UEFA Nations League: Spain VS France - Prediction

Spain and France Are set to face off in an interesting UEFA Nations League Semifinal on Thursday. The match will take place at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, Germany. Both teams come into this game after dramatic wins in the quarterfinals, where they needed penalty shootouts to advance. With star players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Kylian Mbappé , and Ousmane Dembélé on the pitch, fans can expect an interesting battle between two of Europe’s top footballing nations. This match is a rematch of the UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinal , where Spain defeated France 2-1, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest scorer in Euro history. France, however, won the 2021 Nations League final against Spain with a 2-1 comeback victory. Spain midfielder Pedri said, “ For my way of thinking It’s lovely to come back to this stadium in Stuttgart after what happened last season here [at EURO 2024]. It’s true that I had to come off injured in the match versus Germany but the team won. I’m always more interested in what my team does. I think It’s a good time to put what happened to me here last year to bed and try to win this Semi-final .”

Stats&Facts

• In 37 encounters, Spain leads with 17 wins, France has 13 victories, and there have been 7 Draws.
• In the UEFA Euro 2024 Semifinal , Spain defeated France 2–1. However, in the 2021 Nations League final, France overcame Spain 2–1, with goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappé .
• Spain enters the Semifinal on a 23-match unbeaten run in competitive matches, including 19 wins and 4 Draws.
• France reached the Semifinal after overturning a 2–0 first-leg deficit against Croatia, winning the second leg 2–0 and advancing 5–4 on penalties.
• As the reigning Nations League champions, Spain aims to become the first nation to successfully defend the title.

Team News

Spain is still missing the service of the Ballon D'Or winner, Rodri. Barca striker Ferran Torres will also miss the game due to an injury. However, experienced player Isco is likely to start for the first time since 2019, while Gavi has returned to the squad after recovering from the injury. As for France, they will be without Upamecano, William Saliba, and Jules Kounde due to their respective injuries. However, Champions League's man-of-the-match winner Desire Doure will likely start in this game along with Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe . Possible Lineup for Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, N. Williams; Oyarzabal Possible Lineup for France: Maignan; Pavard, Konate, L. Hernandez, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Kolo Muani, Mbappe

Prediction: Spain 2-1 France

Spain entered the match unbeaten in their last 23 competitive games and recently defeated France in the Euro 2024 Semifinal . With rising stars like Lamine Yamal and midfield maestro Pedri, Spain has the edge in form and confidence. France, however, Have firepower in Mbappé and Dembélé and won their last Nations League meeting in 2021. It’s expected to be a close battle, but Spain’s control in midfield could prove decisive.

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