Spain vs Netherlands: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Spain are in a good position to qualify for the Nations League semi-finals after Mikel Merino’s late goal made it 2-2 at Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam.

Having produced a very promising performance in the first leg, youthful Netherlands side will be looking to cause a major upset and pip Spain to a place at the final tournament.

Amsterdam Kid Shines for Spain

Under the guidance of former Under-21 boss Luis de la Fuente, Spain produced one of the most impressive tournament finals performances to win Euro 2024, and they have since remained the team to beat on European soil.

La Furia Roja won the first place in Nations League Group 4 in style, winning five straight games following the opening draw in Serbia.

Buoyed by the latest run of victories, Spain took an early lead in Rotterdam thanks to Nico Williams, but were, nonetheless, a goal down at half-time as Cody Gakpo and Tijani Reijnders both got on the scoresheet.

However, Mikel Merino’s late goal ensured Spain remained the favourites to go through and they will fancy their chances of securing a place in the semi-finals.

Spain Injury & Suspension News

Amsterdam-born stopper Dean Huijsen is expected to be handed his first Spain start after impressing as a sub in the first leg.

Pau Cubarsi has remained with the squad after suffering an ankle injury, but he is unlikely to be risked. Lazio defender Mario Gila was called as a replacement.

Brave, but Unlucky

With so much fresh talent coming through the ranks, Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman is both spoilt for choice and always in for a major selection headache.

After a very promising showing at the Euro 2024 that ended in a heart-breaking semi-final defeat to England, Oranje have been hit and miss in the current Nations League campaign.

Netherlands eventually finished second behind Germany to set up a quarter-final clash with Spain and even though they were considered underdogs in the first leg, Ronald Koeman’s men produced a very promising showing.

Oranje would have most likely won the game had it not been for Jorrel Hato’s sending off, and they will take a lot of positives from that match.

With both sides bagging goals for fun at the moment, bear in mind that both teams to score pays 1.79 at Stake.

Netherlands Injury & Suspension News

Left-back Jorrel Hato is suspended after he was sent off in Rotterdam, while Ronald Koeman is unlikely to make too many changes to the side after such a good performance in the first leg.

Spain vs Netherlands Prediction

Even though Netherlands showed a lot of promise in the first leg, it would take a much better side and a near-perfect performance to stop Spain from winning at Estadio de Mestalla.

Home win and both teams to score is priced at 3.40, but a simple home win pays nicely and is a safer option here.

CryptoGamba tip: Home win – 1.70 @BC Game