France vs Spain Olympics Football Prediction: Team to Win, Form, News and more

Here is our prediction for the Olympic Games Men's Football Final between France and Spain taking place on Friday, August 9th 2024.

 
7:00am on Friday 9th August 2024
By
Jake Skudder

As the Paris 2024 Olympics reach their climax, the men's football gold-medal match between France and Spain promises an exciting encounter.

With both teams showcasing impressive performances to this point, the final is set to be a thrilling contest.

Match Preview

The Olympic Games men's football final between France U23s and Spain U23s will take place at Parc des Princes on August 9, 2024.

Both teams have demonstrated exceptional form throughout the tournament, making this match highly anticipated by football enthusiasts.

France's Journey

France, under the guidance of Thierry Henry, has been formidable throughout the tournament.

The team secured their spot in the final after a dramatic semi-final against Egypt, where Jean-Philippe Mateta's heroics turned the game around.

France has won all their group matches, scoring seven goals and conceding just one, showcasing their solid defence and potent attack.

Spain's Path

Spain's U23 team, coached by Santi Denia, has also been in excellent form. Their only defeat came in a group stage match where a rotated squad was fielded.

Spain's resilience was evident in their semi-final against Morocco, where they came from behind to secure a victory.

Key players like Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena, who were part of Spain's Euro 2024 winning squad, have been instrumental in their Olympic campaign.

Team News

France

France is expected to field a strong lineup with Alexandre Lacazette leading the attack, supported by Michael Olise.

The defence will be anchored by Loic Bade and Castello Lukeba, with Guillaume Restes in goal.

Manu Kone and Enzo Millot return to the squad, bolstering the midfield.

Probable Starting XI: Restes; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Millot, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta

Spain

Spain's lineup will feature several standout players from their Euro 2024 squad.

Fermin Lopez and Abel Ruiz will be key in attack, while Eric Garcia and Pau Cubarsi form a strong defensive partnership. Arnau Tenas will guard the net.

Probable Starting XI: Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; Oroz, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz

Prediction

Both teams have shown resilience and quality, but Spain might have the edge in this encounter.

Their ability to fight back from difficult situations and the presence of experienced players could tip the balance in their favour.

Our Prediction: Spain 2-1 France

Latest news

Young Boys vs Aston Villa Player Ratings: Villa take to Champions League like a duck to water

Aston Villa played their first ever Champions League match on Tuesday and comfortable swept Young Boys aside

  • 28 minutes

Juventus vs PSV Player Ratings: A new superstar announces himself on the Champions League stage

Juventus returned to the Champions League in emphatic fashion with a 3-1 home victory against PSV

  • 52 minutes

PSG vs Girona Champions League Prediction: Ligue 1 giants looking to finally bring the big one home

Here is our prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between PSG and Girona on Tuesday night.

  • 9 hours

Man City vs Inter Champions League Prediction: Top sides looking to start strong

Here is our prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Man City and Inter Milan

  • 9 hours

Club Brugge vs Dortmund Champions League Prediction: Semi-finalists Dortmund look to start comeback journey

Here is our prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Club Brugge and Dortmund

  • 10 hours

Sparta Prague vs RB Salzburg Champions League Prediction: Sparta return to CL after 19 years away

Here is our prediction for the upcoming UEFA Champions League Group Stage match between Sparta Prague and RB Salzburg

  • 10 hours

Most read