Two powerhouses in World Football battled it out to win the ultimate gold medal in Paris 2024 Olympics on Friday at the Parc des Princes. A win here will see either of these teams create history by becoming the First European Team to win gold since 1992.
A superb journey paved the way for France to reach the Final after beating some of the world’s top teams. Thierry Henry’s team was placed alongside nations like the United States and New Zealand in the group stage. Their perfect record during the Paris 2024 group stage surprised everyone. Les Bleus did not concede a goal and scored seven in three matches.
The quarterfinals saw Les Bleus face Argentina, who beat their senior team in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final. France, however, triumphed this time with a narrow 1-0 victory. In the semifinal, they faced Egypt, who were close to winning the match, but a goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 83rd minute tied them at evens. In the end, Olise and Mateta scored goals in extra time to help them win the match and secure their place in the final. 
After booking their spot in the finale, Spain lived up to the early favorites tag. Santi Denia led the team brilliantly despite a 2-1 loss to Egypt in the group stage. La Roja finished second in the group stage and faced a strong Japanese team in the quarterfinals. The tie was eventually settled in Spain’s favor after Fermin Lopez of Barcelona scored two sensational goals in the 11th and 73rd minutes.
During the semi-finals, La Roja faced Morocco, its biggest rival for gold. Despite Morocco’s early lead in the first half, Spain managed to draw even with Fermin Lopez. Fermin scored the first goal before setting up Juanlu Sanchez for the win. Spain has an excellent chance of winning gold with a medal already in their locker.
Match Details
Date: August 9 2024
Time: 18:00 hrs Local time
Venue: Parc des Princes
Team News
France Overview
- Recent Forms: W-W-W-W-W
- Injuries/Suspensions: None
- France Predicted Lineup (4-3-1-2): Restes; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Millot, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta
Spain Overview
- Recent Forms: W-W-L-W-W
- Injuries/Suspensions: None
- Spain Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia,Miranda; Barrios, Baena; Oroz, Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
France vs Spain Head-to-Head
France and Spain have faced each other once in the 1996 Olympics, where they battled out in a 1-1 stalemate. This will be the second meeting between them on a big stage.
France vs Spain Top Players Predictions
Jean-Philippe Mateta (France):
Thierry Henry’s decision to include the Crystal Palace forward in their squad proved to be a masterstroke. The rewards are now coming in after he contributed to the team’s quest for the gold by scoring four goals in five matches. He scored a brace during the semifinal against Egypt and secured the win. The first goal was a classic center-forward finish as he parried a first-time effort into the goal. His second goal was a simple header into the empty net after being set up by Sildillia in the far corner. With his form, we expect him to be a key player in this match.
Fermin Lopez (Spain):
After enjoying a breakthrough season with Barcelona, Fermin Lopez has carried that form on the big stage for Spain. Already a member of the Euro 2024 triumph, he now has the chance to win a gold medal for his nation. As well as scoring four goals in five matches, the Barcelona prodigy also set up the match-winner for Juanlu Sanchez in the semifinal. Lopez made an impression on Japan after scoring two outstanding goals in the quarterfinals. Against Morocco, he continued his good form with a well-taken goal.
France vs Spain Betting Tips and Odds
- France to win this game: (+145) odds from PointsBet
- Total Goals over 2.5: (+130) odds from PointsBet
- Spain to score the first goal: (+120) odds from PointsBet
France vs Spain winner Prediction.
We have an exciting football game on the horizon as two of the top teams in the tournament battle for the gold. France has already demonstrated their early credentials after pulling out some impressive wins on the road. Even though Spain are a world champion, it is a tough task to contain the three front players of France. The front three have linked up effectively thus far.
Final Prediction: France 2-1 Spain
