Denmark v Spain: Tips, Predictions and Odds

Denmark could pick up a point in Brian Riemer's first game in charge against European champions Spain in the Nations League on Friday.

Denmark v Spain betting tips and predictions

Draw - 23/10

Spain have had a strong Nations League campaign since lifting the Euro 2024 title, winning three and drawing one of their four games to confirm their spot in the quarter-finals.

They need just a point from this clash with Denmark to land top spot in the group and continue their fine spell under manager Luis de la Fuente.

A 0-0 draw against Serbia is the only blot on their copybook as they visit the Danes, a team that they have an impressive head-to-head record against.

Spain have won seven and drawn one of their last eight meetings with these opponents, including a 1-0 victory over them last month.

They won the shot count in that game 25-3 but this could be a different clash, with many of La Roja’s stars missing through injury.

Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gavi, Unai Simon, Dani Carvajal and Pau Torres will all be absent for the visitors in Copenhagen.

They will also have to contend with a Denmark team that may be galvanised by the arrival of their new manager Riemer.

The former Brentford assistant manager takes over from Kasper Hjulmand, who stepped down in July after guiding his side to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 and the round of 16 at this summer’s tournament.

The arrival of a new boss has given some chances to those who may not have received them otherwise, with three uncapped players in the squad.

Denmark have had a solid Nations League campaign, beating Switzerland and Serbia, before losing to Spain and drawing with Switzerland on the road.

With the motivation of a new manager and in front of their home support, the Danes, who have drawn four of their last eight games in all competitions, could pick up a point against a much-changed Spain.

Alvaro Morata to score at anytime - 15/8

Alvaro Morata is often the subject of criticism but he has a rock-solid record for Spain, netting 37 times in 82 games, and he was on target in the October international break, scoring against Serbia.

The 32-year-old scored 15 La Liga goals in just 21 starts for Atletico Madrid last season and has three goals for his new side AC Milan this term.

With injuries to some of their other attacking options, expect Morata to lead the line for Spain and he could get on the scoresheet once again in this clash. 

Morten Hjulmand to be shown a card - 11/5

Spain’s success at Euro 2024 was built primarily on the effectiveness of their midfield, with Dani Olmo, Rodri and Fabian Ruiz catching the eye.

In fact, all three made up the midfield in the competition’s team of the tournament. Even with the absence of the injured Rodri, it is clear to see that the middle of the park is a real area of strength for La Roja and containing them will be a tough task for the Danes.

Morten Hjulmand is likely to be one of the home players tasked with keeping the Spanish midfield in check and he may have to compensate for a lack of physicality from his team-mates.

Likely fellow midfielders Pierre-Emile Hojberg and Christian Eriksen are not getting any younger and so Hjulmand might have to do plenty of the running.

He has already been carded twice in the Nations League so far and picked up 12 cautions in 30 league games for Sporting last term.

Side with him to pick up another here.

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Denmark v Spain odds

Denmark - 7/2
Draw - 23/10
Spain - 9/10

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