France lock horns with France in Nations League Semi-Final Clash: Attacks and Potential Card Odds.
The UEFA Nations League semifinals bring another blockbuster showdown as Spain take on France this Thursday in Stuttgart. A rematch of the 2021 final and the EURO 2024 semifinal, this tie pits two of the best national teams in the world against each other once again. With a place in the final on the line and both teams having star-studded attacks, it is expected to be a high-scoring thriller
France come in as the 2021 champions while Spain are defending their 2023 Nations League crown. Both teams are filled with exceptional talents have an intelligent tactical setup. France, led by the electric Kylian Mbappe, will be at full strength with Champions League winners Ousmane Dembele and rising star Desire Doue in top form. Across the pitch, Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal looks destined to continue his meteoric rise.
Let’s break down the best betting picks ahead of this high-octane clash.
Both Teams to Score – YES at -140
Total Goals: Over 2.5 at -115
Total Cards: Over 3.5 at -180
There will be two elite attacks on display in this match. Spain have scored in every Nations League match so far (13 goals in 6 games), while France have scored in all but one (12 total). With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Dembele, Lamine Yamal, and Alvaro Morata, both sides are built to hurt defenses. Add in the fact that both teams have averaged over 2 goals per game in the tournament, this looks like a prime spot for both to find the net.
Also, recent meetings between the two have been full of action, Spain won 2-1 at EURO 2024, while France took the 2021 Nations League final 2-1. With so many explosive wingers and creators, expect a game full of chances. The over 2.5 goals bet has hit in 4 of the last 6 combined competitive meetings between these two.
Referee Michael Oliver averages 4.55 cards per match. This is a high-stake semifinal with history and speedy wingers flying down the flanks. With players like Mbappe, Dembele, Yamal, and Williams constantly attacking defenders, this could get feisty. Expect bookings on tactical fouls and frustration to build among defenders as the match unfolds.
Total Goals: Over 3.5 at +200
Total Cards: Over 4.5 at -110
Total Shots: Over 25.5 at -120
Total Corners: Over 9.5 at evens
With both teams boasting immense attacking talent and a preference for high-tempo football, this final is likely to deliver a high volume of shot attempts. Players like Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal are known for testing goalkeepers from range. As a result, we can expect a dynamic end-to-end contest with plenty of goalmouth action in this game.
The reasoning remains the same for first 2 pick. France average 9.17 total corners per game while Spain also like attack from the wings with overlapping fullbacks from both sides, making this a value pick. Both sides thrive on creating chances from wide positions and with explosive wingers in both teams, expect several opportunities that could lead to corner kicks.
Odds via BetMGM.
| Teams | Moneyline | Total Goals |
| Spain | Win: +130 Draw: +230 | Over 2.5: -110 Under 2.5: -120 |
| France | Win: +210 Draw: +230 | Over 3.5: +220 Under 3.5: -325 |
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