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Matt Verri

Croatia vs Spain: Nations League prediction, kick off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Croatia and Spain meet in the Nations League final in Rotterdam.

Luka Modric is bidding to lead Croatia to their first major title in what could be his final game for his country.

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His penalty in extra-time settled a 4-2 win over the Netherlands in a dramatic semi-final on Wednesday, while Spain beat Italy 2-1 on Thursday thanks to a late goal from Joselu.

Spain lost to France in the Nations League final in 2021 and can win their first trophy since Euro 2012.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Croatia vs Spain is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

The match will take place at De Kuip in Rotterdam.

Where to watch Croatia vs Spain

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live and free-to-air on Channel 4, with coverage starting at 7pm BST.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live for free online via the All4 website and app. Viaplay will also show the game live for their subscribers via their website and app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Croatia vs Spain team news

Croatia XI: Livakovic; Juranovic, Erlic, Sutalo, Perisic; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec.

Spain XI: Simon; Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba; Fabian, Rodri; Asensio, Gavi, Pino; Morata.

Main man: Luka Modric once again starred in the semi-finals (REUTERS)

Croatia vs Spain prediction

Spain are favourites to lift the trophy, but this Croatia side have shown time and time again that they do not know when they are beaten.

They have come close to securing silverware in major tournaments in recent years, and this could be Croatia’s time to finally get over the line at the end of what could be a long night.

A 1-1 draw, Croatia to win on penalties.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Croatia wins: 3

Draws: 1

Spain wins: 5

Croatia vs Spain match odds

Croatia to lift the trophy: 8/5

Spain to lift the trophy: 1/2

Draw (in 90 mins): 23/10

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