Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In what is a heavyweight semi-final showdown on Wednesday night, Germany and Spain will meet at the Letzigrund Stadion in Zurich.

Germany W

Starting with Germany, eventually edging past France last weekend following what was a nail-biting penalty shootout victory in Basel, Christian Wuck’s side will be looking to spring another famous upset on Wednesday night. Embarking on a sensational Nations League romp this year as they won all of their final five League A appearances by an aggregate score of 24-2, the Whites will also be excited by a remarkable record against their semi-final rivals. Landing a 1-0 victory at the Olympic Games last summer and winning three of their previous four meetings against La Roja, they are also unbeaten in all of their seven historic battles (four wins, three draws). Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender on Wednesday night, Germany are more than capable of asking some serious questions.

Germany W Team News

Shown an early straight red card against France last weekend, Wolfsburg’s Kathrin Hendrich will miss out through suspension on Wednesday night. Eintracht Frankfurt defender Sophia Kleinherne will be handed a full recall in Zurich.

Finding the net in Basel last week and notching her second strike of the summer, Chelsea ace Sjoeke Nusken will play a leading role in the final third here. Manchester City star Rebecca Knaak will start at the heart of Germany’s defence.

Spain W

As for Spain, since clinching a maiden World Cup crown back in the summer of 2023, Spain have only continued on a remarkable silverware sweep. Only further underlining their status as the most feared international squad from across the globe, La Roja are widely regarded as the standout title contender in Switzerland. Booking their ticket to Zurich on Wednesday night thanks to a 2-0 victory against Switzerland, Montserrat Tome’s side have enjoyed a sensational summer flurry. Getting proceedings underway with a 5-0 romp against Portugal on July 3rd, Spain have won all of their four European showdowns by an aggregate score of 16-4. Signing off their group stage adventure with a 3-1 victory against Italy, Tome’s high-flying squad will be looking to make another major statement here.

Spain W Team News

While Real Madrid star Athenea del Castillo might have once again come off the bench last weekend and found the net against Switzerland, the 24-year-old will likely settle for a spot among Tome’s substitutes.

Bagging four goals in as many European appearances so far this summer, former Atletico Madrid ace Esther Gonzalez Rodriguez will spearhead Spain’s attack. Completing a move to Manchester City prior to this summer’s tournament, Laia Lopez will start at the heart of La Roma’s defence.

Germany W vs Spain W Key Factors to Consider

• Along with winning three of their previous four meetings across all competitions, Germany are unbeaten in all of their seven historic meetings against Spain (four wins, three draws).
• Germany won their final five Nations League appearances by an aggregate score of 24-2.
• La Roja have suffered just a single competitive defeat across any competition over the past 11 months.
• Spain have won their four summer appearances by an aggregate score of 16-4.
• Former Atletico Madrid striker Esther Rodriguez has recorded four goals in as many appearances this summer.

Conclusion

While Spain might open Wednesday’s semi-final showdown pencilled in as a standout contender, La Roja should be bracing themselves for a tricky test. Failing to win any of their seven historic battles against Germany, the eight-time European champions are more than capable of asking some serious questions. However, with Spain winning all of their four summer appearances by an aggregate score of 16-4, we could be treated to another thriller from Zurich on Wednesday night. Likewise, with both camps gaining a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, chances could come thick and fast.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 4/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet