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18 Jun 2023
Spain vs Croatia

Spain and Croatia are set to go head-to-head for the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League trophy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Joselu scored a late winner for Spain as they knocked Italy out in the semifinals, while Croatia defeated the Netherlands in extra time in the final four. Spain have now reached back-to-back Nation League finals.

This is first meeting between the two sides since the round of 16 in the 2020 European Championships, which was played in 2021. Spain won 5-3 after extra time in what was a dramatic fixture. 

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League final.

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What time does Spain vs Croatia kick off?

The UEFA Nations League final at De Kuip in Rotterdam, Netherlands kicks off on Saturday, June 18 at 20:45 local time.

Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

  Date Kickoff time USA Sat, June 18 14:45 ET Canada Sat, June 18 14:45 ET UK Sat, June 18 19:45 BST Australia Sun, June 19 04:45 AEST India Sun, June 19 00:15  IST Hong Kong Sun, June 19 02:45 HKT Malaysia Sun, June 19 02:45 MYT Singapore Sun, June 19 02:45 SGT New Zealand Sun, June 19 06:45 NZST Spain vs Croatia live stream, TV channel   TV channel Streaming USA - Fubo, ViX+ UK Viaplay Sports 1, Channel 4 — Australia — Optus Sport Canada — DAZN Hong Kong — — India SONY TEN 2 JioTV, Sony LIV Malaysia — — New Zealand Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports beIN Sports Connect Singapore Hub Sports 2 StarHub TV+

USA: The match can be streamed on Fubo as well as ViX+ in America.

Canada: The final will be streamed on DAZN for viewers in Canada.

UK: The match will be broadcast on Viaplay Sports 1 and Channel 4 in the UK.

Australia: Fans in Australia can stream the game on Optus Sport.

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Spain vs Croatia lineups

Luis de la Fuente's side were certainly the better team in their last four match against Italy. Robin Le Normand, who was born in France, made his first appearance for the Spanish National team as he partnered Aymeric Laporte in defence.

Yeremy Pino and Rodrigo provided pace on either wing whilst Morata looked to provide an option through the middle of the pitch.

Spain (4-3-3, right to left): Simon (GK) — Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba — Gavi, Rodri, Merino — Rodrigo, Morata, Pino

Zlatko Dalic continued with the 4-3-3 shape in the semifinal against the Netherlands and his midfield trio of Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, and Mateo Kovacic produced another good display.

He will also be happy that starting forward Andrej Kramaric and substitute attacker Bruno Petkovic both got on the scoresheet.

Croatia (4-3-3, right to left): Livakovic (GK) — Juranovic, Sutalo, Vida, Perisic — Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic — Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec

Spain vs Croatia odds

The bookmakers are expecting Spain to win the 2022/23 UEFA Nations League final against Croatia. There is a good chance with that the game will go beyond the 90 minutes and onto extra time and possibly penalties.

  SPA
win
CRO
win
Both teams
to score Y / N
Over / Under
2.5 goals
BetMGM
(USA)
1.50 2.40 1.80 / 1.88 1.93 / 1.77 Sports
Interaction
(Canada)
+100 +255 -137 / -115 -105 / -125 SkyBet
(UK)
1/2 6/4 8/11, 1/1 4/5, 10/11 Neds
(Australia)
2.00 3.75 1.80 / 1.91 1.98 / 1.77 Dafabet
(India)
1.48 2.53 1.86 / 1.88 2.08 / 1.75
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