<p>We’re down to the final four. The dark horses are done, the hosts are out and based on the makeup of the Euro 2024 semi-finals, it appears the cream has risen to the top. Or has it?</p> <p>You’d have to argue that three of the four teams remaining at Euro 2024 have been largely underwhelming so far this tournament.</p> <p>Yes, England topped their group, but it wasn’t pretty. Goals were at a premium for the Three Lions and in a group containing Slovenia, Serbia and Denmark, it would have been a borderline crime if the pre-tournament favourites hadn’t topped the pops.</p> <p>Also, if not for a flash of individual Jude Bellingham brilliance, they would have been long gone at the hands of minnows Slovakia in the round of 16.</p> <p>Their semi-final opponents the Dutch finished third in their group, but advanced thanks to the new and extended format of Euro 2024.</p> <p>They only really clicked into gear in the knockout stages but were lucky to progress past Turkiye in the quarters after going down 1-0 in the first half.</p> <p>Then on the other side of the draw you have perennial powerhouses France, who have been a shadow of their usual selves, yet here they are in the final four.</p> <p>In an insane stat, France have progressed to the Euro 2024 Semi-finals without scoring a goal from open play.</p> <p>It’s really only their opponents Spain who have truly impressed thus far. Sweeping all before them, while playing truly eye-catching football, they even managed to get the best of hosts Germany in the last round and are our clear favourites for the Euro 2024 crown.</p> <p>So, who will advance to the final and take one step closer to the Euro 2024 trophy? For the latest Euro 2024 semi-finals news, analysis, betting tips and odds, check out our tips and predictions below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Spain vs France Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Wednesday, July 10, 5:00am AEST – Allianz Arena</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The first of the Euro 2024 semi-finals sees Spain and France clash at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Wednesday morning (Australian time).</p> <p>We’ve previewed this clash below with betting tips, analysis and predictions for the game’s H2H, first goal scorer and over/under markets.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>It would be almost a travesty if the ultra-negative French were to progress to the final ahead of the free scoring Spanish Armada, but football is a funny old game sometimes.</p> <p>There’s no doubt Les Blues have the attacking talent to turn it on at any given moment, but from what we’ve seen so far from Dider Deschamps side, tipping against the Spanish is simply impossible.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/spain-v-france-8377582">Spain 2-0.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Goal Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>For the sake of parity, we’ll assess an option from either side in this market. If you fancy the French to finally get their act together and find the back of the net from open play, then obviously, Kylian Mbappe is your man.</p> <p>Arguably the best player in the world, the 25-year-old hasn’t been himself since sustaining a broken nose in his side’s Euro 2024 opener against Austria.</p> <p>But as they say, form is temporary, class is permanent and he’s also on penalty duties should France continue their streak of only scoring from the spot or via own goals.</p> <p>On the other side of the coin, Spain present a number of options here. Any member of their expected front three: Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, or Alvaro Morata are decent shouts, as is Ferran Torres, even if he enters the fray via the bench.</p> <p>Then there’s Rodri. A holding midfielder yes, but a man for the big occasion. For club and country, he loves a piledriver from outside of the box when it matters most.</p> <p>There’s also plenty of value to be had in backing him, although he might be one to save for the final, should they advance.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/spain-v-france-8377582">Kylian Mbappe or Nico Williams.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/ Under Prediction</h3> <p>It will come as a surprise to no one that the under 2.5 goals’ market has hit in each of France’s last five European Championship matches.</p> <p>That’s what happens when you progress to the semi-finals without scoring from open play. We’re backing this trend to continue here.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/spain-v-france-8377582">Under 2.5 goals.</a></p>

<h2>Netherlands vs England Prediction</h2> <p><em><strong>Thursday, July 11, 5:00am AEST – Signal Iduna Park</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The second Euro 2024 semi-final is between the Netherlands and England and kicks off in Dortmund, exactly 24 hours after first.</p> <p>We’ve also previewed this clash with betting tips, analysis and predictions for the game’s H2H, first goal scorer and over/under markets which can be found below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Head-to-Head Prediction</h3> <p>We swore off England last round, but they’ve pulled us back in.</p> <p>Normally England look the goods and get eliminated from major tournaments or choke at the final hurdle, so there would be a healthy dose of irony if they were to win their first major trophy since 1966 when they’ve been playing well below their best.</p> <p>Yes, the critics have had nothing good to say about them all Euros long, but they somehow keep on winning.</p> <p>The resolve they showed against Switzerland last time out to equalise then take the game to penalties and win was a testament to the team’s character.</p> <p>Holland won’t be easy beats and knowing England, if they are to get it done, it won’t be pretty, but they’ve taken us this far, there’s no turning back now.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/netherlands-v-england-8379500">1-1 England to advance on penalties.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Goal Scorer Prediction</h3> <p>England’s captain and main man Harry Kane has been quiet by his standards so far at Euro 2024.</p> <p>He can still win the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/tips-predictions-soccer/euros-2024-golden-boot">Golden Boot</a> however, with two goals enough to take him a goal clear of a certain Dutch attacker.</p> <p>That would be Cody Gakpo, who is joint top scorer at Euro 2024, but of all the players currently on three goals, is the only player still in the tournament.</p> <p>England’s habit for conceding first in the knockout stages, coupled with Gakpo’s electric form in Orange, should be more than enough to make him the more appealing option in this market.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/netherlands-v-england-8379500">Cody Gakpo or Harry Kane.</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Over/ Under Prediction:</h3> <p>As an indication of how tense and cagey England games normally are, the under 2.5 goals market has hit in their last seven European Championship matches.</p> <p>This excludes extra time, but still, we don’t see this as the game where the goals start raining in. We’re backing this trend to continue for an eighth straight match.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/euro-2024/uefa-euro-2024/netherlands-v-england-8379500">Under 2.5 goals.</a></p>

<h2>Euro 2024 Semi-finals Details and Dates – Australia</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Dates:</strong> July 10 – July 11, 2024.</p> <p><strong>Number of teams:</strong> 4.</p> <p><strong>Format: </strong>Knockout - extra time and penalties will be used if there is no winner after 90 minutes.</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Germany.</p>