Spain vs. Denmark: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

The UEFA Nations League Spain holders will endeavor to dethrone Denmark from the summit of League A Group 4 during their match at Estadio Nueva Condomina on Saturday night.

La Roja are in second position, two points behind the Danes, who have earned a maximum of six points from their first two games.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

In their inaugural Nations League match last month, Spain was subjected to an exasperating goalless stalemate by Serbia despite being crowned European champions in the summer following a 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final.

Nevertheless, La Roja resumed their winning streak on matchday two, defeating Switzerland 4-1 despite being reduced to ten players within the first 20 minutes. In addition to Robin Le Normand's dismissal, Fabian Ruiz scored twice, and Joselu and Ferran Torres also contributed to the team's score.

Luis de la Fuente's team has not suffered a loss since a 1-0 friendly defeat to Colombia in March, and their unblemished streak across all competitions has been extended to 12 matches, including 10 victories and two draws.

Spain has been particularly impressive in front of goal. During this unblemished streak, they have scored at least two or more goals in nine games, defeating teams such as Germany, France, and England.

FIFA has ranked Spain third in the world, and Spain will be optimistic about its prospects of success on Saturday. This is because Spain has won each of its last four meetings with Denmark by an aggregate score of 10-2.

Despite drawing all three group-stage fixtures, Denmark advanced to the last 16 of Euro 2024, where it was defeated 2-0 by the host nation, Germany. It was unable to secure a single victory.

The Danish national team's disappointing campaign led to the departure of manager Kasper Hjulmand. Caretaker supervisor Lars Knudsen has since made a promising start to his tenure as the senior national team's manager, winning his first two Nations League matches against Switzerland and Serbia.

The Danes obtained a measure of revenge against the Serbs after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Euro 2024, as they followed their 2-0 victory over a nine-man Switzerland outfit with a similar scoreline against Serbia three days later.

Knudsen's team is currently at the top of League A Group 4, where they are ranked 20th in the world by FIFA. Following their second-place finishes in the previous two Nations League campaigns, they will be eager to maintain their position this time around.

Denmark may face a challenge in achieving success on Saturday, as they have only triumphed in two of their previous 16 encounters with Spain in all competitions. Their most recent victory was in March 1993, when they defeated La Roja 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier.

Spain x Denmark Team News

Rodri and Dani Carvajal, two of Spain's most prominent players, are currently sidelined for an extended period due to ACL injuries.

Earlier this month, Le Normand, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Nico Williams, and Bryan Gil sustained a 'traumatic brain injury' while representing Atletico Madrid. Consequently, they are all incapacitated for this match.

Pedro Porro and Oscar Mingueza are expected to compete for a starting position at right-back. At the same time, 17-year-old Pau Cubarsi may receive his second senior international debut in central defense, partnering Aymeric Laporte.

In Rodri's absence, the in-demand Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is expected to serve as Spain's midfield foundation between Pedri and Fabian Ruiz. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena may support Alvaro Morata in the attack.

Due to injuries, Joachim Andersen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, and Morten Frendrup will be unable to participate in the match. At the same time, uncapped Toulouse defender Rasmus Nicolaisen has also been compelled to withdraw.

Nevertheless, Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund returned to the senior squad after missing the international break due to an injury last month. He is in the running to start at the front, in place of or in addition to Yussuf Poulsen, who scored against Serbia in his most recent match.

Christian Eriksen is expected to receive his 137th international uniform in midfield, where he will be partnered with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Morten Hjulmand. Jannik Vestergaard may be included in a back three alongside Rasmus Kristensen and Victor Nelsson.

Our Predictions

Spain to win and over 2.5 goals @ 1.97 on Sky247.ng

Despite the injury absence of several key players, Denmark has made a promising start under interim manager Knudsen. However, their resilience will be tested when they face a Spanish team that still possesses a significant depth of talent.

La Roja will be considered the favorites to emerge victorious in Saturday's match, and we anticipate that the hosts will surpass their opponents to secure the three points necessary to surpass the Danes and ascend to the group's summit

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