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Spain vs Netherlands Preview

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Sunday, Mar 23
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Mestalla Stadium, Spain

Spain's national football team will welcome the Netherlands in the 2nd leg quarter-final clash of the Nations League campaign at the Mestalla Stadium. Both teams had a polar opposite run in the Nations League campaign but Spain should be able to eke out an easy win.

Following their stellar run in the European Championships, Spain's national football team has had a formidable run in the Nations League and remains unbeaten in their last ten games in the competition. La Roja’s are favourites for this fixture and will be flying high on their home soil.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands' national football team started their Nations League campaign on a sour note but still unconvincingly managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. Despite that, Oranje is one of the favourites to win the Nations League this summer.

Spain Team News

The home side would not have players like Inigo Martinez, Marc Casado, and Bryan Zaragoza available for this due to their respective injuries. Unai Simon is expected to start in between the sticks.

Netherlands Team News

Meanwhile, the Netherlands would be without the services of Devyne Rensch, Denzel Dumfries, Jerdy Schouten, Nathan Ake, and Stefan de Vrij. Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo is expected to lead the line whereas Jorrel Hato remains suspended for this tie.

Spain vs Netherlands Predicted Lineups

Spain predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Simon

Defenders: Porro, Cubarsi, Le Normand, Cucurella

Midfielders: Ruiz, Zubimendi, Pedri

Forwards: Yamal, Morata, N. Williams

Netherlands predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

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

Midfielders: Koopmeiners, De Jong, Reijnders

Forwards: Simons, Brobbey, Gakpo

Spain vs Netherlands Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 13 times in the past, with the Netherlands winning only six of those games. Spain has secured only four whereas the remaining three games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Spain vs Netherlands

Lamine Yamal (Spain football team)

Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal is regarded as one of the sought-after wingers in the world at the tender age of 17. The teenager possesses a quick burst of space which makes it tough for defenders to dispossess him.

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands football team)

Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo found the back of the net in the reverse fixture and has scored three goals and created one assist in the competition. In the last game, Gakpo capitalized on Frimpong’s excellent attack scoring a crucial goal.

Spain vs Netherlands Prediction

Spain's national football team has had a dream run in their Nations League campaign, as they remain unbeaten in the competition. They remain unbeaten in the last six games and the defending champions are considered favourites for this tie. The hosts will expect to continue their formidable run and extend their winning run to seven games.

Netherlands's national football team has had a mixed start to their Nations League campaign as they secured only two wins in their six group-stage matches. Oranje have now won only one of their last six games in the competition and are not expected to come out on top against the host nation.

Predicted Score: Spain 2-1 Netherlands

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