Spain (3-0-0) vs. France (1-0-2)
Spain boasts an unbeaten tournament record while France have had mixed performances at Fussball Arena Munchen this Tuesday July 9th 2024 in this high stakes clash for their place in the European Championship semifinals – fans and bettors are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an epic duel between these soccer powerhouses – best bookie software indicates this could well become closely fought!
Spain has impressed this tournament, led by Fabian Ruiz and Alvaro Morata’s consistent scoring performances, especially those from midfielder Ruiz who registered two goals and two assists from midfield, and Morata who added one goal as forward player. Their offensive strength will give France an enormous challenge given some vulnerabilities within their defense when travelling away matches.
France, led by Kylian Mbappe’s less prolific scoring despite taking 15 shots himself despite taking 15, has seen their scoring rate dramatically decrease over their past five matches; only scoring an average of 0.6 goals per match; this provides Spain an opportunity to showcase its tight defense; they managed three clean sheets out of five times against France!
Spain vs. France Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Fußball Arena München |
| TV: | FOX |
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Unai Simón GK vs. Mike Maignan GK
Unai Simon is widely respected as both Athletic Bilbao and Spanish national team goalkeeper, known for his reflexes, pressure handling ability, and one-on-one situations. He often leaves his line to intercept balls or disrupt attackers – this sometimes causes errors; but Simon excels at shot stopping from close range thanks to quick reflexes; although distribution may sometimes limit quick counter attacks from his team due to some limitation issues; nevertheless he consistently performs in high stakes games such as international tournaments to demonstrate reliability and mental toughness despite all limitations that might hamper his teammates compared with opponents despite such limitations on team players!
Mike Maignan of AC Milan and France has become legendary due to his incredible shot-stopping abilities and commanding presence inside the box, regularly receiving plaudits for them. Maignan stands out due to his athleticism and keen sense of positioning; making saves that most other goalkeepers might overlook; providing his team with additional options when creating play from behind defense; his feet providing additional options when creating plays from behind defense; while his unconcerned confidence enhances not only defensive reliability but also strategic flexibility of their defense – as evidenced by both Lille in Ligue 1 and Milan in Serie A respectively – further evidence his adaptability as one of Europe’s premier goalkeepers!
Soccer Odds/Point Spread: Spain +150, Total Odds: 2.5
Betting odds accurately depict this matchup with Spain favored at +150 on the Moneyline and expected to win through point spread -0.5 (+135) with Spain expected to narrowly edge ahead; Total 2.5 Goals is estimated as coming closer towards +145 which indicates few goals may be scored due to both teams having strong defensive records.
Spain Betting Trends
Spain has recently experienced an exceptional run, winning five straight matches despite facing strong opposition. Their ability to consistently score and strong defense makes them formidable competitors in this tournament – an indication of how well they perform under pressure in key moments during each matchup.
France Betting Trends
France have had mixed performances thus far in this tournament and own an overall record of 1-0-2; yet their ability to draw games under difficult conditions demonstrates tactical discipline that may threaten Spain’s rhythm and win streak. Furthermore, recent clean sheets will play an integral part as France battles Spain for supremacy.
Spain vs. France 7/9/24 Betting Picks
As per both teams’ data and recent form, Spain appears to be in stronger condition going into this matchup than France. Their consistent scoring and strong defense make them strong favorites; however, France should never be underestimated during knockout stage matches where stakes may be greater.
Given both teams’ stellar defensive records, betting under may be wise in this matchup despite both having offensive talent; one goal could ultimately decide the outcome.
Overall, Spain should claim victory from this European Championship Semifinal matchup by scoring an unlikely narrow 1-0 victory. Their superb team balance and recent performances give them the upper hand against French opposition that have struggled to convert opportunities into goals. Consider backing Spain with Moneyline betting options while selecting under total goals as your latest 2024 European Championship Semifinal picks.
