2024-07-10 01:05:02
France hope to come up with another strong defensive performance when they face Spain on Tuesday at Allianz Arena in Munich in the semifinals of the UEFA Euro 2024. France have struggled offensively in the tournament, recording only three goals over their first five matches, but they have conceded just once thus far. The French defeated Portugal via penalties in the quarterfinals, while Spain edged host Germany 2-1 in extra time to advance. The Spaniards are even with the Germans for the most Euro titles with three and are seeking their third in the last five editions of the competition.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Spaniards are +175 favorites (risk $100 to win $175) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Spain vs. France odds, while the French are +210 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +175 and the over/under for total goals scored is 1.5. Spain are the slight -120 favorites to advance. Before locking in any France vs. Spain picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (+4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others. He also was solid with his Premier League picks this year, going 30-22-1 (+7.07).
Now, Green has broken down Spain vs. France from every angle and has locked in his picks and Euro 2024 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for France vs. Spain:
- Spain vs. France money line: Spain +175, France +210, Draw +175
- Spain vs. France over/under: 1.5 goals
- Spain vs. France spread: Spain -0.5 (+170)
- Spain vs. France to advance: Spain -120, France -102
- SPA: The Spaniards have allowed only three goals during their seven-game winning streak
- FRA: The French have conceded just once in their last seven matches across all competitions
- Spain vs. France picks: See picks here
Why you should back Spain
The Spaniards enter the semifinals with a seven-game winning streak across all competitions and have lost just one of their last 17 matches (14-2-1). They are looking to record their 16th win in 20 contests under manager Luis de la Fuente and become the first team in tournament history to record six victories. Spain were the only team that did not concede during the group stage and allowed just one goal in each of their first two knockout-round games.
Midfielder Pedri will miss the rest of Euro 2024 with a sprained MCL, while midfielders Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand won’t be on the pitch Tuesday due to suspensions. Spain still has enough offensive firepower to advance, as midfielders Fabian and Dani Olmo each have registered two goals and two assists while winger Lamine Yamal is the tournament leader with three assists. Striker Alvaro Morata converted in the group-stage opener against Croatia to take sole possession of fourth place in Spain’s all-time list with 36 goals – two fewer than Fernando Torres for third. See which team to pick here.
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Why you should back France
After getting past Belgium in the Round of 16 by virtue of an own-goal, the French converted all five of their penalty-shot attempts against Portugal to reach the semifinals for the second time in the last three Euro tournaments. With the sides even at 3-3, forward Bradley Barcola put France ahead and defender Theo Hernandez cashed in to clinch a spot in the final four. Winger Ousmane Dembele, midfielder Youssouf Fofana and defender Jules Kounde also converted for the French, who have yet to score during open play in the competition.
Two of France’s three goals have been own goals, while the other came from Kylian Mbappe on a penalty in a 1-1 draw with Poland during the group stage. It was the 48th international goal by the 25-year-old superstar forward, who trails Thierry Henry by three for second place on the national team’s all-time list. Striker Olivier Giroud is France’s top scorer with 57 goals in 136 career matches, while forward Antoine Griezmann ranks fourth with 44 in 134 contests. The 33-year-old Griezmann led all players with six goals in Euro 2016 and is two behind Michel Platini (nine) for the most by a Frenchman in tournament history. See which team to pick here.
How to make Spain vs. France picks
Green has broken down France vs. Spain from every possible angle and is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has locked in three confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and is offering a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his Euro 2024 picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Spain vs. France on Tuesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in France vs. Spain have all the value, all from the proven soccer expert who has been profitable across multiple leagues, and find out.
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