The winners of Group D will take on the runners-up of Group C in the fourth and final quarter-final of the UEFA Women's European Championships as France and Germany prepare to face off in Switzerland on Saturday night.
France come into this clash of heavyweights having won all three of their group games, including beating the holders England 2-1 in their opening match and impressively dismantling the Netherlands 5-2 last time out. It means that Les Bleues have now won an incredible 11 matches in a row in all competitions.
Before Germany's disappointing 4-1 defeat to Sweden last time out, which saw them give up top spot in the group, they had won seven games in a row in all competitions themselves. However, momentum is a big thing in football, and that loss may have knocked their confidence somewhat ahead of playing an in-form France side.
Results are a lot more even H2H wise in recent meetings, with both teams sharing two wins each over the last four. Nonetheless, this promises to be an exciting affair, and each side will feel confident that they can win it and progress to the semi-final, where world champions Spain or the hosts Switzerland await.
How the bookies view it: France firm favourites
Given their superior form and momentum heading into this clash, it is not a surprise to see France installed as 20/21 odds-on favourites with BoyleSports to win in normal time and therefore progress into the semi-finals. Germany can be backed at 23/10 odds in normal time with the same bookmaker, while a draw is valued at 12/5.
Given that both teams have shared the spoils in recent H2Hs, and Germany have the knowhow to win as the record holders of the competition, we feel happy to back the draw in normal time. France's extra legs and energy may give them the edge in extra time, and BoyleSports are offering generous 8/1 odds for Les Bleues to do the job after 120 minutes.
Recent head-to-head: France emerge victorious
These two teams last met in February 2024, with France emerging as 2-1 winners. Kadidiatou Diani and Sakina Karchaoui netted in the first half, before Giulia Gwinn pulled one back for Germany.
Players to watch: Can Karchaoui repeat her tricks?
Karchaoui netted in the previous H2H, and also scored and assisted against the Netherlands last time out. She can be backed at 9/2 with BoyleSports to score anytime for France.
Jule Brand scored a consolation goal for Germany against Sweden last time out, which was her second of the tournament so far.
Predicted lineups
France captain Griedge Mbock and midfielder Grace Geyoro are pushing for starts after being left on the bench against the Netherlands last time out.
Carlotta Wamser is suspended after her red card against Sweden last time out, while Giulia Gwinn also remains on the sidelines for Germany after picking up an injury against Poland in their opening match of the tournament.
France Women: Peyraud-Magnin, De Almeida, Mbock, Bacha, Jean-Francois, Geyoro, Karchaoui, Cascarino, Baltimore, Katoto
Germany Women: Berger, Hendrich, Minge, Knaak, Linder, Senss, Nusken, Brand, Dallmann, Buhl, Schuller
Anything else catch the eye?
France have scored a total of 11 goals across their three tournament wins so far, averaging nearly four per game. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of those, which suggests there could be plenty of goals for both teams.
BoyleSports are offering 17/10 odds for Over 3.5 total goals here, which seems a wise punt.
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