Sides that experienced success at last year's World Cup will look to build off of that momentum when the Netherlands meets Croatia in a UEFA Nation's League semifinal on Wednesday. The Netherlands (5-0-1 in Nations League) reached the World Cup quarterfinals, where they lost to Argentina on penalty kicks. Croatia (4-1-1), who lost 3-0 to Argentina in the semifinals, defeated Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff.
Kickoff from Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. The Netherlands are the -119 favorites (risk $119 to win $100) in Caesars Sportsbook's latest Netherlands vs. Croatia odds, with Croatia at +360. A draw is priced at +235 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Netherlands vs. Croatia picks or international soccer predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+5.13 units), the FA Cup (+3.07), the EFL Cup (+3.64) and the Europa League (+1.60).
Green knows among the many weapons the Dutch will feature include forward Cody Gakpo. The 24-year-old, who plays for Liverpool of the Premier League, had five starts for the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup, scoring three goals on six shots, including three on target. In the recently completed Premier League season, Gakpo had seven goals and two assists in 21 appearances, including 17 starts.
The expert is also aware that midfielder Luka Modric, who also plays for Real Madrid, is coming off a solid season. In 33 La Liga games, Modric scored four goals and added four assists on 30 shots on net, including six on target. The 37-year-old, who has played professionally since 2003, just completed his 11th season with Real Madrid.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the Netherlands vs. Croatia match from all sides, and we can tell you he is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has two best bets and a full breakdown of this UEFA Nations League showdown. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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