Spain are HUGE favourites to beat Switzerland in Women's Euros quarter-final clash - but both sides are priced at 33/1 to win dreaded penalty shootout
The World Cup winners, who beat England in the 2023 final, have scythed through everyone in their path so far, beating Italy, Belgium and Portugal with an aggregate score of 14-3.
As such they are considered strong favourites to go all the way in Switzerland and hold both European and World titles concurrently.
Spain's men's team famously managed the feat between 2008 and 2014, when their world crown was taken by Germany after La Roja had won the Euros in both 2008 and 2012.
Backed by Sky Bet as 1/40 favourites to qualify for the semi-finals against Switzerland on Friday, it is clear that Alexia Putellas and Co will take some stopping.
Switzerland have been priced at 14/1 to stop the Spanish machine in its tracks, but as the game is a knockout clash, we also have the options of extra time and a penalty shootout to contend with.
Spain are 1/14 to get the job done in 90 minutes, with a draw priced at 10/1 and 22/1 for Switzerland to shock the world champions.
For one of the teams to win it in extras, Sky Bet have odds of 12/1, with Spain priced at 14/1 and Switzerland a wider 33/1 to snatch a victory inside 120 minutes.
The game is considered an unlikely 22/1 to go to penalties, but interestingly there is no clear favourite should the match reach that point.
Both teams have been priced at 33/1 to get the job done from spot-kicks.
Sky Bet odds for Spain vs Switzerland:
Spain in 90 minutes 1/14
Switzerland in 90 minutes 22/1
Draw after 90 minutes 10/1
Spain to reach semi-finals 1/40
Switzerland to reach semi-finals 14/1
Either team in ET 12/1
Spain in ET 14/1
Switzerland in ET 33/1
Either team on pens 22/1
Spain on pens 33/1
Switzerland on pens 33/1
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