UEFA Euro 2024 Previews & TV Schedule: Game Day 18
Game Day 18 of the UEFA Euro 2024 will begin with two quarter-final clashes that were worthy of being semi-finals. Yes, the best team in the tournament by far, Spain will take the host nation Germany in Stuttgart in the first quarter-final of the day. And, the winner of this game will play either 2016 champions Portugal or the team Portugal beat in the final to win the trophy, France. This will be the second quarter-final game of the day. So, which two teams will make it to the semis of the UEFA Euro 2024? Here is the preview of both the games that will be played on Game Day 18.
Quarter-Final: Spain - Germany (July 05, 09:30 PM)
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony, Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
- Streaming: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV
- Venue: Stuttgart
Spain vs Germany Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 26
- Spain Won: 8
- Match Draw: 9
- Germany Won: 9
Spain vs Germany Recent Meetings
- Spain 0-1 Germany (International Friendly - 18/11/2014)
- Germany 1-1 Spain (International Friendly - 23/03/2018)
- Germany 1-1 Spain (UEFA Nations League - 03/09/2020)
- Spain 6-0 Germany (UEFA Nations League - 17/11/2020)
- Spain 1-1 Germany (FIFA World Cup - 27/11/2022)
Spain Form Guide (W, W, W, W, W)
- Spain 4-1 Georgia
- Albania 0-1 Spain
- Spain 1-0 Italy
- Spain 3-0 Croatia
- Spain 5-1 Northern Ireland
Spain Team News
Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez did not feature for Spain in the last game. It is unlikely that Luis de la Fuente will make any significant change from the last starting lineup he picked against Georgia. Spain is a well-drilled side and that is why he will look to make sure his settled team doesn’t get tinkered a lot. So, one can expect to see the same lineup he picked in the round of 16 game of the UEFA Euro 2024.
Spain Predicted Lineup vs Germany: (4-3-3) Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Pedri, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams
Spain Players to Watch vs Germany
Alvaro Morata has been performing well for Spain as well as the two youngsters, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal. Also, Manchester City midfielder Rodri has to play his best game to ensure Spain continues to play the best game possible. They are by far the best team in the UEFA Euro 2024.
Germany Form Guide (W, D, W, W, W)
- Germany 2-0 Denmark
- Switzerland 1-1 Germany
- Germany 2-0 Hungary
- Germany 5-1 Scotland
- Germany 2-1 Greece
Germany Team News
Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann will be happy to have Jonathan Tah back from suspension. He will start alongside Rudiger in this game. Kai Havertz scored against Denmark. So, he should retain his place to lead the line against Spain. Florian Wirtz could start on the wing instead of Leroy Sane in this game. Also, David Raum is expected to start as the left-back for the Germans.
Germany Predicted Lineup vs Spain: (4-2-3-1) Neuer, Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Raum; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz
Germany Players to Watch vs Spain
Rudiger and Tah have to be at their best in this tough game for the Germans. Also, Havertz needs to be clinical in this game. And, Jamal Musiala, the best player for the Germans in this tournament should produce his finest game to ensure Germany qualifies for the semi-final.
Spain vs Germany Prediction and Betting Odds
- Spain: 2.75
- Draw: 3.15
- Germany: 2.80
Spain will be facing their toughest opponent in the quarter-final in this UEFA Euro 2024 competition. So, this game will be a close contest. Germany will have the home advantage. So, the prediction for this game will be Spain 1-1 Germany. Germany will win via a penalty shootout.
Quarter-Final: Portugal - France (July 06, 12:30 AM)
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony, Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
- Streaming: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV
- Venue: Hamburg
Portugal vs France Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 28
- Portugal Won: 6
- Match Draw: 3
- France Won: 19
Portugal vs France Recent Meetings
- Portugal 0-1 France (International Friendly - 04/09/2015)
- Portugal 1-0 France (EFA European Championship - 10/07/2016)
- France 0-0 Portugal (UEFA Nations League - 11/10/2020)
- Portugal 0-1 France (UEFA Nations League - 14/11/2020)
- Portugal 2-2 France (UEFA European Championship - 23/06/2021)
Portugal Form Guide (W, L, W, W, W)
- Portugal (3) 0-0 (0) Slovenia
- Georgia 2-0 Portugal
- Turkey 0-3 Portugal
- Portugal 2-1 Czechia
- Portugal 3-0 Ireland
Portugal Team News
Roberto Martinez doesn’t like to change much when it comes to his starting lineup. But, he could be forced to make one change. Pepe was exhausted after playing 116 minutes against Slovenia. So, he could be replaced by Inacio to partner with Ruben Dias in this game against France.
Portugal Predicted Lineup vs France: (4-2-3-1) Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha; Leao, Fernandes, Sliva; Ronaldo
Portugal Players to Watch vs France
Bruno Fernandes has to create more chances for Portugal and Ronaldo. Yes, the great Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the extra time against Slovenia. So, he will have a point to prove in this game. Thus, Bruno and Cristiano will be the two key players for Portugal in this game.
France Form Guide (W, D, D, W, D)
- France 1-0 Belgium
- France 1-1 Poland
- Netherlands 0-0 France
- Austria 0-1 France
- France 0-0 Canada
France Team News
Adrian Rabiot will be missing this game as he picked the second yellow against Belgium. So, he will not start this game. Also, Kolo Muani’s shot was deflected into the goal for France’s winner. Thus, he is also expected to start the game. Apart from that, Deschamps will not be changing much from his starting lineup from the last game.
France Predicted Lineup vs Portugal: (4-2-3-1) Maignan, Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni; Mbappe, Griezmann, Dembele; Kolo Muani
France Players to Watch vs Portugal
Kylian Mbappe is not having a great tournament. But, this could be the game where he can light up the tournament. So, he will surely be the player to watch in this game for France against Portugal.
Portugal vs France Prediction and Betting Odds
- Portugal: 3.38
- Draw: 2.98
- France: 2.47
Portugal vs France will be a close game to watch. Kylian Mbappe will be up against his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. So who will come on top in this crucial quarter-final game and secure a spot in the semi-final of the UEFA Euro 2024? Our prediction for this game is Portugal 0-1 France.