Croatia vs Spain Prediction 18.06.2023 Nations League - Finals

• Competition: UEFA Nations League - FINALS
• Date: 18.06.2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: De Kuip (Rotterdam)

Croatia did what they have done many times before, they made their way to the end through tough matches in extra time. Goals from Petkovic and Modric eliminated the Netherlands in the semi-finals and Croatia is now aiming for its first trophy in history. This will surely be the last chance for some players like Modric, Perisic, Rakitic to reach the trophy. According to all parameters and the 2nd and 3rd places won at the World Championships, this generation deserved it.

Spain will still be a big obstacle. The Red Fury beat Italy in the semi-finals, and also a few years ago at the EURO they beat Croatia 5-3 in the 1/8 finals. This team, as in some previous years, relies on great possession of the ball and looking for good opportunities to score. Spain lost the previous Nations League final against France, so their motivation for the trophy will be big

Croatia vs Spain pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

23 goals were scored in 6 direct competitive matches between these two national teams from 2012 to now. The mentioned 5-3 victory of Spain after extra time in 2020, the victory of Croatia in the League of Nations in 2018 when it was 3-2, but also the victory of Spain in the same competition that year, 6-0 on home ground, stand out.

Although they often know how to play tactically slower with 0, 1, and 2 goals, these mutual matches are a great opportunity to see efficient matches with a lot of goals and chances. Spain looked impressive in the second half against Italy, as did Croatia against the Netherlands. Both have a lot of good solutions in attack and this could easily be a game with goals on both sides and a possible 1-1 or 2-2 at the end of the regular part.