Women's Nations League: Semifinals Kick-off with First-Leg Drama
by Thobelani Moyo | by Thobelani Moyo
Germany vs. France: A rivalry rekindled
- Date and Time: 24 October 2025, 16:45 (BST).
- Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany.
- Head-to-Head: 24 meetings (Germany 13 wins; France 6 wins; Draws 5).
This has to be one of the most anticipated matches in the UEFA Women's Nations League, and it's the heated rivalry between Germany and France.
Germany has gotten the better of their opponents in two of their last three competitive matches. The eight-time European champions first triumphed over France in July 2022 when they won 2-1 in the Euro semi-finals.
Most recently, DFB-Frauenteam won 6-5 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Regarding their performance in the 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League, they managed to reach the semi-finals by finishing at the top of League A Group A1 with 16 points to their name.
Below is the list of their group stage results:
- Drew against the Netherlands 2-2 on February 21st (away)
- Won against Austria 4-1 on February 25th (home)
- Won against Scotland 4-0 on April 4th (away)
- Won against Scotland 6-1 on April 8th (home)
- Won against the Netherlands 4-0 on May 30th (home)
- Won against Austria 6-0 on June 3rd (away)
As for France, their win against Germany came in this competition. However, this was in the previous edition of the UEFA Women's Nations League semi-final, with Les Bleus coming out on top in a 2-1 victory before losing to eventual winners Spain in the finals. Will Les Bleus be able to replicate the same performance and see off the threat of Germany? For more information, find out what our SportyTrader betting experts have to say in our Germany vs France prediction.
Both sides will be relieved to know that the current edition of the 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League has come with some changes. What was once a one-legged semi-final has been extended to two legs, giving each side a chance to prove their worth on the grandest stage.
Below is the list of their group stage results:
- Won against Norway 1-0 on February 21st (home)
- Won against Iceland 3-2 on February 25th (home)
- Won against Switzerland 2-0 on April 4th (away)
- Won against Norway 2-0 on April 8th (away)
- Won against Switzerland 4-0 on May 30th (home)
- Won against Iceland 2-0 on June 3rd (away)
Spain vs. Sweden - A rematch worthy of a final
- Date and Time: 24 October 2025, 19:00 (BST).
- Venue: Estadio La Rosaleda, Malaga, Spain.
- Head-to-Head record: 14 meetings (Spain 3 wins; Sweden 7 wins; Draws 4).
Spain are the defending champions of the UEFA Women's Nations League after winning the competition last season for the first time in their history.
As a result of being crowned champions, they have a target on their backs with different nations drooling over their prestigious crown. However, La Roja remains composed under this pressure and have certainly proven their worth as a dominant force in European football.
In the group stages of the UEFA Women's Nations League, La Roja, as expected of them, finished as League A Group A3 winners with 15 points to their name.
Below is the list of their group stage results:
- Won against Belgium 3-2 on March 21st (home)
- Lost 1-0 against England on February 26th (away)
- Won against Portugal 4-2 on April 4th (away)
- Won against Portugal 7-1 on April 8th (home)
- Won against Belgium 5-1 on May 30th (away)
- Won against England 2-1 on June 3rd (home)
Sweden have the upper hand in this fixture against the European giants. There's no knowing what kind of team comes into this crucial encounter, which makes it scary, considering they can be a very competitive side. One certain thing is that: they won't easily back down without a fight.
The Blue-Yellow are out to exact revenge on Spain. This is the same side that condemned them to two defeats in the 2023-24 UEFA Women's Nations League - inaugural season. Located in Nations League A division Group 4, their last outing against this opponent resulted in a morale-sapping 5-3 defeat.
How can we forget that in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, they couldn't reach the finals after suffering a setback in the semi-finals.
Going back to their performance in the current edition of the UEFA Women's Nations League semi-final, they finished at the top of League A Group A4 with 12 points to their name. This marks their first-ever appearance at this stage, and they will be out to impress in their first attempt.
Below is the list of their group stage results:
- Won against Denmark 2-1 on February 21st (away)
- Drew against Wales 1-1 on February 26th (away)
- Won against Italy 3-2 on April 4th (home)
- Drew against Wales 1-1 on April 8th (home)
- Drew against Italy 0-0 on May 30th (away)
- Won against Denmark 6-1 on June 3rd (home)
