UEFA Nations League: Netherlands vs. Spain Picks — EURO Champions to Secure Spot in Finals? (Mar 23)

An entertaining first leg between the Netherlands and Spain was played out on Thursday, but after 90 minutes, there was nothing to separate the sides.

Spain showed excellent character to salvage a draw in the first leg, netting a deserved leveler in the third minute of injury time.

The Dutch had led 2-1 after reversing a goal disadvantage following efforts from Cody Gakpo and Tijani Reijnders. The draw means that everything is to play for in the second leg on Sunday.

Odds

Rematch of 2010 World Cup Final

Spain are now winless in their last four matches against the Dutch since a memorable 1-0 success in the World Cup final in South Africa.

However, each of the last two meetings between the nations have ended in draws.

Spain Team News

Spain are unlikely to make vast changes to the starting eleven this weekend.

Lamine Yamal will be expected to provide the creative spark in the final third. Mikel Merino could be recalled in place of Fabian Ruiz.

Possible Lineup

U. Simon (GK); P. Porro, R. Le Normand, P. Cubarsi, M. Cucurella, Pedri, M. Zubimendi, M. Merino, L. Yamal, A. Morata, N. Williams

Netherlands Team News

The Netherlands will keep faith with the vast majority of the starting eleven that featured on Thursday.

However, Jorrel Hato will serve a suspension after being sent off in Rotterdam.

Possible Lineup

B. Vebruggen (GK); D. Dumfries, J. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, L. Geertruida, T. Reijnders, F. de Jong, J. Frimpong, J. Kluivert, C. Gakpo, M. Depay

Spain vs. Netherlands Picks

There was clear evidence in the first leg to suggest that the Netherlands could have the attacking players to trouble Spain on Sunday.

However, the hosts should still have the quality to get the better of the Dutch and secure their spot in the finals of the Nations League.