UEFA Euro 2024 Previews & TV Schedule: Semifinals
Yes, it’s that time of the UEFA Euro 2024. Only four teams left and after the semis, only two will be left to battle to be crowned as the champions of Europe. In the first semi-final, the team of the tournament Spain will take on the world number two side, France. And, in the second semi-final, a struggling England side will take on the Netherlands. So, which two teams will move to clash in Berlin for the Euro 2024 trophy? Here is the preview of both the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 2024.
Semi-Final: Spain - France (July 10, 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: Munich
Spain vs France Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 36
- Spain Won: 16
- Match Draw: 7
- France Won: 13
Spain vs France Recent Meetings
- Spain 1-1 France (FIFA World Cup Qualifier - 16/10/2012)
- France 0-1 Spain (FIFA World Cup Qualifier - 26/03/2013)
- France 1-0 Spain (International Friendly - 04/09/2014)
- France 0-2 Spain (International Friendly - 28/03/2017)
- Spain 1-2 France (UEFA Nations League - 10/10/2021)
Spain Form Guide (W, W, W, W, W)
- Spain 2-1 Germany
- Spain 4-1 Georgia
- Albania 0-1 Spain
- Spain 1-0 Italy
- Spain 3-0 Croatia
Spain Team News
Luis de la Fuente had a settled lineup before this game that he started. But, unfortunately, the injury to Pedri, who limped off in that quarter-final game after the tackle from Toni Kroos, will not feature in the Euro 2024. So, the man who replaced him, Dani Olmo, is expected to start in this game as he also scored the opening goal against the Germans. Apart from that, Spain will have the same lineup starting in this game.
Spain Predicted Lineup vs France: (4-3-3) Simon, Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams.
Spain Players to Watch vs France
Spain is perhaps the only team in the final four not relying on individual brilliance and playing a team game. But, Lamine Yamal has been the star of the tournament along with Nico Williams. So, fans will have their eyes on these two up-and-coming young stars of the game.
France Form Guide (W, W, D, D, W)
- Portugal (3)0-0(5) France
- France 1-0 Belgium
- France 1-1 Poland
- Netherlands 0-0 France
- Austria 0-1 France
France Team News
Adrian Rabiot missed the quarter-final game against Portugal due to his suspension. But, he is back and is expected to take up his place in the midfield replacing Camavinga. This could be the solitary change that Didier Deschamps makes in the starting lineup for France against Spain.
France Predicted Lineup vs Spain: (4-3-1-2) Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappe.
France Players to Watch vs Spain
Kylian Mbappe is having a horrible tournament. Also, Griezmann has to step up his game as a senior player. These two players will have to play a key role if France has to qualify for the final of the UEFA Euro 2024.
Spain vs France Prediction and Betting Odds
- Spain: 2.77
- Draw: 3.02
- France: 3.02
Spain vs France could have been the perfect final for the UEFA Euro 2024. But, the two teams are meeting in the semi-final. This game will be a close contest as the two teams have heavyweight players. On paper, France will be the favourites to win this game but going by the form in the tournament, Spain are outright favourites to win this game. So, the prediction for the 1st semi-final of the UEFA Euro 2024 will be Spain 2-0 France.
Semi-Final: Netherlands - England (July 11, 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: Dortmund
Netherlands vs England Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 34
- Netherlands Won: 10
- Match Draw: 10
- England Won: 14
Netherlands vs England Recent Meetings
- Netherlands 2-2 England (International Friendly - 12/08/2009)
- England 2-3 Netherlands (International Friendly - 29/02/2012)
- England 1-2 Netherlands (International Friendly - 29/03/2016)
- Netherlands 0-1 England (International Friendly - 23/03/2018)
- England 1-3 Netherlands (UEFA Nations League - 06/06/2019)
Netherlands Form Guide (W, W, L, D, W)
- Netherlands 2-1 Turkey
- Romania 0-3 Netherlands
- Netherlands 2-3 Austria
- Netherlands 0-0 France
- Poland 1-2 Netherlands
Netherlands Team News
After knowing the starting XI of the Dutch in the last game, one thing was evident, Ronald Koeman doesn’t like to change his starting XI that much. Otherwise, he would have picked Donyell Malen who scored twice against Romania in the last 16. But, instead, he picked Steven Bergwijn once again who has been invisible in this tournament. Thus, Malen and Frimpong, the two contenders for his place will start on the bench as Koeman is expected to pick the same lineup.
Netherlands Predicted Lineup vs England: (4-2-3-1) Verbruggen, Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten; Gakpo, Simons, Bergwijn; Depay
Netherlands Players to Watch vs England
Wout Weghorst will start from the bench but he has been the super-sub for the Dutch. Also, Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk and Nathan Ake have to play their best game to stop England. Apart from that, Cody Gakpo has been the player of the tournament for the Dutch. So, he has to be at his best in this game as well.
England Form Guide (W, W, D, D, W)
- England (5)1-1(3) Switzerland
- England 2-1 Slovakia
- England 0-0 Slovenia
- Denmark 1-1 England
- Serbia 0-1 England
England Team News
Gareth Southgate changed his formation for the quarter-final game against Switzerland. But, he is expected to revert to his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation. Luke Shaw came back as a substitute in the last game. But, he is expected to start on the bench. Harry Kane will be available and he will start. Also, Konsa was amazing in the back for England in the last game but as Marc Guehi will be back for this game, he will start. So, not many changes are expected from the last game from Gareth Southgate.
England Predicted Lineup vs Netherlands: (4-2-3-1) Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Rice, Mainoo; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane.
England Players to Watch vs Netherlands
Harry Kane is having a forgettable tournament for England. And, Bukayo Saka helped England to stay in the tournament in the last game. Also, Foden has to step up his game. But, the one player you really need to see in this game is the teenager, Kobbie Mainoo. He has been sensational in this tournament.
Netherlands vs England Prediction and Betting Odds
- Netherlands: 3.27
- Draw: 2.85
- England: 2.63
The Netherlands vs England game will be a close contest. England has been criticised for their defensive approach to games. Also, the Dutch haven’t been at their fluent best as they struggled at times in this tournament. They are looking vulnerable in the back. But, they are also lethal upfront as they are converting the limited chances they are creating. So, the prediction for this game is Netherlands 2-0 England.