Pronóstico: France vs. Spain - Second Half Result

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Market context

This FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain unfolds in Dallas on 14 July 2026, with the market betting exclusively on which side scores more goals in the second half of regular and stoppage time. The crowd-implied probability of 0% for a France second-half win suggests traders expect Spain to dominate the closing 45 minutes or the match to end level in that period, despite France’s perfect 6W-0D-0L tournament record and six consecutive wins [5][9].

Historically, Spain holds a slight edge in the 38-match head-to-head record with 18 wins to France’s 13, and they have won the last two encounters, including a 2-1 semi-final victory at Euro 2024 [1]. Crucially, 11 of France’s 16 goals at this World Cup arrived after half-time, indicating strong second-half attacking output, yet Spain’s remarkable 36-game unbeaten run in 90 minutes (dating back to March 2024) and nine clean sheets in their last 14 major tournament matches provide a formidable defensive counter-narrative [5].

Traders must monitor the fitness status of Kylian Mbappé, who was withdrawn during the quarter-final against Morocco with an ankle problem but is reportedly moving freely in recent training footage [5]. Additionally, the absence of Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba from France’s Saturday training session raises concerns about defensive stability, which could influence second-half goal dynamics [1]. Spain’s Lamine Yamal, who has scored three goals in two appearances against France, remains a key catalyst for second-half momentum [5].

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