Why England will beat in Spain in Euro 2025 final as Chloe Kelly prediction made

Why England will beat in Spain in Euro 2025 final as Chloe Kelly prediction made

England face Spain in the final of Euro 2025 on Sunday as Sarina Wiegman's side chase back-to-back European Championship titles

Chloe Kelly was the hero for England last time out against Italy in the semi-finals of Euro 2025 (Image: Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)

England are on the brink of glory again under Sarina Wiegman.

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The Lionesses are just 90 minutes away from winning consecutive European Championship titles as they prepare to face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. England have made it hard for themselves after needing extra time and penalties to see off Sweden in the quarter-finals.

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Wiegman's side then needed extra time again in the semi-finals against Italy, but avoided the dreaded spot-kicks after Chloe Kelly's late winner. They now face the biggest test of all as they look to beat world champions Spain, who are chasing a first-ever women's European Championship title.

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So who will come out on top in Basel, Switzerland this weekend? Below, writers at The Manchester Evening News have offered their predictions for Sunday's final.

Isaac Seelochan

I'm going to have to go with my head over my heart and say Spain. These England players must be physically and perhaps mentally fatigued after going the distance in both knockout games so far.

And I think that will play a role in Sunday's final, with Spain being the worst possible opponents if you're tired, when you consider how well they keep the ball.

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England's ability to stay in games and the Spaniards' unconvincing win over Germany will give the Lionesses hope. But every tournament-winning team has an off day, and I fear that Spain have already had theirs.

Prediction: Spain 2-0 England

Hush Kerai

Only a matter of weeks ago, a Dutch manager showed us all how you mastermind a perfect English underdog performance against a highly fancied Spanish outfit in a major European final.

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Renee Slegers and Arsenal have given Sarina Weigman and the Lionesses a blueprint on how to beat the all-conquering Spanish juggernaut with their game plan in the Women's Champions League final against the mighty Barcelona in June. A resolute defensive performance through the first hour followed by a series of well-timed, direct and attacking second half substitutes to catch the now-frustrated possession-obsessed opponents cold.

In Michelle Agyemang, Chloe Kelly and Aggie Beever-Jones, England have the required fire power to change the game from the bench, so long as the Lionesses can stay in the contest until those changes are made.

Prediction: Spain 0-1 England

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Amie Wilson

Looking at the performances of the two teams so far in this tournament there should only be one winner in Spain, but luckily for England football doesn’t work that way.

While the performances have not been perfect, the Lionesses have shown the fight and the never say die attitude to make it through the matches against Sweden and Italy, coming from behind in both to book their place in the final.

England will be out for revenge as in Spain, they face the team who beat them in the World Cup final just two years ago. They will need all the fight that they have shown so far, and they do have the players to cause the opposition problems, whether that's from the start or from the bench. Strength in depth has been key for England so far this tournament.

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Spain’s struggles in the semi-final against Germany should also cause some optimism for England. The way the tournament has gone it just feels like it’s the Lionesses’ time again - I’m hoping it’s not just my heart talking.

Prediction: Spain 1-2 England

Bruna Reis

As a Portuguese supporter, I’d love to see England lift the Euro 2025 trophy - they’ve shown incredible heart, discipline, and resilience throughout the tournament. They've fought their way into a third consecutive major final, which is no small feat. That said, I do feel Spain might have a slight edge going into this clash. They’ve looked technically superior at times and are tactically sharp, which could pose real challenges for England.

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One concern I have is England's tendency to make tactical adjustments a bit too late in games. In high-stakes matches like this, timing is everything and against a composed, possession-dominant side like Spain, any hesitation in making changes could be costly. That said, I really hope I’m proven wrong.

Players like Agyemang bring such energy and creativity to the pitch, and I’d love to see her get the start. If she and the rest of the squad rise to the occasion, there’s every chance England could bring the trophy home.

To match that, I’m also predicting a goal fest.

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Prediction: Spain 2-3 England.

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