Germany W vs France W prediction: EUROPE: Euro Women – Play Offs betting tips on match 2022-07-26 19:00.
Germany are potentially just 90 minutes away from a ninth European Championship final as they meet France at Stadium MK. Martina Voss-Tecklenburg’s side, eight time winners of the competition, are looking to atone for being knocked out in the quarter-finals five years ago, and a record so far of four wins from four, each by at least a two goal margin, shows they are in good form.
In fact, it is now nearly eight hours since Germany last conceded a goal, with Denmark, Finland, Spain and rivals Austria all having been sent packing in this tournament. While confidence will already understandably be high, Germany can also pull on a strong H2H record against the French, who they have beaten 11 times in 20 meetings (D4, L5).
France started the tournament like a house on fire, but their form has dipped off a little since winning their opening two matches against Italy (5-1) and Belgium (2-1). That is perhaps linked to the injury to star player Marie-Antoinette Katoto, who has missed their last two matches after tearing her ACL.
Les Bleues have reached the last four for the first time (after three successive quarter-final defeats) by beating defending champions the Netherlands 1-0 after extra-time on Saturday. They were somewhat toothless in attack though, netting just once from 33 shots, of which 11 were on target. You cannot, however, knock Corrine Diacre’s side’s form, given they have won 31 of their last 35 outings in all competitions (D3, L1).
Players to watch: Germany striker Alexandra Popp remains in the race for the Golden Boot after netting in each of her country’s four games so far, this after failing to score an international goal since 2019. Meanwhile, France captain Wendie Renard, a towering presence from corners, has scored 33 times for her country, who have not lost in the 28 internationals in which she has struck.
Hot streak: Germany have never lost a European Championship semi-final over 90 minutes, winning eight and losing the other back in 1993 on penalties.