THE Curtain closes on the men's football at the 2024 Olympics on Friday evening, as France go up against Spain for the gold medal at the Parc des Princes.
Host nation France were the bookmakers pre-tournament favourites from the outset and they are now just one more victory away from glory.
After posting a perfect three wins from three during the group phase, Thierry Henry’s team squeezed past Argentina and then needed extra-time to see off Egypt to reach the final.
Les Bleus will be expecting an equally tough encounter when they square off with Spain in Friday's grand finale.
Santi Denia’s side will be looking to follow in the footsteps of the senior side, who conquered the continent at Euro 2024 last month, on a night where my BTTS bet banked.
After placing second in Group C, La Roja navigated their way through their respective quarter-final ties with both Japan and Morocco.
How the bookies view it: France to reign supreme
France are 5/4 favourites on Bet 365 to finish on the podium with a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Spain are 23/10 outsiders on Bet 365 to triumph while an all square affair in the French capital can be backed at a best price of 2/1 with William Hill.
Head to head: Spain hoping for more of the same
The nations crossed paths at the semi-final stage of Euro 2024, with Spain emerging victorious with a 2-1 success. That triumph means La Roja have come out on top in six of the last nine meetings between the pair across all competitions.
Players to watch: Mateta to make his mark?
I successfully backed Jean-Philippe Mateta to make the net bugle in France’s 3-1 win over Egypt on Monday. The Crystal Palace frontman stands out again at 12/5 with William Hill to net what would be his fifth goal at this summer's Olympic games.
Three of Ferin Lopez’s goals for Spain at the Olympics have been scored across his last three appearances. The Barcelona youngster is as big as 7/2 on Bet 365 to find the back of the net again on Friday evening.
Predicted line-ups
After edging out Egypt at the semi-final stage on Monday night, France boss Thierry Henry is expected to field a similar line-up on Friday evening.
Simlairy, Spain’s starting XI looks set to stay more or less the same in their pursuit of gold in Paris.
France: Restes; Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert; Akliouche, Kone, Chotard; Olise; Lacazette, Mateta
Spain: Tenas; Pubill, Cubarsi, Garcia, Miranda; Barrios, Baena; D. Lopez, F. Lopez, Gomez; Ruiz
Anything else catch the eye?
Michael Olise has been one of France’s standout performers en-route to the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Bayern Munich bound attacking midfielder holds plenty of appeal to register an on-target effort here at 4/5 with Bet 365.
The 22-year-old netted twice in four starts at this summer’s spectacle and he is never one to shy away from getting attempts in on goal.
Thus, a solitary Olise shot on target on Friday evening has to merit consideration at a more than fair price.
This Olympics match between France and Spain will be played on Aug 9, 2024 and kick off at 17:00. Check below for our tipsters best France vs Spain prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
