High-profile footballing action will continue in Germany as Spain and France will go at loggerheads in the second 2024-25 UEFA Nations League semi-final at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart on Thursday, June 5.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling UEFA Nations League semi-final between Spain and France:
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Spain and France:
Date: 05/06
Time: 9 pm CET
Location: MHP Arena, Stuttgart
Where to watch: The match can be watched on TF1+ in France and on UEFA.tv in Spain
Spain holds a mental edge over the French side as La Roja have 17 wins against their name in the rivalry while France has 13 wins to their name. The most recent fixture between the two sides was also played in Germany as Munich hosted the semi-final between Spain and France where goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo knocked Les Blues out of the 2024 UEFA Euros which was eventually won by Spain a few days later.
The 2022-23 Nations League champions have had a strong campaign yet again as La Roja were the only side to win five of their six matches across League A and League B in the tournament. In the quarter-final, Luis de la Fuente’s men drew 5-5 against the Netherlands on aggregate, taking the match to penalties, where it went to sudden death, and Donyell Malen’s miss allowed Spain to make it to the semi-finals and defend their crown.
The 2020-21 Nations League champions have had a topsy-turvy campaign this time around as they just edged out Italy to finish as group toppers courtesy of a better goal difference. Didier Deschamps’ men then took a 2-0 beating at the hands of Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, but Les Blues bounced back in the second leg and took the tie to penalties, where Dayot Upamecano netted the winning penalty to set up a semi-final against Spain.
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Total goals Over 2.5 @ +115 (MGM Bet): With William Saliba, Upamecano, and Jules Kounde missing from the French defensive line, it could be a party for the Spanish forwards who would be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in the ongoing Nations League campaign. On the other hand, de la Fuente will have muliple options in Pau Cubarsi, Robin le Normand, and Dean Hujisen to select his central defenders and the low energy levels in the French contingent could lead to a few mistakes at the back as well.
Kylian Mbappe (To Score a Goal @ +200 as per MGM Bet): Kylian Mbappe won the Pichichi Trophy in his maiden season in the La Liga, and the French forward would be fired up after failing to win either the La Liga or the Copa Del Rey for his team. The Real Madrid striker would now have the Nations League title in his sight, and a star-studded attacking line-up would further boost Mbappe’s chances of lifting a trophy before leaving for the USA.
Lamine Yamal (To Score a Goal @ +360 as per MGM Bet): Lamine Yamal has the world at his feet as the Barcelona teenager surprised one and all with his consistent performances throughout the season that helped the Catalan club win the domestic double and also make it to the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Yamal is now a star in his own right, and Spain would be looking to build a new team around him as the right-winger can seamlessly cut in on his left foot and cause havoc amongst opposing teams.
La Roja are on an 18-match unbeaten streak that stretches back to March 2024, while Deschamps might be forced to field a weakened starting XI on Thursday in what could be his last match in the Nations League as the France head coach.
Our Final Prediction: A 2-1 win for Spain will put La Roja in the final and will definitely offer them a chance to defend their title against the might of Germany or Portugal.
