The UEFA Nations League semifinals continue on Thursday as Spain faces France in the second last-four clash. This follows Portugal`s 2-1 win against Germany in the first semifinal. The victor will earn a place in Sunday`s final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where they will meet Portugal. Spain enters the match as the defending champions, while France`s squad may feature players who recently celebrated Paris Saint-Germain`s victory in the Champions League final.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, June 5
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: MHP Arena — Stuttgart, Germany
- TV Channel: FS1
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Odds: Spain +175; Draw +175; France +210
Last Meeting
The teams last met in a significant match: the UEFA Euro 2024 semifinal in July 2024. Spain emerged victorious with a 2-1 comeback win, featuring goals from Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal after Randal Kolo Muani had put France ahead. This result sent Spain to the Euro 2024 final, where they ultimately claimed the title.
Best Bets
A notable betting prediction for the match is Kylian Mbappe to score, with odds of +220. Despite a Real Madrid campaign that the original text somewhat oddly characterized as “disappointing” given his impressive goal tally (31 goals in 34 league matches), Mbappe remains a potent threat. He will be motivated to secure a trophy with the national team.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Spain XI: Unai Simon; Oscar Mingueza, Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams; Alvaro Morata.
France XI: Mike Maignan; Pierre Kalulu, Ibrahima Konate, Clement Lenglet, Theo Hernandez; Kone, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue; Kylian Mbappe.
Player to Watch
The featured `Player to Watch` is Spain`s Lamine Yamal. The young star had an outstanding season with Barcelona and was a key contributor to Spain`s Euro 2024 victory. He is now aiming to help Spain secure another international trophy. Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente spoke highly of Yamal, remarking on his `fantastic future` and potential to be a `footballing legend` if he continues developing, while also stressing the importance of supporting his growth.
Prediction
The prediction for the match is a 2-1 victory for Spain. A contributing factor mentioned is the potential impact of recent celebrations from Paris Saint-Germain`s Champions League win on some French national team players. This is viewed as potentially giving Spain an edge and increasing their chances of advancing to face Portugal in the final.
