Spain v England predictions: Who will win Euro 2024 final?
Our predictions for Spain v England in the Euro 2024 final, including who we think will win.
Well, the big day is finally here. In what promises to be a nail-biting 90 minutes (or more) for fans across the country, Gareth Southgate's England side take to the field in Berlin's Olympiastadion tonight for a second consecutive European Championships final.
It's an outcome which for much of the tournament had seemed improbable, especially when the Three Lions trailed Slovakia 1-0 with just seconds on the clock during their Round of 16 clash.
But after Jude Bellingham conjured up a last-gasp wonder goal things have steadily improved, and wins against Switzerland (on penalties) and the Netherlands (thanks to a late Ollie Watkins strike) have put England in an excellent position to finally end 58 years of hurt for the men's team.
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But it won't be an easy feat by any means. While England have largely fumbled their way through the draw with some less-than-impressive performances, their opponents Spain have been at the top of their game throughout – dispatching major heavyweights Germany and France in their previous knockout ties while playing some scintillating football.
Players such as Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams and especially 16-year-old Lamine Yamal have caught the eye, and will certainly pose some major threats for England's backline. But in a one-off game, anything is possible – so can Bellingham, Saka, Kane and co step up and deliver the goods?
RadioTimes.com brings you our predictions for Spain v England at Euro 2024.
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Spain v England predictions
Spain have been the best team at Euro 2024 so far but they have been far from flawless, particularly in narrow victories over Germany and France. England, sluggish at times, have shown a real resilience and will hope they're peaking at the right time.
La Roja will look to control the game, which may not be the worst thing in the world for Southgate's side, who have struggled most when their opponents sit deep. Spain may well get the first goal but they couldn't establish a two-goal lead to kill the game off in their quarter-final and semi-final.
Going behind has helped England click into gear in past games and that could play out again in Berlin. It is going to be painful for Three Lions fans but finally, the 58 years of waiting may end on Sunday night.
RadioTimes.com says... Spain 1-2 England
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