Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: MHP Arena, Stuttgart, Germany
- Competition: UEFA Nations League semifinal
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Spain vs France | Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3 PM EDT |
| Spain odds | +155 |
| France odds | +180 |
| Draw | +210 |
| Over 2 | -149 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Spain vs France Preview and Team News
Spain Team News
Whenever Spain and France meet each other in a soccer game, it is seldom one that is played with a ball at the players’ feet – it is a high-octane battle between the two nations. This time around, Spain take on their arch-rivals France in the semifinal of the UEFA Nations League Group A, where no team can afford to make a mistake.
Despite being the home team, Spain will not be playing in familiar conditions, as the match will take place in Stuttgart. Being the defending champions of the European Championships, Spain will have an edge, and with no players ruled out with injuries or suspensions, coach Luis de la Fuente will be able to achieve his goals.
😊 Life is too beautiful not to smile.#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/Wme8V04oz2
— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) June 1, 2025
De la Fuente usually plays with a 4-3-3 formation in which a lot of emphasis is put on the way his wingers operate. This allows them to distract their opponents and snatch the ball from under their feet. Of course, this can only be achieved if a high pressing tactic is employed when out of possession as well.
Spain predicted lineup vs France (4-3-3): Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Morata, N. Williams.
France Team News
France, who beat Croatia to enter the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League, will aim to go all the way. They are yet to recover from the hammering they received at the hands of Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, even though another tournament is about to get underway next year.
There will be no better way to state to the world that they are ‘back’ than by winning the UEFA Nations League. France are among the best teams in Europe, shaped by manager Didier Deschamps, who likes to maintain discipline both on and off the ball.
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) May 30, 2025
Deschamps employs a high backline and a 4-2-3-1 formation, in which the two central midfielders play a pivotal role in creating interceptions and building passes that enable his attackers to gain a better sense of where the ball is.
France attacker Kylian Mbappé, at the top of the tree, will pose the biggest threat to Spain’s defenders. However, defender Benjamin Pavard may be a doubtful starter owing to some physical discomfort.
France predicted lineup vs Spain (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Camavinga, Tchouaméni; Olise, Dembélé, Kolo Muani; Mbappé.
Spain vs France Prediction
- Pick: Spain to win or draw
- Odds: -256 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Spain vs France
Spain may have a slight advantage over France in this game, and we expect them to either win or draw. There have been 37 games recorded between these teams in the past, out of which Spain have won or drawn 24. France have only been victorious against Spain on 13 occasions in the past.
Spain had to endure penalties to overcome the Netherlands in the quarterfinals, but so did France. As neither team had it easy on the way here, we expect a close match here as well.
However, Spain, being ranked 2nd by FIFA, are only slightly ahead of France, who are ranked 3rd. The former will remain unbeaten.
Spain vs France Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: France to score in both halves – NO
- Odds: -588 (20Bet)
We do not expect France to score in both halves of this game. Spain have a much bigger advantage over their opponents, and their defensive solidity will allow them to prevent France from running amok in the final third. Hence, we expect France to score in just one half of this match.
Spain have kept one clean sheet in their last five matches and not conceded more than two goals in four out of their last five outings. This goes a long way in reinforcing our belief, as does the fact that France have not scored in both halves of the game in their last seven meetings with Spain.
Spain vs France Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Disney+, Fox Sports (USA)
- DAZN (Canada)
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