Spain 5-4 France

Current streaks

Recent form

Spain

Spain have been in impressive form recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. They are currently on a remarkable 18-game undefeated streak, showcasing their consistency and strength as a team. The Spanish side have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring 14 times in their last six games, averaging 2.33 goals per match. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Defensively, Spain have been solid, keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings. However, they have also been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably the thrilling 3-3 draw against the Netherlands in their most recent UEFA Nations League match. With both teams scoring in 67% of their recent games, Spain's matches have been entertaining affairs for football fans.

France

France have demonstrated impressive form in their recent fixtures, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six matches. The team have shown resilience, bouncing back from their sole defeat against Croatia with a 2-0 victory in the return fixture. France's attacking prowess is evident, having scored 11 goals in six games, averaging 1.83 goals per match. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The 4-1 away victory against Israel stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. France have also shown consistency in their goal-scoring, finding the net in five out of six matches. Their goal difference of +6 underlines their overall dominance, while the even split between under and over 2.5 goals per game suggests a balanced approach to their play.

Recent home/away form

Spain

Spain have been in formidable form at home, boasting an impressive run of five consecutive victories before their most recent draw against the Netherlands. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an average of 2.33 goals per game, whilst their defensive solidity is reflected in their two clean sheets. The Spanish side have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Netherlands and a 3-2 victory over Switzerland. Spain's attacking intent is clear, as both teams have scored in two-thirds of their matches, contributing to an exciting average of 3.5 total goals per game. Notably, Spain have secured crucial victories against strong opponents such as England and France during their European Championship campaign, further underlining their strength on home soil.

France

France's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with the team experiencing both highs and lows on foreign soil. The Les Bleus have managed three consecutive wins in their UEFA Nations League campaign, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Israel, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. However, their winning streak was halted by a 2-0 defeat to Croatia in their most recent outing. France have been prolific in front of goal, netting 10 times in their last six away matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding in five of these six matches and keeping just one clean sheet. The team's matches tend to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of their recent away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Despite the recent loss to Croatia, France's overall away record remains positive, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches on the road.