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<\/a><\/p>Euro 2016 is now down to the final four.\u00a0Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal\u00a0stands between Gareth Bale’s Wales and an unlikely spot in the final. And in the other semifinal, host France needs to topple world champion Germany to keep alive its dreams of being crowned\u00a0European champs on home soil.<\/p>\nSo who comes out on top in these two captivating semifinal matchups? Check out our picks for each one below.<\/p>\n
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\nEuro 2016 Semifinals\u00a0Predictions and Picks<\/h2>\nWales vs. Portugal (June 6, 3:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Wales +250<\/strong>\u00a0vs. Portugal +108<\/strong>, tie +190<\/strong>; total 2.0 – view all Euro 2016 lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nPortugal has played five full matches in Euro 2016 but has yet to come out on top in 90 minutes. The Portuguese have gone with quite a defensive style, especially during the knockout rounds. They\u2019ve been very good at that style, too, with Pepe defending like a man possessed. However, the center-back is a doubt to play due to a thigh injury, which would be a big blow to the Portuguese defense.<\/p>\n
They should still have the edge over Wales on offense, though.\u00a0They have one of the deadliest players in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo, who is capable of producing magic at a moment\u2019s notice. The likes of Nani and Ricardo Quaresma have also impressed in the tournament. Portugal\u2019s forwards are nominally wide players, and their movement could be challenging for the Welsh defense to adjust to.<\/p>\n
On the other side, Wales looked terrific in a 3-1 win over Belgium in the quarterfinals. However, they will be without their second-best attacking player, Aaron Ramsey, due to suspension. Ramsey\u2019s absence will be tough to overcome, especially since he has been the primary link to Gareth Bale up front.<\/p>\n
Wales has shown throughout the tournament that it is very well-organized. But without Ramsey\u2019s help bringing\u00a0the ball to the opposing half and taking the pressure off the defense, they could be forced to defend too much against Portugal.<\/p>\n
Writer’s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Portugal wins it in 90 minutes, 2-1.<\/p>\nGermany vs. France\u00a0(June 7, 3:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Line:<\/strong> Germany\u00a0+172<\/strong>\u00a0vs. France\u00a0153<\/strong>, tie +187<\/strong>; total 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0view all Euro 2016 lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nHost nation France is coming off the biggest win in the quarterfinals, a 5-2 demolition of Cinderella team Iceland. The French finally fired\u00a0on all cylinders offensively, a promising sign ahead of the semifinals. They undoubtedly have the attacking talent to trouble the Germans if they take the game to them.<\/p>\n
However, the French are far from rock solid at the back. Even with defensive midfielder N\u2019Golo Kante available once again, they haven\u2019t really shown the right balance in midfield, even against very limited opposition like Albania and Ireland.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Germany will be not be at full-strength against France. Starting center-back Mats Hummels is suspended, central midfielders Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are both massive injury doubts, and striker Mario Gomez\u2019s tournament is over.<\/p>\n
Manager Jogi Low still has some options to turn to off his very deep bench, though. And as he showed against Italy, he can adjust his tactics according to the opponent. The Germans have yet to concede a goal in open play, and they inspire much more confidence in their ability to operate efficiently on both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n
Writer’s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Germany outfoxes France and wins, 2-1.<\/p>\n
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Euro 2016 Semifinals\u00a0Predictions and Picks<\/h2>\nWales vs. Portugal (June 6, 3:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
Line:<\/strong>\u00a0Wales +250<\/strong>\u00a0vs. Portugal +108<\/strong>, tie +190<\/strong>; total 2.0 – view all Euro 2016 lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Portugal has played five full matches in Euro 2016 but has yet to come out on top in 90 minutes. The Portuguese have gone with quite a defensive style, especially during the knockout rounds. They\u2019ve been very good at that style, too, with Pepe defending like a man possessed. However, the center-back is a doubt to play due to a thigh injury, which would be a big blow to the Portuguese defense.<\/p>\n They should still have the edge over Wales on offense, though.\u00a0They have one of the deadliest players in the world in Cristiano Ronaldo, who is capable of producing magic at a moment\u2019s notice. The likes of Nani and Ricardo Quaresma have also impressed in the tournament. Portugal\u2019s forwards are nominally wide players, and their movement could be challenging for the Welsh defense to adjust to.<\/p>\n On the other side, Wales looked terrific in a 3-1 win over Belgium in the quarterfinals. However, they will be without their second-best attacking player, Aaron Ramsey, due to suspension. Ramsey\u2019s absence will be tough to overcome, especially since he has been the primary link to Gareth Bale up front.<\/p>\n Wales has shown throughout the tournament that it is very well-organized. But without Ramsey\u2019s help bringing\u00a0the ball to the opposing half and taking the pressure off the defense, they could be forced to defend too much against Portugal.<\/p>\n Writer’s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Portugal wins it in 90 minutes, 2-1.<\/p>\n Line:<\/strong> Germany\u00a0+172<\/strong>\u00a0vs. France\u00a0153<\/strong>, tie +187<\/strong>; total 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0view all Euro 2016 lines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Host nation France is coming off the biggest win in the quarterfinals, a 5-2 demolition of Cinderella team Iceland. The French finally fired\u00a0on all cylinders offensively, a promising sign ahead of the semifinals. They undoubtedly have the attacking talent to trouble the Germans if they take the game to them.<\/p>\n However, the French are far from rock solid at the back. Even with defensive midfielder N\u2019Golo Kante available once again, they haven\u2019t really shown the right balance in midfield, even against very limited opposition like Albania and Ireland.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Germany will be not be at full-strength against France. Starting center-back Mats Hummels is suspended, central midfielders Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are both massive injury doubts, and striker Mario Gomez\u2019s tournament is over.<\/p>\n Manager Jogi Low still has some options to turn to off his very deep bench, though. And as he showed against Italy, he can adjust his tactics according to the opponent. The Germans have yet to concede a goal in open play, and they inspire much more confidence in their ability to operate efficiently on both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n Writer’s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Germany outfoxes France and wins, 2-1.<\/p>\nGermany vs. France\u00a0(June 7, 3:00 PM ET)<\/h3>\n
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