Netherlands and Croatia square off in the semis of the UEFA Nations League in Rotterdam this Wednesday.
Before betting on the Netherlands vs. Croatia
The Dutch unit is in problems. After losing the quarterfinals at the World Cup in Qatar to Argentina, they opened the EURO qualifiers with a loss to France in Paris. And that wasn’t an ordinary defeat because France packed four goals in Oranje’s net, while on the other side, Koeman’s crew couldn’t score a single one.
This team has solid quality, but they lack a proper striker, with Depay and the rest of the players upfront not being typical No.9, but more forwards. Oranje has an imperative of winning the tournament because it takes place in the Netherlands, and that will be an additional problem for Ronald Koeman.
Croatia opened the EURO qualifiers with a tie at home against Wales, 1-1, and a victory in Turkey, 0-2, which is quite a solid start for Zlatko Dalic’s unit. The Croats returned from Qatar with a bronze medal, extending their successful streak at World Cups.
the current squad is very experienced, with plenty of guys playing for top European teams and, of course, with Luka Modric leading the way. There aren’t too many goals when Croatia plays because they tend to slow down the pace of the event and kill the tempo.
Netherlands vs. Croatia UNL Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Netherlands | Draw | Croatia |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | 2.05 | 3.35 | 3.80 |
| Bovada | 2.05 | 3.50 | 3.60 |
| BetUS | 2.05 | 3.35 | 3.80 |
| SportsBetting.ag | 2.05 | 3.35 | 3.80 |
| Pinnacle | 2.10 | 3.39 | 3.88 |
No matter the hosts’ effort, this game won’t see high intensity. Simply, the Croats will try to slow down the action, which is why under 2.5 goals seems like the best pick.
