Ghanasportsmarket.com’s Gariba Raubil aims at the UEFA Euro 2024 Spain vs Germany quarter-final match and picks the team he thinks will win the mammoth contest scheduled for 5th July. 

Ahead of the tournament, several bookmakers tipped France and England as the hot favorites to win Euro 2024, however, once the tournament kicked off and group play completed, the odds changed with the likes of Spain and Germany now considered serious contenders.

La Roja and Die Mannschaft will square off in the last eight after dispatching Georgia 4-1 and Denmark 2-0 in the Round of 16 respectively.

England, finalists of the last Euro played three years ago, labored to defeat Slovakia 2-1 in extra time to advance to the quarter-finals. For the remaining last sixteen meetings, France will face Belgium as Portugal are up against Slovenia on Monday while Romania vs Netherlands and Austria vs Turkey happen on Tuesday.

Pre-tournament favourite rankings can be deceptive and Switzerland’s 2-0 masterclass against defending champions Italy on June 29th in Berlin is a perfect example.

Didier Deschamps’ France, with all their quality and pedigree, have not been so impressive, drawing two group matches and finishing second to reach the last sixteen. Also, the same can be said of Gareth Southgate’s England.

Spain vs Germany Overview:

Now, let’s focus on the huge quarter-final fixture to take place on 5th July, Spain vs Germany in Stuttgart.

I think Luis de la Fuente’s Spain have emerged as the biggest favourites to lift the trophy. The Spanish team finished top of the group with a 100% record. They opened their tournament with an emphatic 3-0 victory against Luka Modric’s Croatia, defeated champions Italy 1-0 before completing their group play with a 1-0 success over Albania, with de la Fuente fielding a second-string side.

The 2010 World Cup winners then sent a strong signal to the other contenders by mauling Georgia 4-1 in their Round of 16 clash on Sunday. Rodri, Fabian Ruiz,  Nicholas Williams, and David Olmo were Spain’s goal scorers as the minnows took consolation in Robin Le Normand’s 18th-minute own goal.

Conversely, Germany are also undefeated at the tournament. They beat Denmark 2-0 in the Round of 16 after picking 2 wins and 1 draw in their 3 group games. Julian Nagelsmann’s men are the highest scoring team at Euro 2024, with 10 goals scored in 4 games, making them a tough side to beat.

Spain vs Germany Euro 2024 Key Stats:

Spain have won 4 games out of 4, scored 9 goals, and conceded 1. They have taken 84 shots with 29 being on target.

On the flip side, Germany have secured 3 wins, 1 draw. They have scored 10 goals and shipped just 2. They have had 71 shots, with 28 on target.

Spain vs Germany, Who will Qualify?: 

I say Spain.

Spain vs Germany Prediction: 

Spain 2 Germany 1, after extra time.