France vs. Germany: European Championship quarter-finals – who will advance to the semi-finals?

France vs. Germany: European Championship quarter-finals – who will advance to the semi-finals?

Today, July 19, 2025, France will meet Germany in the quarterfinals of the Women's European Championship. The game starts at 9:00 p.m. in St. Jakob Park in Basel. The signs are exciting and promise a heated duel. France is considered a hot title contender and drew attention in the group stage with three wins against England, the Netherlands and Wales. So they fought their way to the knockout round with 9 points out of 9 possible.

But what is going on in Germany? After initial successes, the DFB team recently suffered a bitter 1:4 defeat against Sweden. In this game, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger in particular was not in top form and made several bad passes. In addition, Carlotta Wamser is suspended due to a red card and Julia Gwinn is out injured. So only Sophia Kleinherne remains as an alternative in defense.

Statistical insights and betting odds

The statistics speak for Germany, who have 12 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats in 20 matches against France. But in the last direct encounters the wind has changed: France defeated the DFB team 2-1 in the Nations League in February 2024. The betting providers see Germany as a slight outsider, with an average win rate for France of 2.18 and Bwin even offering 2.05 for their win. The betting tips are therefore clear: many expect France to win and under 3.5 goals, while both teams should definitely score.

In this European Championship, the French team showed that they were maturing tactically and appearing more self-confident. The top performers Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Jule Brand have already scored two goals each, which is further fueling the French offensive. France have scored a total of 11 goals in all three preliminary round games and are expected to focus on the flanks to put the German defense under pressure.

Outlook for the DFB team

In case of doubt, Germany threatens to be eliminated in the quarter-finals for the second time in the history of the European Championship. It will be exciting to see whether the players can improve compared to the group phase to withstand this pressure. If the DFB team wants to turn things around, they have to be more stable defensively and pose more danger offensively.

The duel not only promises to be interesting from a footballing perspective, but could also set the course for the championship. The focus is on every action because expectations are high and there is a lot at stake. The clock is ticking and fans can look forward to a thrilling evening. You can find more information about the Women's European Championship at Kicker.

Let's keep our fingers crossed that things turn out well for our DFB girls!