The 2022-23 UEFA Nations League continues on Wednesday with a semifinal matchup between the Netherlands and Croatia.
- Netherlands vs Croatia Match Info
- Nether lands vs Croatia Odds & Spread
- Netherlands vs Croatia Prediction & Pick
- Netherlands vs Croatia Betting Trends
- Netherlands vs Croatia Best Bet
Netherlands vs Croatia Match Info
2022-23 UEFA Nations League Semifinal
Netherlands vs. Croatia
Date:'Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time:'2:45 p.m. ET
Venue:'De Kuip – Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Netherlands finished atop the group stage with an impressive 5-1-0 (W-D-L) run, whereas Croatia is the fourth seed in the semifinal bracket after going 4-1-1. Can the Netherlands advance to the finals for the second time in three tournament entries? Or will Croatia pull off the upset?
Netherlands vs Croatia Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'NED: (-105) | CRO: (+270) | Draw (+220)
Spread:'NED: -1 (+310) | CRO: +1 (-140)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (+114) | Under: (-158)
Team to Score the First Goal:'NED: (-150) | CRO: (+150) I NO GOALS: (+700)
The Netherlands enters this contest as the favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 2:45 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Under being favored at -158 odds.
Netherlands vs Croatia Prediction & Pick
Both countries have much to prove in this matchup. On one side, the Netherlands looks to re-establish itself as a force after losing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. On the other, Croatia hopes for more success after top-three finishes at the last two World Cup events.
Despite Croatia having more recent big-stage success, I'm siding with the Netherlands here. T he Dutch squad created separation in the group stage, finishing the round with a plus-8 goal differential while the Croatians ended with a plus-2, held to one or fewer goals in half of its matches.
It'll be a close match between two teams that deserve to be here, however, the Netherlands is motivated to silence the haters and has enough talent to accomplish that goal.
Final Score Prediction:'Netherlands: 2 | Croatia: 1
Netherlands vs Croatia Betting Trends
– Netherlands has reached the UEFA Nationa ls League Final once (2019).
– This is Croatia's first-ever time reaching the UEFA Nationals League Semifinal.
– Netherlands is 3-0-2 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– Croatia is 3-1-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– Netherlands is 1-0-1 (W-D-L) in its two previous matchups against Croatia.
Netherlands vs Croatia Best Bet
Although I'm listing the Netherlands as my pick to win this matchup, I'm taking Croatia as the +1 underdog (-140) as the best bet. Croatia has proven that it can handle the spotlight after its two most recent World Cup appearances. Keeping that in mind combined with the Netherlands having two losses in its last three outings, I just don't see the Dutch covering as favorites.
In what should be a close game, backing Croatia on the spread is the way to go.