Preview
- Date – Friday, August 9, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 08:00 PM GMT
- Venue – Parc des Princes, Paris
France and Spain will clash at the Parc des Princes in Paris tomorrow to decide who will take home the gold medal in the men’s football tournament at the 2024 Olympics. Hosts France are looking to join Brazil and Spain among others, who accomplished the feat on home turf, but La Roja are keen to follow in the footsteps of their senior team that clinched the European championship last month, by striking gold at the Olympics.
With five wins in five, Les Bleus will feel confident of their chances here. They won all three of their group matches to canter into the knockout stages before seeing off heavyweights Argentina in the quarter-finals, and then Egypt in the semi-finals on extra time. On the other hand, Spain came second in Group C, having lost to Egypt, but have looked fairly good overall, brushing aside Japan in the last-8 and then overcoming Morocco in the semis.
Team News
France National Football Team News
Manu Kone and Enzo Millot both returned from their suspension and will be available for selection. Former Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise are likely to operate behind lone striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as head coach Thierry Henry is likely to field the same XI as last time.
Spain National Football Team News
Fermin Lopez, who also played at Euro 2024, has struck thrice in the knockout stages and could start here once again. Eric Garcia and Paul Cubarsi should both find starting berths in defense.
Predicted Lineups
France National Football Team Predicted Lineup:
Restes; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Millot, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta
Spain National Football Team Predicted Lineup:
Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; Oroz, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
Head-To-Head
France and Spain last met at the Olympics back in 1996. The sides were drawn in the same group and played out a 1-1 stalemate. Sylvian Legwinski put the Blues in front after 38 minutes before Oscar equalized for La Roja with only five minutes of normal time remaining. That remains their only prior meeting at the games.
France vs Spain Prediction
Spain are looking to complete the Euro and Olympics double this summer, but France have been the best side in the games. Unlike their senior team, which flattered to deceive at the Euro Cup this year, their under-23 side has surpassed all expectations and now stands on the cusp of history. Given their record in this edition of the competition, it’s hard to see them go down. France for the gold.
Predicted Score: France 2-1 Spain
Betting Tips and Odds (Subject to Change)
- France to win – 2.4
- Spain to win – 3.32
- Draw – 3.13
- Odds Source – 1XBet
Where to Watch France vs Spain Live?
Q. Where to watch France vs Spain live in Australia?
The France vs Spain match will be broadcast live on Network Nine TV channels.
Q. Where to watch France vs Spain live in United States?
The France vs Spain match will be broadcast live on Eurosport.
Q. Where to watch France vs Spain live in the United Kingdom?
The France vs Spain match will be broadcast live on Eurosport.
Q. Where to watch France vs Spain live in France?
The France vs Spain match will be broadcast live on France 3.
Q. Where to watch France vs Spain live in Spain?
The France vs Spain will be broadcast live on TVE La 1.
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