Preview: Croatia vs. Spain – Team news and Prediction

It will be Croatia against Spain in the UEFA Nations League final, as Croatia defeated the Netherlands 4-2 and Spain defeated Italy 2-1 in the semi-finals. Croatia is chasing their first international trophy, and with several players approaching the latter stages of their careers, it is becoming a crucial time for Luka Modric and other key players to win a trophy with Croatia.
It will likely be a match where Spain dominates possession, but that doesn't concern Croatia as they showed against the Netherlands that they are strong on counterattacks.

Recent form: 
Croatia: WWDWLW
Spain: WWDLLW

Expected line-up: 
Croatia:
Livakovic, Juranovic, Sutalo, Vida, Perisic, Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec.

Spain: 
Simon, Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba, Rodri, Merino, Rodrigo, Gavi, Pino, Morata.

Player Profiles: 
Alvaro Morata is currently Spain's best option as a striker, and he has had a good season at Atletico Madrid. We believe that Spain will dominate possession, and in this regard, Morata will be important in the build-up play. Additionally, his ability to make runs in behind will be crucial against the sturdy Croatian defense. If Spain sets up Morata properly, they should be able to score a goal or two.

If you watched the game against the Netherlands the other day, there is no doubt about who Croatia's standout player will be in this match as well. 37-year-old Luka Modric is fantastic, and the way he dictates the game is a delight to watch for any football lover. It seems like Modric is involved in everything happening in Croatia's play, and it's likely that he is extra motivated to win his first trophy with Croatia.

Prediction: 
So far, we have seen goals in both semi-finals of this year's Nations League, and there is a good chance that we will see them again in tonight's final, as both teams are known for their goal-scoring abilities. In our opinion, the bookmakers might have made Spain slightly too big of a favorite, as we believe it is a 50/50 match. Croatia surprised everyone against the Netherlands, and their fans were fantastic, especially in the stands. Even more Croatian fans are expected for the final, which should give the team a boost. Therefore, we believe that Croatia will win the match at odds of 3.75.