Spain vs England: 2025 UEFA Women’s EURO final match preview, prediction
England’s Lucy Bronze with a tackle against Spain’s midfielder Olga Carmona. Photo Credit- Skysports
At St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday, 27th July by 5:00 PM (WAT) the Lionesses of England will face Spain’s La Roja in a blockbuster UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final. Spain, world champions and Nations League winners, bring unmatched flair with 17 goals, led by Aitana Bonmatí, aiming for their first EURO title. England, the defending champions, rely on resilience and super-subs like Chloe Kelly to secure a historic away triumph. This rematch of the 2023 World Cup final promises a thrilling clash of styles, with glory on the line.
La Roja of Spain team performances
World champions and 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Nations League winners, Spain have been the tournament’s dominant force, reaching their first-ever Women’s EURO final. They topped Group B with a record-equalling 14 goals in three matches, thrashing Portugal 5-0, Belgium 6-2, and losing 3-1 to Italy. Their knockout stage was tougher, edging hosts Switzerland 2-0 and defeating Germany 1-0 in extra time via Aitana Bonmatí’s 113th-minute stunner. Scoring 17 goals and conceding just 3, Spain’s 24 shots per game and 621 completed passes per match underline their attacking flair and possession dominance. Despite a pre-tournament scare with Bonmatí’s viral meningitis, coach Montserrat Tome has guided La Roja to a 10-match winning streak, showcasing their depth despite Jenni Hermoso’s absence.
La Roja tactics
Tome’s 4-3-3 emphasizes possession and high pressing, with 3,171 successful passes and 42 corners won. The midfield trio of Aitana Bonmati (1 goal), Alexia Putellas (18 chances created), and Patri Guijarro (60 progressive passes) dictates play, enabling forwards like Esther Gonzalez (3 goals) and Athenea del Castillo to exploit gaps. Spain’s counter-pressing, with up to seven players in the final third, overwhelms opponents, but their defense, led by Irene Paredes, can be vulnerable to long balls, as Germany’s Klara Buhl exposed. Tome will likely target England’s left flank, where Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood have struggled against pacey wingers like Italy’s Sofia Cantore.
La Roja team news and injuries
Aitana Bonmati, recovered from illness, is the clutch performer (1 goal vs Germany). Esther Gonzalez (3 goals) and Alexia Putellas (2 goals) lead the attack, with Irene Paredes anchoring defense. No reported injuries. All 23 players trained fully on Saturday. Athenea del Castillo’s impact off the bench (1 goal, 1 assist) may earn her a start. Claudia Pina’s Nations League brace against England adds depth.
Expected Lineup (4-3-3): Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Codina, Carmona; Guijarro, Putellas, Bonmatí; Athenea, Gonzalez, Mariona.
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Lionesses of England team form
e defending champions have endured a rollercoaster title defense, reaching their third consecutive major final after winning EURO 2022. An opening 2-1 loss to France was followed by emphatic group-stage wins over the Netherlands (4-0) and Wales (6-1). Their knockout matches required dramatic comebacks: a 2-2 draw with Sweden (won 3-2 on penalties) and a 2-1 extra-time victory over Italy, sealed by Chloe Kelly’s goal. England’s 15 goals and 6 conceded reflect resilience rather than dominance, with substitutes like Michelle Agyemang (2 goals) and Beth Mead proving pivotal. Sarina Wiegman’s side, ranked fifth globally, are driven to become the first English team to win a major trophy on foreign soil, fueled by a “proper England” mentality of grit and adaptability.
Lionesses tactics
Wiegman’s 4-2-3-1 prioritizes resilience and squad versatility. Keira Walsh and Grace Clinton anchor midfield, sacrificing creativity to disrupt opponents’ passing triangles, as seen in their 1-0 Nations League win over Spain in February. Alessia Russo and Lauren Hemp are key in attack, with Hannah Hampton’s distribution (e.g., her pass for Lauren James’s goal vs. Netherlands) enabling direct play to bypass Spain’s midfield. England’s bench strength; Agyemang, Kelly, and Mead scoring in recent matches offers game-changing options. Wiegman may exploit Spain’s high line with long balls from Leah Williamson, the tournament’s most accurate long-ball passer, but must shore up the left defense against Spain’s wingers.
Lionesses team news and injuries
Lauren James (2 goals) is pivotal if fit, with Alessia Russo’s work rate (2+ tackles in 3/4 games) and Lauren Hemp’s pace crucial. Leah Williamson’s ball-playing ability sets the tone. Lauren James, a doubt after an ankle issue against Italy, trained fully on Saturday. All 23 players are available. Chloe Kelly (1 goal, 1 assist) and Michelle Agyemang (2 goals) are super-sub threats, with Beth Mead’s versatility key in midfield or attack.
Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Bright, Greenwood; Walsh, Clinton; James, Toone, Hemp; Russo.
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Spain vs England head-to-head statistics
England and Spain have met 19 times in competitive fixtures, with England winning 9, Spain 5, and 5 draws. Spain won the 2023 World Cup final 1-0 (Olga Carmona), but England won 2-1 in the 2022 EURO quarterfinal and 1-0 in the 2025 Nations League (Jess Park). Spain’s 2-1 Nations League win in June 2025 (Claudia Pina double) is their latest victory. Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win gives them a psychological edge, but England’s 3-2 win in 2013 and 2-0 in 2017 show their competitiveness. Matches are tight, with under 2.5 goals in three of their last five competitive meetings. Spain’s 17 goals to England’s 15 in the tournament suggest a high-scoring final is possible. This is the first Women’s World Cup final rematch in a Women’s EURO final, adding historical weight. England’s resilience contrasts with Spain’s dominance, setting up a blockbuster.
Spain vs England score prediction
Spain enter as favorites, with their 10-match winning streak, superior shot volumes, and possession dominance. Bonmati and Putellas’s midfield mastery could overwhelm England’s Walsh and Clinton, especially if Spain’s pressing disrupts England’s build-up. However, England’s comeback heroics; overcoming 2-0 deficits against Sweden and Italy and super-subs like Agyemang and Kelly give them an edge in clutch moments. Wiegman’s record in finals (4-0 across EUROs and World Cups) and England’s direct play could exploit Spain’s high line, as Germany nearly did. A tight, high-energy final is likely, with England’s resilience potentially forcing extra time or penalties.
