This week marks the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
On Wednesday night, Netherlands face Croatia at the De Kuip Stadium in what is expected to be a highly contested game for a place in the Nations League Final.
On Thursday night, Italy will match up against a strong Spain side, but the Italians may have key players missing due to commitments in the UEFA Champions League Final.
Here’s a look at each tie and who are favourites at Bet9ja to lift the third Nations League trophy.
Netherlands vs Croatia, Wednesday 14 June 19:45
Netherlands had a good run in the recent World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Argentina who went on to win the tournament.
Croatia also had a solid World Cup, similarly getting beaten by Argentina but making it one step further than the Dutch to the semi-final.
Although a tight affair is expected, Ronald Koeman’s side are favourites to progress into the final of the Nations League. You can get odds of 2.06 (at time of writing, 90 minutes only) for this to occur at Bet9ja.
Italy vs Spain, Thursday 15 June 19:45
Italy come into this fixture with a mixed bag of form having won twice and lost twice in their last four games, including a 2-1 defeat against England in a European Championship Qualifier.
Spain have won just once out of their last five games in all competitions, with the only win on that run coming against Norway.
Both sides might be missing players due to commitments in the later stages of European competitions, but Spain are favourites to edge this clash and we’re offering odds of 2.35 for a Spanish win in 90 minutes only.
Who will win the competition?
The odds for the semi-finals suggest a final between Netherlands and Spain- we predict that Spain will just edge it.
A midfield including Rodri and Gavi might be too much for the Netherlands to deal with, as Rodri is fresh off the back of a treble winning campaign and Gavi had an excellent season for Barcelona, winning the La Liga title. At time of writing, Spain are priced up at 3.35 to lift the trophy at Bet9ja.
Who are you backing to win the Nations League? Bet here at Bet9ja!
