Who will win the final? Predictions and analysis from MELBET experts

The tournament is drawing to a close. Spain and Argentina will battle for the ultimate trophy, while France and England will try to secure a podium finish. Two more matches. Two more great football stories to be written.

Who will be crowned champion? Who will finish the competition with a victory? Discover the analysis from our football experts and make your predictions on the MELBET platform!

Spain vs Argentina: Clash of the Best

Spain enters the final in impressive form. After their unexpected draw against Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente's team has steadily improved. In the knockout stage, the Spaniards eliminated Austria (3-0), Portugal (1-0), and Belgium (2-1) in regulation time, before dominating France with authority in the semi-final.

The match against France showcased the full strength of this Spanish side. They controlled possession, won the midfield battle, applied constant pressure, and gave almost nothing to one of the most dangerous attacks in the world. Towards the end of the match, Mbappé was visibly frustrated, Koundé was hanging his head and no longer actively demanding the ball. At this pace, it almost seemed as though the only way to stop Spain was to wait for the final whistle.

Argentina, however, followed a very different path. The reigning champions regularly had to fight tooth and nail to stay in the competition. Argentinians thrive on dramatic scenarios: in the knockout stages, they often only started playing like champions after conceding a goal. Their greatest hero remains Lionel Messi. Will he ever even get old? Leo has been decisive in every match he's played.

In the round of 16, Egypt pushed the favorites to the brink, taking a 2-0 lead. Argentina responded as only great teams can. The same scenario played out in the semi-final against England: trailing, Scaloni's team never panicked. Messi created the chances, and his teammates converted them. Scaloni's men are now just one win away from a second consecutive World Cup title. Since the start of the knockout stage, this team seems to wait for the most tense moments to reveal its champion's character. Should Argentine fans wait until the second half to really start watching?

Spain seems more balanced. Argentina knows how to survive in the toughest matches. Before us, there's a duel between two reigning champions: the European champion and the South American champion. There's also a symbolic battle for the Ballon d'Or between Messi and Yamal. For a final, it's hard to imagine a better scenario.

Did you see the picture of Messi giving little Yamal a bath? It's not AI. One day Messi held him in his arms, and today Yamal could deny Lionel the trophy. Our prediction: Spain will be crowned champions. Odds: 1.61. De la Fuente's team has found its best form at the most crucial moment. Take advantage of this momentum and bet now on the winner of the match!

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France vs England: who will take the bronze?

Not long ago, France was considered the overwhelming favorite. Mbappé, Dembélé, and Olise confidently led the team forward. Then the semi-final changed everything. France was starved of space, tactical solutions were lacking, and despite everything they had shown since the start of the tournament, the overwhelming favorite produced nothing in the most important match. After the second goal, the team completely collapsed. Where has that once-formidable France gone?

The French now need to find the right response. For Didier Deschamps, the third-place match could be an opportunity to end his time with the national team on a high note. For the players, it's a chance to regain confidence after a tough defeat.

England suffered another disappointment. Thomas Tuchel's team came so close to the final, but they tried too hard to protect their lead. After switching to a five-man defense, the English dropped back, lost control of the ball, and allowed Argentina back into the game. Against Messi and an Argentinian team that never gives up, this decision proved very costly.

England still has a chance to leave the tournament with a medal. They can also get revenge on France, four years after their 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Les Bleus.

France has enough attacking stars to cause problems. England also knows how to create chances. The match has all the makings of an open and high-scoring affair. Do you agree? Then go for the "both teams to score" option with odds of 1.47 and try to turn your analysis into a win. For our part, we see Deschamps' team taking the bronze.

The tournament is drawing to a close. The final matches are coming up. So are the final emotions. And the biggest football trophy on the planet will soon be awarded. Follow the tournament's conclusion with MELBET , make your predictions, and support your favorites!