal and Spain’s near-miss of a third 1-0 win against Germany.
For anytime goalscorer bets, consider teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 16-year-old has three assists in Euro 2024 and leads his squad with 1.6 expected goals. With eight goal contributions in his last ten starts for club and country, he could deliver a blow to French hopes on Tuesday.
Spain to win at 7/4
