The Netherlands and Croatia will kick-off the first of the UEFA Nations League semi-finals today.
Solid World Cup campaigns for both countries have put them in good stead to challenge for this trophy, with perhaps an eye on another title run at next year’s Euros.
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The Dutch will also have home support as they look to go one better than their runners-up finish in the 2019 finals.
Spain or Italy await the victors in the final.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Netherlands vs Croatia is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
The match will take place at De Kuip in Rotterdam.
Where to watch Netherlands vs Croatia
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ViaPlay Sports.
Live stream: Subscribers can catch the contest online via the ViaPlay Sports website and app, with a monthly subscription costing £14.99 or £11.99 if you sign up to a 12-month contract.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Netherlands vs Croatia team news
𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙈𝙀𝙉 for #NEDCRO! ⚔️🇭🇷#NothingLikeOranje #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/V5lcnMnVJQ
— OnsOranje (@OnsOranje) June 14, 2023
...aaaaand here is #Croatia starting lineup for the #NationsLeague semifinals! 🥁 #NEDCRO #Family #PokažiSrce #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/ne788Vd2wR
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 14, 2023
Netherlands vs Croatia prediction
The home fans will urge the Oranje on yet Croatia have a serious knack of pulling a result out in tournament football. They have the experience and plenty of talent to boot.
Croatia to win 2-1 after extra time.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The teams have only met twice before with a victory apiece, Croatia winning the 1998 World Cup third-place play-off before losing a friendly 3-0 ten years later.
Netherlands vs Croatia match odds
Netherlands to qualify - 3/10
Draw (90 mins) - 5/2
Croatia to qualify - 12/15