Netherlands vs Spain prediction 20.03.2025 | Nations League
Netherlands
2 - 2
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Half time: 1 - 1
Full time: 2 - 2
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Spain
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3.40
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3.44
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2.24
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- Competition: Nations League
- Date: 20th March 2025
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: De Kuip
A Nations League quarter-final first leg takes place on Thursday night when the Netherlands host Spain.
The Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-finals by finishing second in League A Group 3, while the visitors finished top of Group A with 16 points from a possible 18.
Virgil van Dijk and Co have been inconsistent in recent months. Ronald Koeman's side managed just one win in their last five matches, losing once and playing out four draws. But the Flying Dutchmen will be buoyed by the fact that their only win in that time came on home soil, when they thrashed Hungary 4-0 on Matchday 5 of the group stage.
Almost everything has gone the way of the Spaniards in the last 12 months. The Red Fury were on an eight-match winning streak prior to their Euro final triumph in July, and go into Thursday's game on a five-match winning streak.
Netherlands vs Spain Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
Ronald Koeman's side's last match in November ended in a 1-1 draw, but the Oranje have produced some very entertaining football at home in recent times. They scored eleven goals in their last three matches alone, with each of the last six games ending with more than three goals.
No one needs to be reminded of Spain's attacking prowess, as the Red Fury have scored two or more goals in four of their last five matches. Three of those encounters produced more than three goals and I expect a similar outcome this week.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Netherlands vs Spain prediction: 1-2
Netherlands vs Spain Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Netherlands
1 : 1
Spain
Friendly International
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Netherlands
2 : 0
Spain
Friendly International
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Spain
1 : 5
Netherlands
World Cup
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Netherlands
0 : 1
Spain
World Cup
Netherlands team news
The Netherlands will be without the services of Nathan Ake and Stefan de Vrij who withdrew from the squad following injuries.
Matthijs de Ligt has been called up as a replacement by Ronald Koeman and the Manchester United defender will be hoping to get a place in defence on Thursday.
Last matches of Netherlands
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 : 1
Netherlands
UEFA Nations League
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Netherlands
4 : 0
Hungary
UEFA Nations League
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Germany
1 : 0
Netherlands
UEFA Nations League
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Hungary
1 : 1
Netherlands
UEFA Nations League
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Netherlands
2 : 2
Germany
UEFA Nations League
Netherlands lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Mark Flekken
Defenders
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5
Jorrel Hato
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4
Matthijs de Ligt
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6
Stefan de Vrij
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12
Jeremie Frimpong
Midfielders
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20
Teun Koopmeiners
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21
Joshua Zirkzee
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7
Mats Wieffer
Forwards
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10
Noa Lang
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19
Brian Brobbey
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17
Justin Kluivert
Spain team news
Barcelona have the most players (3) in the 27-man squad names by head coach Luis de la Fuente for the two crucial fixtures on March 20 and March 23.
The names are Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, while two players, Pau Cubarsí and Iñigo Martínez are from fellow Laliga side Atletico Club.
Last matches of Spain
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Spain
3 : 2
Switzerland
UEFA Nations League
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Denmark
1 : 2
Spain
UEFA Nations League
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Spain
3 : 0
Serbia
UEFA Nations League
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Spain
1 : 0
Denmark
UEFA Nations League
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Switzerland
1 : 4
Spain
UEFA Nations League
Spain lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Álex Remiro
Defenders
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12
Óscar Mingueza
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4
Pau Cubarsí
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18
Aitor Paredes
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3
Alejandro Grimaldo
Midfielders
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20
Pedri
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16
Marc Casadó
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8
Fabián Ruiz
Forwards
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19
Lamine Yamal
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7
Álvaro Morata
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11
Nico Williams
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Eight of Spain's last ten matches ended with 3 goals or more.
- Each of the Netherlands' last six home games ended with more than 2.5 goals scored.
- The Netherlands have kept a clean sheet in just one of their last six Nations League games.
Main prediction Netherlands - Spain
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.9
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