Denmark Vs Spain Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | UEFA Nations League, November 15, 2024

Denmark vs Spain Preview

• Competition: UEFA Nations League.
• Date: Friday, November 15.
• Time: 8:45 PM GMT.
• Venue: Parken Stadium.

An Enticing UEFA Nations League fixture is in the store for the fans, as Denmark gears up to host the European champions Spain at Parken Stadium, in Copenhagen for Round 5 of the League A Group 4 match on Friday, November 15, 2024.

After four matches, Denmark is currently standing second on the points table having 7 points following two wins a 2-2 draw against Switzerland and a slender 1-0 loss to Spain. Table toppers, Spain have demonstrated their ability as continental champions and are sitting in first place courtesy of their fine performances earning 12 points with four wins out of four outings in the competition.

Whoever secures the win in this showdown will be confirming his place in the next round setting the fight for the first position in Group 4 of League A. The hosts are set to play their first competitive match under their newly announced head coach Brian Riemer.

On the other hand, the visitors will look to extend their perfect run through a resounding triumph over Denmark having already booked their place in the next round. Another three-point haul at Parken Stadium would ensure they go through as the Group winners.

Denmark National Football Team News

In his very first assignment, the Danish head coach faces the toughest task of overcoming Euro 2024 holders. In terms of squad selection, the 54-year-old had a large pool of top-quality players to choose from. He had called up the Manchester United starlet duo Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg of Marseille.

Additionally, other Premier League players including Joachim Andersen, Jannik Vestergaard, Christian Norgaard and Mikel Damsgaard are fit to play. Notable absentees due to injury are Andreas Christensen of Barcelona, Stade Reims winger Mohamed Daramy and Atalanta defender Joakim Maehle.

Spain National Football Team News

Luis de la Fuente-led La Roja deals with serious injury setbacks in their star-studded squad, Barca teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is out for 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury and the 17-year-old will join other key figures Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal, 2024 Ballon Dor winner Rodri, Unai Simon, Pau Cubarsi and Gavi in the treatment room.

Nonetheless, there is good news too for Spain as Nico Williams and Dani Olmo return to the national team squad after missing out on the call-ups previously. Barcelona’s young midfielder Marc Casado receives his maiden La Roja senior team call-up under the Euro-winning manager due unavailability of key players.

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Predicted Lineup

Denmark Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Schmeichel

Defenders: Sorensen, Vestergaard, Nelsson

Midfielders: Bah, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Dorgu; Isaksen, Gronbaek

Forward: Hojlund

Spain Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Raya

Defenders: Porro, Vivian, Laporte, Cucurella

Midfielders: Zubimendi, Ruiz; Olmo, Pedri, Williams

Forward: Morata

Denmark vs Spain Head-to-Head Record

These two European nations have locked horns 18 times over the years across all competitions ranging from UEFA Nations League, World Cup qualification and friendly exhibitions. La Roja have emerged victorious on the majority of the occasions with triumphs on 14 occasions. Meanwhile, The Danish Dynamites have only managed to win twice and two matches were concluded in all square draw. The guests have won all of the recent five meetings since 2004 against Denmark.

Recent five head-to-head records between Denmark vs Spain

Key Players to Watch in Denmark vs Spain

Christian Eriksen (Denmark)

Manchester United midfield maestro Christian Eriksen is Denmark’s most capped player with 138 appearances and boasts 75 goal involvements in national colours including 43 goals and 32 assists. This term, he has been regularly involved in action for his English Premier League club 13 appearances across all competitions.

The 32-year-old will be the key player for the hosts against Spain as they will be relying on his exceptional vision, passing, creativity the ability to find spaces in between lines to break the opposition’s defence.

Fabian Ruiz (Spain)

Fabian Ruiz’s importance has grown significantly in the Spanish national team since his brilliant EURO 2024 campaign as he was one of the standouts who played a major role in their continental triumph in the summer. This season, the 28-year-old box-to-box midfielder has played an important part in the Paris Saint-German midfield set-up.

And for Spain, he has started all the UEFA Nations League fixtures and recorded three-goal contributions netting a brace against Swiss in a 4-1 triumph and assisting Alvaro Morata in 3-0 success over Serbia in a previous outing.

Denmark vs Spain Prediction

Even though the Danish are playing home to Spain, the European champions are viewed as clear favourites to grab all three points. Due to the fact that the Spanish have an advantage over the hosts, after considering their respective recent forms and past head-to-head records makes it a one-sided affair.

In their most recent clash, in this competition on match week third, La Roja edged past Denmark with a 1-0 scoreline thanks to Martin Zubimendi’s goal in October. However, the change of head coach and key injuries to Spain may or not work in their favour in Copenhagen, we predict a hard-fought 2-0 win for the Luis de la Fuente team.

Predicted Score: Denmark 0-2 Spain

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