Nations League: Netherlands and Croatia set for exciting semi-final clash

Netherlands and Croatia will face each other in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on 14/06/2023 at 20:45 CET at Feijenoord Stadium in Rotterdam.

With Spain and Italy facing off in the other semi-final, Sunday's final is set to be a high-profile clash between two top-ranked European teams. Netherlands has previously reached the Nations League final, while a victory would secure Croatia's first-ever spot in the final.

For Netherlands, Sven Botman, Tijjani Reijnders, and Joey Veerman are set to make their national team debuts. Croatia has called up uncapped players Dion Drena Beljo and Nediljko Labrovic, alongside experienced names such as Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, and Domagoj Vida, who all have over 100 caps.

Data for Netherlands:

In their last match on 27/03/2023, Netherlands defeated Gibraltar with a score of 3-0. In the last 5 matches, Netherlands has won 4 times, lost 1 time, and drawn 0 times. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals. In this season of the UEFA Nations League, Netherlands has won 5 times, lost 0 times, and drawn 1 time. They have scored an average of 2.33 goals per match and conceded 1 goal. Netherlands is unbeaten in their last 12 home matches, scoring at least 1 goal in each of those matches. They have also been undefeated in their last 10 matches in the UEFA Nations League. Netherlands has been in impressive form, scoring goals consistently and performing well in both home and away matches.

Data for Croatia:

In their last match on 28/03/2023, Croatia defeated Turkey with a score of 0-2. In the last 5 matches, Croatia has won 4 times, lost 0 times, and drawn 1 time. They have scored an average of 1.8 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals. In this season of the UEFA Nations League, Croatia has won 4 times, lost 1 time, and drawn 1 time. They have scored an average of 1.33 goals per match and conceded 1 goal. Croatia has also been in good form, with a solid defensive record and a consistent goal-scoring ability.

Head-to-head:

Netherlands and Croatia have faced each other only twice in the past, with both teams securing one victory each.

The match promises to be a closely contested one, with Netherlands being the favorite. However, Croatia cannot be underestimated, and their experienced players can make a difference.

BetMines prediction for this match is Under 2.5 Goals.