UEFA Nations League: Spain vs. France Picks — EURO Champions to Continue International Dominance? (Jun 5)
The final four teams in contention for UEFA Nations League success will collide in the semi-finals across Wednesday and Thursday....

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The final four teams in contention for UEFA Nations League success will collide in the semi-finals across Wednesday and Thursday. Germany and Portugal collide earlier in the week, before a heavyweight showdown between Spain and France is set for Thursday.
There will be pressure on both nations, as there is just over 12 months remaining before the start of the 2026 World Cup in North America. You can find the UEFA Nations League odds and picks here.
Germany vs. Portugal Overview
Stat | Information |
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Date & Time | Thursday, June 5, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ET |
Where | MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany |
How to Watch | FOX |
Odds
Match Result | Odds |
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Spain | +150 |
Draw | +225 |
France | +185 |
Spain vs. France Head-to-Head Record
Total | Spain | France | |
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Wins | 10 | 6 | 3 |
UEFA Nations League Games | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Goals | 21 | 13 | 8 |
Spain will be aiming to continue their impressive recent record against France on Thursday. The most recent clash between the nations came at last summer’s EUROs, with Spain recording a dramatic 2-1 win.
France landed a 2-1 win in the only previous meeting between the countries in the Nations League in October 2021.
Key Stats
- Spain are the reigning Nations League champions, and they could become the first nation to win successive editions of the competition.
- France won the 2021 Nations League, beating Spain 2-1 in the final in Italy.
Spain Team News
David Raya is expected to start in goal for Spain on Thursday. Pau Cubarsi, Dean Huijsen, and Martin Zubimendi are all expected to be given opportunities. Lamine Yamal will be Spain’s main attacking output in Stuttgart.
Possible Lineup
D. Raya (GK); P. Porro, P. Cubarsi, D. Huijsen, M. Cucurella, F. Ruiz, M. Zubimendi, Pedri, L. Yamal, A. Morata, N. Williams
France Team News
Didier Deschamps has included Kylian Mbappe in the French squad, and the Real Madrid star will captain the team on Thursday. Recently crowned Champions League winners, Ousmane Dembele, Lucas Hernandez, and Desire Doue could all feature.
Possible Lineup
M. Maignan (GK); B. Pavard, I. Konate, P. Kalulu, L. Digne, A. Tchouameni, M. Guendouzi, O. Dembele, D. Doue, K. Mbappe, M. Thuram
Spain vs. France Picks
Two former winners of the UEFA Nations League will likely play out an interesting clash in the semi-finals on Thursday. Spain will have fond memories of Germany after winning the EUROs last summer.
France still appear to be in a period of transition, and their weak defensive options could leave them vulnerable against the expansive Spanish in Stuttgart this week.
Pick
Spain (+150)
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