Spain and France are set to meet in a UEFA Nations League semifinal on Thursday, June 5. Both teams have been strong contenders, finishing at the top of their respective groups during the initial rounds, with only one defeat across 12 group matches. Spain has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning two of the last three meetings, but France emerged victorious in the last Nations League competition, courtesy of a game-deciding goal by Kylian Mbappe.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at MHPArena in Stuttgart, Germany. Currently, Spain is favored at +130 (betting $100 to win $130), while France is listed as +200 underdogs. A draw stands at +220, with the over/under for total goals set at 2.5. Before betting on the match, consult insights from SportsLine’s Jon “Buckets” Eimer, who has established a record of 248-234-12 (+25.93 units) in 2023, reflecting a strong performance across various leagues such as the Premier League and La Liga.

Best Bets for Spain vs. France

• Both Teams to Score (-110)
  “This semifinal entails two of Europe’s most formidable attacking teams,” Eimer noted. Spain has seen over 2.5 goals in five straight matches, while France has outscored their opponents 14-8 in Nations League matches. BTTS has also been successful in the last two meetings.

• Lamine Yamal to Score or Assist (+160)
  Yamal has already recorded a goal and an assist in the Nations League and is coming off a solid closing streak in La Liga, securing three goals and an assist in his final four matches with Barcelona.

• Ousmane Dembele to Score or Assist (+150)
  The French international clinched both Ligue 1 and the Champions League titles with Paris Saint-Germain this season, accumulating 21 goals and six assists across 20 domestic league matches, and two goals in five Nations League appearances.

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