The first semifinal of the 2023 UEFA Nations League finals takes place this week with the Netherlands taking on Croatia. On any day, Croatia vs Netherlands won't be a joke match or match for the kids. Croatia against the Netherlands will always be a crucial match that will expel in every aspect of the game and show the readiness of the players.
Solid World Cup campaigns from both sides put them in a strong position to fight for that trophy, perhaps with the aim of another title next year. Although, Croatia are coming with some experience and grownup players but Netherlands' young and energetic players won't make it easy for them.
The Netherlands will also find support at home as they look to improve their runners-up spot at the 2019 finals.
Date, start time, and location
The match between the Netherlands and Croatia is scheduled for Wednesday 14 June 2023 at 19:45 WIB.
The match will be played at De Kuip in Rotterdam.
Netherlands vs Croatia team news
Memphis Depay is the Dutch player who has missed the most with a calf injury.
Veterans Jasper Cillessen and Stefan de Vrij were sidelined by Ronald Koeman, who could pass the goalkeeping gloves to new Brentford signing Mark Flecken, while Newcastle's Sven Botman is hoping for his international debut.
Croatia will be without injured regulars Josko Guardiol and Marko Livaya.
Augsburg youngster Dion Drena Bello will make his debut in the attack.
Holland vs Croatia prediction
Home fans will support the Oranje, but Croatia has a great interest in achieving good results in the football tournament. They have experience as well as a lot of talent. Croatia can make it from nowhere, at least they can win unexpectedly.
Croatia won 2-1 after extra time.
Head-to-head (h2h) history and results.
The two teams have only met twice before and managed to win one match each. At the 1998 World Cup, Croatia won a play-off for third place before losing 3-0 in a friendly ten years later.
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