Let's jump right into the meat and potatoes of this Women's Euro matchup, ladies and gentlemen. We've got the fiery Spain against the underdogs, Belgium.
In the goalkeeper arena, Adriana Nanclares for Spain has an okayish rating of 6.80 with 1 save to her name, whereas Lisa Lichtfus of Belgium sports a sturdy 7.60 rating with 6 saves tucked into her gloves. Not the most exhilarating figures but hey, goalkeepers can't always be superheroes, right?
The forefront of Belgium, eh, rather lackluster crew, features the likes of Sari Kees and Tessa Wullaert, both posting decent ratings of 7.50 and 7.40 respectively, but with zilch goals to decorate their stats. I mean, it doesn't take a football genius to guess what a 0 in the goals column means.
As if the plot needed thickening, Spain parades an enviable line-up. We've got Alexia Putellas, a fiery comet with an impressive 9.20 rating and a goal under her belt. Mariona Caldentey isn't far behind with an 8.90 rating, however, she's yet to tick off the goals box. If you're looking for goals, look no further than Esther González with her cool 2 goals and an 8.50 rating to boot.
The tournament records present a stark contrast, with Belgium still on the hunt for their maiden victory and Spain sitting comfortably with a solitary win. The recent results narrate the same tale. Spain arrives with an impressive string of victories, whereas Belgium...well, they beat Greece, folks.
So, let's not beat around the bush any longer. If I had my last buck to put anywhere, it would decidedly go towards Spain given their recent killer form and a lineup that could make any team nervous.
Albert's Prediction: Spain by 3