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- Date: 09/08/2024
- Competition: Olympics
- KO: 18:00 CEST
- Venue: Parc des Princes (Paris)
The stage is set for a huge occasion at Parc des Princes on Friday evening as France U23 and Spain U23 battle it out for Olympic Gold in Paris.
France U23 vs Spain U23 Betting Tips: BTTS / Draw
Both nations showed tremendous courage to claim their place in Friday's final with both having to come from behind in their respective semi-finals against Egypt and Morocco.
An impressive Spanish side secured a 2:1 victory against the Moroccans with late goals from Fermin Lopez and Juanlu Sanchez turning the tie around for Santi Denia′s side.
Entertainment has followed La Roja with all five of their Olympic contests seeing at least three goals scored, while four of those matches also saw BTTS. While strong in attack - Spain have scored 11 goals at this competition - La Roja have managed just one clean sheet, in a 3:0 win against Japan in the group phase, and they are unlikely to add to that tally against a strong French side.
The host nation secured their place in the final in Paris with a similarly hard-fought semi-final victory against African opponents in the shape of Egypt. Having fallen behind in the second-half, Jean Mateta proved the hero, with the Crystal Palace forward first netting a vital equaliser, before scoring a decisive second goal in extra-time. Michael Olise put the seal on a 3:1 victory for Thierry Henry′s unbeaten side.
While France had kept clean sheets in all four victories prior to their semi-final success, Les Bleues have looked a little suspect defensively. It's hard to imagine them keeping out a Spanish side that have scored at least two goals in four of five games at this tournament.
In what should prove a fitting end to a fascinating competition, I′m backing both teams to score, with the destination of the gold medals unlikely to be decided in the regulation 90 minutes.
A high-quality contest should see BTTS, with the draw also offering plenty of value given the even-natured feel of this final.
France U23 team news
France boss Henry is expected to keep faith with the same starting XI that edged past Egypt. In-form forward Jean-Phillipe Mateta will spearhead the French attack.
Last matches of France U23
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France U23
2 : 0
Egypt U23
Olympic Games
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France U23
1 : 0
Argentina U23
Olympic Games
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New Zealand U23
0 : 3
France U23
Olympic Games
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France U23
1 : 0
Guinea U23
Olympic Games
-
France U23
3 : 0
United States U23
Olympic Games
France U23 lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Guillaume Restes
Defenders
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5
Kiliann Sildillia
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4
Loic Bade
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2
Castello Lukeba
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3
Adrien Truffert
Midfielders
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20
Andy Diouf
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6
Kouadio Kone
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13
Joris Chotard
Forwards
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7
Michael Olise
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14
Jean-Philipe Mateta
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10
Alexandre Lacazette
Spain U23 team news
Spain head coach Denia has no reported injury issues ahead of Friday's final in Paris. Juanlu Sánchez could come into the starting XI after netting the winner when appearing as a second-half substitute against Morocco.
Last matches of Spain U23
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Morocco U23
1 : 2
Spain U23
Olympic Games
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Japan U23
0 : 3
Spain U23
Olympic Games
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Spain U23
1 : 2
Egypt U23
Olympic Games
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Dominican Republic U23
1 : 3
Spain U23
Olympic Games
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Uzbekistan U23
1 : 2
Spain U23
Olympic Games
Spain U23 lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Arnau Tenas
Defenders
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3
Juan Miranda
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4
Eric García
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2
Marc Pubill
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5
Pau Cubarsí
Midfielders
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17
Sergio Gómez
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10
álex Baena
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14
Aimar Oroz
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6
Pablo Barrios
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11
Fermín López
Forwards
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9
Abel Ruiz
Key Facts France U23 vs Spain U23
- Spain have scored at least two goals in 4 of 5 matches in this competition
- France scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
- Spain have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches
Main prediction France U23 - Spain U23
Both Teams to Score
Originally from Scotland, Ryan is an experienced betting expert and content producer based out of Barcelona, Spain.
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