Dec 18, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; France forward Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after scoring his second goal of the match against Argentina during the second half of the 2022 World Cup final at Lusail Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
- France will meet Spain the Euro 2024 semifinals
- Spain beat Germany in extra time on Friday while France eked out a win against Portugal on penalties
- See the Spain vs France opening odds, lines and total
The of the pre-tournament favorites will meet in the Euro 2024 semifinals as Spain face France on Tuesday, July 9, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Undeniably the most-impressive team in the tournament to date, the Spaniards have opened as slight favorites to advance to the Euro 2024 final.
Spain vs France Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Total | To Advance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | +180 | Over 2.5 (+150) | +162 |
| France | +187 | Under 2.5 (-184) | -200 |
| Draw | +187 | — | — |
The opening Spain vs France odds list Spain at +180 to win in regular time with France at +187. A full-time draw is also +187 in the opening odds. Despite Spain being a slight favorite to win in regular time, the odds to advance list both teams at -110.
The over/under heavily favors under 2.5 goals (-200) with the odds on the over at +162.
Odds as of July 5 at bet365. Get a bet365 bonus code to bet on the Euro 2024 semifinals.
France Perfect in Penalties Against Portugal
France’s attack stayed ice-cold in their quarterfinal matchup with Portugal. Despite 18 attempts and five shots on target, France failed to register a goal over 90 minutes plus 30 minutes of extra time. After scoring just twice in the group stage (one penalty and one own goal courtesy Austria), France scraped past Belgium 1-0 with another own goal from Jan Vertonghen with just five minutes to play.
As cold as France has been in open play, however, they were equally hot from the penalty spot in the shootout against Portugal. Theo Hernandez capped off a string of five nearly-unstoppable kicks during France’s 5-3 victory. The only miss came from Joao Felix, who run one off the left post with Portugal’s third kick.
THEO HERNANDEZ SENDS FRANCE TO THE SENI FINAL❗️ pic.twitter.com/FRXe24ONj5
— Inside Milan (@_InsideMilan) July 5, 2024
They have become the first team to advance to the Euro semifinals without a goal from open play.
More concerningly, star striker Kylian Mbappe had to be subbed off midway through extra time and looked considerably less than 100%.
Spain Impresses Versus Host Germany
The only team to win each of its first four games in the tournament, Spain continued to look like the team to beat during an extra-time win over host Germany.
Spain was the more-threatening team in the first half and were finally rewarded with a goal from Dani Olmo early in the second half. Florian Wirtz was able to draw Germany level at the tail end of the second half, a deserving reward for Germany’s concerted push over the final 30 minutes. But with the score back to level, Spain again had the better of play in the extra time and saw substitute Mikel Merino pot the winner in the 119th minute.
Spain’s defense will be decimated in the semifinals. Both Robin Le Normand and Dani Carvajal received cards that will leave them suspended for Tuesday’s match.
Barring injuries, France will have its full complement of players.
In five head-to-head meetings since 2012, France and Spain are both 2-1-2 against each other. France won the last meeting (2-1) during the 2021 UEFA Nations League.
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In what promises to be an exciting match-up in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, Spain’s La Roja is favored to advance over France according to the opening odds. Both teams have shown impressive performances throughout the tournament, but Spain’s strong showing in the group stage and knockout rounds has given them the edge in the eyes of many bookmakers.
Spain, led by coach Luis Enrique, has been playing some of the most attractive football in the tournament so far. Their possession-based style of play has seen them dominate their opponents and create numerous scoring opportunities. With a talented squad that includes the likes of Ferran Torres, Pedri, and Aymeric Laporte, Spain has the firepower to break down any defense.
On the other hand, France, under the guidance of Didier Deschamps, has also been impressive in the tournament. Led by superstars Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and N’Golo Kante, Les Bleus have shown their quality in both attack and defense. However, they will need to be at their best to overcome a strong Spanish side.
The opening odds for the semi-final clash between Spain and France reflect the belief that La Roja is the favorite to advance. While anything can happen in football, Spain’s recent form and style of play have made them a popular pick among bettors.
As the two European giants prepare to face off in what is sure to be a thrilling encounter, fans can expect a high-quality match filled with drama and excitement. With a spot in the final on the line, both teams will be giving it their all to secure victory and advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Ultimately, only time will tell which team will come out on top in this highly anticipated semi-final clash. But one thing is for sure – football fans around the world will be eagerly watching as Spain and France battle it out for a place in the Euro 2024 final.
