FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain vs Netherlands Match Preview, team news, possible lineups, and every Detail

Wellington Regional Stadium will host the Spain vs Netherlands, the first semi-final clash of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 on Friday. La Roja cruised to victory in their last-16 clash against Switzerland, while the Netherlands got the better of South Africa. Spain began their third Women's World Cup appearance in brilliant form, winning their first two games against Costa Rica and Zambia by a combined 8-0 scoreline. They are now looking to reach the semi-finals of a major tournament for just the second time after previously appearing in the last four of Euro 1997.

The Netherlands are in impressive form at the 2023 Women's World Cup. After their campaign got off to a winning start against Portugal, the Dutch played out a hard-earned 1-1 draw against the record winners USA, before registering a 7-0 victory over Vietnam. The Netherlands have extended their unbeaten run to six matches, and they are still in the hunt for their first Women's World Cup trophy after finishing as runners-up in France four years ago.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain vs Netherlands Match Preview

Match Details

• Match: Spain vs Netherlands
• Kickoff time & Date: 11/08/2023 | 6:30 A.M. (IST)
• Venue: Wellington Regional Stadium
• Where to watch: Fancode (India) and DD Sports

Spain vs Netherlands | Head-to-head

The two teams have met ten times across competitions, with Spain leading 5-2. They will meet for the first time in the World Cup. Spain have won three straight games against the Netherlands without conceding. Spain have outscored the Netherlands 13-11 in the World Cup this year. The 2019 runners-up have the better defensive record, though, conceding one goal to Spain's five. Spain have won nine of their last ten games across competitions, while the Netherlands have won five of their last six games.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Spain vs Netherlands | Team News

Spain are hoping that centre-back Ivana Andres will be fit to start after missing the last two matches with an injury issue. After replacing Misa Rodriguez in between the posts for the last-16 tie, Barcelona's Catalina Coll is set to retain her place in goal for Friday's contest. Oihane Hernandez, Esther Gonzalez, and Redondo are also expected to retain their places in the side after being brought into the lineup for the win over Switzerland.

The dutches are unable to call upon the services of Atletico Madrid defender Merel van Dongen, who suffered an ankle injury in Monday's training sessions. Danielle van de Donk will serve a one-match suspension after picking up her second yellow card of the tournament against South Africa. Her absence can provide Damaris Egurrola with a starting opportunity. Roord has found the net on four occasions at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She will continue to provide a goal threat from midfield for the Netherlands.

Possible Lineups

Spain Women's possible starting lineup:
Coll; Hernandez, Paredes, Ivana, Batlle; Bonmati, Abelleira, Hermoso; Redondo, Paralluelo, Gonzalez

Netherlands Women's possible starting lineup:
Van Domselaar; Spitse, Van der Gragt, Janssen; Pelova, Roord, Groenen, Egurrola, Brugts; Beerensteyn, Martens