Netherlands vs Spain Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Nations League

Netherlands vs Spain Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Thursday, Mar 20
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: De Kuip, Netherlands

Netherlands's national football team will play host to Spain in the quarter-final clash of the Nations League campaign at the De Kuip. The last fixture between both sides in a draw and this fixture is expected to be a fairly one-sided game.

Following their disappointing run in the Nations League this year, Netherlands' national football team have still managed to book a place in the quarter-finals. The Oranje have struggled at the start of the competition but without a doubt, this will be a tough game for Ronald Koeman's squad.

Meanwhile, Spain' national football team have maintained their superb run in the Nations League campaign and have lost just one of their last 25 international matches. La Roja are the defending champions and could eke out an easy win.

Netherlands national football team news

Netherlands have a lengthy absentee list with the likes of Denzel Dumfries, Jerdy Schouten, Nathan Ake, Stefan de Vrij, and Devyne Rensch all sidelined with their respective injuries. Joshua Zirkzee, Wout Weghorst, Marten de Roon and Quinten Timber have not been called up for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Spain national football team news

Meanwhile, for Spain, they would again be without the services of Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza in this tie due to their respective injury concerns. Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has received his first international call-up.

Netherlands vs Spain Predicted Lineups

Netherlands National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Frimpong, De Ligt, Van Dijk, J. Timber

Midfielders: Gravenberch, De Jong, Reijnders

Forwards: Simons, Brobbey, Gakpo

Spain National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Simon

Defenders: Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella

Midfielders: Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri

Forwards: Yamal, Morata, N. Williams

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 12 times in the past, with Netherlands winning six games. The Spain national football team have only secured four wins whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Netherlands vs Spain

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands National Football Team)

Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo is one of the first names in Ronald Koeman's team sheet and has scored two goals and created one assist in the competition. He is known for his vision and dribbling ability while also creating chances for his teammates.

Lamine Yamal (Spain National Football Team)

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal will earn his 18th senior cap in this tie at the age of 17. The young attacker’s low centre of gravity offers him excellent balance and his quick burst of space is one of his highlighting attributes. Yamal is also enjoying a stellar campaign with the Blaugrana.

Netherlands vs Spain Prediction

Netherlands's national football team made a mixed start to their Nations League campaign, as they managed to win only two of their six fixtures in the competition. The last game between both sides ended in a 1-1 draw. The Orange reached the quarter-final in an unconvincing fashion and they could muster only a single clean sheet from their six Nations League group matches.

Spain's national football team are arguably the best international side in the competition as they have won their last five games in a row. The defending champions had an impressive run in the European championships last summer and we can expect a comfortable win for the Spaniards on Thursday night.

Predicted Score: Netherlands 1-2 Spain

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