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July 7th UEFA European Women's Championship - Spain (W) VS Belgium (W) Prediction

July 7th UEFA European Women's Championship - Spain (W) VS Belgium (W) Prediction
UEFA European Women's Championship - Spain (W) VS Belgium (W)
Match Time:08-07-2025 00:00 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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Spain (Women) Review
Spain, the reigning World Cup and UEFA Women’s Nations League champions, are favorites to win their first UEFA Women’s Euro title in 2025. Coached by Montse Tomé, they dominated their Group B opener, thrashing Portugal 5-0 on July 3, with goals from Esther González (2), Vicky López, Alexia Putellas, and Cristina Martín-Prieto. Their 4-2-3-1 formation, powered by Ballon d’Or winners Aitana Bonmatí (recovered from meningitis) and Putellas, averages 2.83 goals per match in recent competitive games. Spain’s possession-heavy style (62% average) and attacking depth (21 goals in 6 games in 2025) overwhelm opponents, though their defense conceded in three of their last five. Recent form: WWLWW. Injuries are minimal, but Bonmatí’s minutes may be managed.

Belgium (Women) Review
Belgium, ranked 19th in UEFA, are a rising force but face an uphill battle in Group B. Led by captain Tessa Wullaert, their all-time leading scorer, they lost 1-0 to Italy in their opener, struggling to create chances (0.8 xG). Their 4-3-3 relies on Wullaert’s finishing and Tine De Caigny’s versatility, but they’ve scored just 1.2 goals per match in their last five (W2-D1-L2). Defensively solid (1.0 goals conceded), they upset England 3-2 in a friendly but were thrashed 7-0 by Spain in April 2024. Injuries to Janice Cayman (questionable, ankle) could weaken their backline. Recent form: LWDWL.

Head to Head
Spain and Belgium have met four times since 2024, with Spain dominating:
May 30, 2025 (Nations League, Belgium): Belgium 1-5 Spain (González x2, Athenea x2, Redondo). Spain overwhelmed with 24 shots.
February 21, 2025 (Nations League, Spain): Spain 3-2 Belgium (Pina; Paralluelo assist). A tight contest, but Spain prevailed.
July 16, 2024 (Friendly, Belgium): Spain 2-0 Belgium (Bonmatí goal). Spain controlled possession.
April 5, 2024 (Nations League, Belgium): Belgium 0-7 Spain (Paralluelo hat-trick). Spain’s biggest win. Spain are unbeaten (4W-0D-0L), averaging 4.25 goals per match. Belgium scored once across these games, with no match seeing both teams score.

Prediction: Spain 3-0 Belgium
The Group B clash on July 7, 2025, in Thun, Switzerland, heavily favors Spain. Their world-class attack (Bonmatí, Putellas, Paralluelo) and recent 5-0 rout of Portugal contrast with Belgium’s struggles to score (0 goals vs Italy). Belgium’s defensive resilience and Wullaert’s threat could keep it competitive early, but Spain’s 62% possession and 12.4 shots per game should overwhelm. Belgium’s upset potential (e.g., vs England) is noted, but their 0-7 and 1-5 losses to Spain suggest a repeat drubbing. Bookmakers give Spain a 78% win probability (odds 1.22). Expect Paralluelo or González to score, with Spain’s press stifling Belgium’s attack.