The match between the Netherlands and Croatia in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals takes place at 1:45 a.m. on June 15.
The Netherlands have been playing impressively recently.
Netherlands vs Croatia Prediction
The Netherlands are playing impressively in the Nations League this season, winning 5 and drawing 1 of their 6 group stage matches.
Notably, the orange team's group includes very tough opponents such as Belgium, Poland and Wales.
Furthermore, in the last 20 appearances in all competitions, the Netherlands have only lost 1 match to France (in 90 minutes of official play), with 14 wins and 5 draws.
On the other hand, Croatia is often not rated too highly in the tournaments they participate in.
But the checkered team always surprises everyone with their tenacity, bravery and class.
Most recently, Croatia finished third overall at the 2022 World Cup, a tournament where they only lost to eventual champions Argentina.
Now, coach Zlatko Dalic's team has another chance to compete for the title as they are in the Nations League semi-finals.
But this is considered a difficult task for Modric and his teammates because in front of them is the Dutch team that is playing in good form.
Under coach Ronald Koeman, the "Orange Storm" possesses a controlled, attacking style of play based on a dynamic and youthful midfield.
On the contrary, Croatia always entered the game with a low formation, playing lurking and ready to launch a finishing blow if the opponent revealed an opening.
Besides, coach Dalic's team also makes the world's giants wary because of their resilient fighting spirit.
However, in terms of human quality or playing style, the Netherlands is still considered to be somewhat better than Croatia.
Predicted result Netherlands vs Croatia: 1-0
Expected lineup
Netherlands (4-3-3): Bijlow; Timber, Van Dijk, De Ligt, Malacia; De Roon, De Jong, Simons; Bergwijn, Gakpo, Malen.
Croatia (4-3-3): Livakovic; Juranovic, Sutalo, Erlic, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic.
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