Germany vs. France: Live Stream, Odds and Form Guide for Euro 2016

France will face World Cup holders Germany in the semi-final at UEFA Euro 2016 in Marseille on Thursday.

The hosts appeared to click into gear for the first time at the tournament when they hammered Iceland 5-2 in the last eight on Sunday, while Germany survived an epic and error-strewn penalty shootout against Italy.

A German win can only happen if they control France's pace and power up top, while Les Bleus will need to stymie the world champions' slick passing in midfield.

Before a preview, here are the schedule and viewing details, followed by the form guide and odds:

Date: Thursday, July 7

Time: 8 p.m. (BST) / 3 p.m. (ET)

TV: BBC One / ESPN

Live Stream: BBC iPlayer / WatchESPN

Nation	Form	Odds (win)	Odds (draw)
Germany	DWWDWW	9-5	2-1
France	WWDWWW	2-1	2-1

Here are some other odds for the match:

Bet	Odds
First Goalscorer	Dimitri Payet (17-2), Mario Gotze (9-1), Olivier Giroud (32-5), Antoine Griezmann (7-1)
Man Of The Match	Payet (7-1), Griezmann (8-1), Toni Kroos (8-1)
Both Teams To Score	No (15-16), Yes (11-10)

For updated odds, visit Odds Shark and Oddschecker.com.

Preview

France's plans up top could be disrupted by fitness worries concerning Olivier Giroud. The Arsenal target man is a doubt with a knee injury, according to Jamie Gordon of the Sun.

Giroud is often criticised, but the traditional-style centre-forward has the attributes that could trouble Germany. Specifically, the Gunners star is very effective in the air, and his strength is matched by underrated technical quality as a skilled link player.

Thibault Camus/Associated Press

It's a style of play Germany are already aware of, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes his defence can cope with the aerial threat, per Goal's Stefan Coerts. 

"Giroud is a very dangerous poacher inside the box," Neuer said at a news conference. "He is strong in the air, he is dangerous for central defenders. But we know him and can prepare for him."

Giroud's uncertain status explains why his odds as first goalscorer are 32-5, but if fit, he'll be a solid bet to find the net because of the physical pressure he can apply.

Even without Giroud, France boast ample forward talent capable of striking early. Chief among them is stylish and creative forward Dimitri Payet. The West Ham United attacker is a solid 17-2 to give France the lead.

Germany may sound wary about Giroud, but the France international is concerned about Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil.

Giroud believes vigilance will be the key to keeping the former Real Madrid man quiet, according to John Cross of the Daily Mirror: “Ozil is a very talented player in terms of his passing and his vision for Arsenal and for Germany. He likes to drift between the lines so you have to keep an eye on him. We will have to stop him."

Ozil is Germany's chief creator, but it's Toni Kroos who controls the passing a little deeper in midfield.

If Kroos is given the freedom of the middle, Germany will boss possession and nullify France's attacking threat. That would make 8-1 on the 26-year-old Real Madrid schemer winning the man-of-the-match award look like a smart bet.

The hosts showed their class against Iceland, but expect Germany to be artful and subtle enough in forward areas to edge a tense semi-final.

Prediction: Germany 2-1 France