Spain vs France Prediction, 02:00 June 6: The Power of the King

TPO - Football analysis Spain vs France, UEFA Nations League semi-final at 02:00 on June 6 - information on forces, expected lineup, form, history of confrontation. France has a lot of talent in the squad but so does Spain. The reigning EURO and Nations League champions also stand out with their solidarity and winning mentality to be able to win in the end.

Prediction before the match Spain vs France

After completing the group stage unbeaten, Spain advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League and produced two dramatic matches against the Netherlands. La Roja eventually won on penalties and reached the semi-finals, continuing their dream of becoming the first team to successfully defend the title.

France’s journey to the semi-finals was no less thrilling. Didier Deschamps’ side looked doomed after losing 2-0 to Croatia in the first leg. But goals from Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele sent the two teams to a penalty shootout in the second leg, where French spirit prevailed.

After recent disastrous defeats in major tournaments, including a loss to Spain in the semi-finals of EURO 2024, France are looking to claim a trophy to bolster their bid for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. As for La Roja, the winning streak has been ignited and Luis de la Fuente and his team hope to create a new cycle of dominance, similar to the 2008-2012 period. With a wealth of talent in the squad, and a smooth style of play built on cohesion, Spain have the basis to win a ticket to the final.

Form, history of confrontations Spain vs France

Before Spain defeated France at EURO 2024, France were the winners of the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League final. The two teams also met twice in previous friendlies, with each team winning one. Overall, in the last 9 head-to-head matches, La Roja won 5, Les Bleus won 2, and 1 draw. It is worth noting that the first 7 of these 9 matches ended with no more than 2 goals, but the last 2 matches both had 3 goals each (both 2-1).

In terms of form, Spain are on an impressive 20-match unbeaten run in all competitions (W15 D5) since losing 0-2 to Scotland in the EURO 2024 qualifiers in March 2023. La Roja have also lost just 1 and won 9 of their last 16 UEFA Nations League matches (90 minutes only). In contrast, France have been quite inconsistent, winning only half of their matches since the start of 2024 (W8 D5 L3). They have also won just 6 of their last 14 UEFA Nations League matches (W5 D3 L3).

Spain vs France squad information

Spain are still without Rodri and Ferran Torres due to long-term injuries. However, Pau Cubarsi is back, alongside Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal. For France, seven players who participated in the Champions League final, including Man of the Match Desire Doue and Ballon d'Or candidate Dembele, are doubtful about their fitness. The trio of Upamecano, William Saliba and Jules Kounde are also absent due to injury.

Expected lineup Spain vs France

Spain: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, N. Williams; Oyarzabal

France: Maignan; Pavard, Konate, L. Hernandez, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Kolo Muani, Mbappe

Score prediction Spain 2-1 France

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