European champions Spain head to Copenhagen for their latest UEFA Nations League game. Our Denmark vs Spain prediction considers whether the visitors can clinch top spot in League A, Group 4 on Friday night.
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Denmark vs Spain prediction: Low-scoring draw at Parken
Key stats
- Our Denmark vs Spain betting tips take into account that the Danes are unbeaten in 13 home fixtures.
- Two of Spain’s four games in this Nations League campaign have ended with one or fewer goals.
- La Roja have gone 14 matches without losing in international football.
Correct score prediction: Denmark 1-1 Spain
This is likely to be Spain’s toughest test since winning Euro 2024 in such impressive fashion in the summer.
Denmark came very close to taking a point from the reverse fixture until a late goalkeeping error cost them. Back at Parken, where they have been incredibly strong over the past couple of years, they look capable of getting a result.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors the clear favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Denmark vs Spain odds with an implied probability of 57.1% that they win this match.
They head into this game having beaten Serbia 3-0 at home in their most recent match, with Aymeric Laporte, Alvaro Morata and Alex Baena on target.
As for Denmark, they come into this game after a 2-2 draw in Switzerland when Gustav Isaksen and Christian Eriksen were on target for the Danes.
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Most recent H2Hs: Spanish domination
Our Denmark vs Spain prediction suggests the hosts might be capable of doing something they haven’t done this century, by avoiding defeat against this opposition.
Spain have won the last five meetings, although their 1-0 win in the reverse fixture last month was the first time the sides had met in 16 years.
UEFA Nations League A 12/10/24
Spain
Denmark
Denmark preview: Maehle pulls out
The Danish squad has been hit by the injury withdrawal of Joakim Maehle. Andreas Christensen and Mathias Jensen are other notable absentees.
Predicted Lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Nelsson, Vestergaard, Andersen, Kristiansen, Hojberg, Hjulmand, Bah, Eriksen, Isaksen & Hojlund
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
L Portugal 5 Denmark 2 UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
W Portugal 0 Denmark 1 UEFA Nations League A 18/11/24
D Serbia 0 Denmark 0 UEFA Nations League A 15/11/24
L Spain 2 Denmark 1 UEFA Nations League A 15/10/24
D Switzerland 2 Denmark 2
Spain preview: Visitors hit by Lamine blow
There’ll be no Lamine Yamal for Spain, with the youngster currently injured. Rodri, Robin Le Normand, Unai Simon and Dani Carvajal are also notable absentees.
Predicted Lineup: Raya (GK), Cucurella, Laporte, Vivian, Porro, Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Pedri, Nico Williams, Morata & Oyarzabal
UEFA Nations League 23/03/25
W Netherlands 3 (4) Spain 3 (5) UEFA Nations League 20/03/25
D Netherlands 2 Spain 2 UEFA Nations League A 18/11/24
W Switzerland 2 Spain 3 UEFA Nations League A 15/11/24
W Denmark 1 Spain 2 UEFA Nations League A 15/10/24
W Serbia 0 Spain 3
Player to watch – Fabian Ruiz
A key part of Spain’s success in the summer, Fabian Ruiz has become an integral part of his national side, despite not always starting for PSG. He has scored twice in four Nations League outings so far in this campaign.
Fabian’s growing threat
Despite often taking up deep positions, Fabian Ruiz averages 2.3 shots per game for his country this season. He also scored twice and assisted twice at Euro 2024, averaging 2.8 shots per game in that tournament.