NED vs SPA Match Prediction, Preview, Team News & Expert Analysis - 46th Match
By Akshay Thakur - Fri, Aug 28, 2026Last Updated on Aug 28, 2026 07:22 AM
Netherlands vs Spain Hockey Match Previews
FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
NED vs SPA Match Previews, Probable Playing 11, Hockey Match Live Score and Pitch Report
NED vs SPA Match Prediction, FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026, Netherlands vs Spain Match Preview, Probable Playing 11, Match winning Tips, Live Match Score, Pitch Report, Injury & Updates.
NED vs SPA (Netherlands vs Spain) Match Details
| Match | Netherlands vs Spain (NED vs SPA) |
| League | FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 28th August 2026 |
| Time | 09:30 PM (IST) - 04:00 PM (GMT) |
NED vs SPA Venue: Wagener Hockey Stadium, Amstelveen
NED vs SPA Weather Report: The weather will be clean and there are no chances of rain.
NED vs SPA (Netherlands vs Spain) Playing 11
Netherlands vs Spain (NED vs SPA) Match Preview
NED vs SPA Match Preview: Netherlands will take on Spain in FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 09:30 PM IST.
The Netherlands rose to the challenge in a tough second-round pool; they defeated India and secured a spot in the semi-finals after drawing against England. Prior to this, the three-time world champions had claimed nine out of nine points in the opening round. They will face Spain for a place in the final.
Throughout the tournament, Spain has demonstrated that they are not easily beaten and that their defense is difficult to breach. From an attacking perspective, this could prove to be the toughest test for the Netherlands. However, the host team is fully prepared, and their class and experience are expected to shine through in this 60-minute contest. Given these factors, the semi-final is likely to be a low-scoring affair, with the Netherlands expected to emerge victorious.
Netherlands (NED) Team Updates
- Hidde Brink will take care Goal-Keeper for Netherlands team
Spain (SPA) Team Updates
- Ignacio Cobos will take care Forward for Spain team
Netherlands vs Spain (NED vs SPA) Hockey Match Prediction, Team and Tips
NED vs SPA Match Prediction: Netherlands looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.
NED vs SPA FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Match Expert Advice: Thierry Brinkman will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. Lars Balk will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.
NED vs SPA Head to Head
NED vs SPA Head to Head Records: Netherlands vs Spain have faced each other in 6 matches in . Out of these 6 games, Netherlands have won 3 whereas Spain have won 1 Matches. 2 match draws
| Match Played | 6 |
| NED Won | 3 |
| SPA Won | 1 |
| Tie | 2 |
Live Telecast
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports.
POINTS TABLE - FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026
| No | Team | M | W | L | T | NR | GD | Pts | Recent Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | |||||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Argentina | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 | New Zealand | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Japan | NR | |||||||
| B | |||||||||
| 1 | Germany | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Belgium | NR | |||||||
| 3 | France | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Malaysia | NR | |||||||
| C | |||||||||
| 1 | Spain | NR | |||||||
| 2 | Australia | NR | |||||||
| 3 | South Africa | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Ireland | NR | |||||||
| D | |||||||||
| 1 | India | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 | England | NR | |||||||
| 3 | Pakistan | NR | |||||||
| 4 | Wales | NR | |||||||
| M: Matches, W: Won, L: Lost, T: Tie, NR: No Result, NRR: Net Run Rate, Pts: Points, Q: Qualified, E: Eliminate Recent Forms: W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result | |||||||||
Full Schedule: FIH Hockey Men World Cup 2026 Belgium and Netherlands 2026 Schedule
Recent Forms:
NED - W W WSPA - N
NED vs SPA Team Analysis & Player Performance
- In Goal Keeping, both are good. You can choose any of one.
NED vs SPA Winning Prediction
- Netherlands team has the upper hand over Spain team. So try to pick more players from Netherlands
NED vs SPA Small League Must Picks:
NED - Thierry Brinkman [478 points], Lars Balk [321 points]SPA - Marc Recasens [178 points], Lacalle Borja [177 points]
NED vs SPA Grand League Risky Picks:
NED - Hidde Brink [0 points], Olivier Hortensius [0 points]SPA - Abajo Ignacio [0 points], Pau Petchame [0 points]
Netherlands (NED) Key Players
- Jip Janssen [PTs: 0, CR: 9.9]
- Tjep Hoedemakers [PTs: 75, CR: 8.5]
- Justen Blok [PTs: 88, CR: 8.5]
- Thijs van Dam [PTs: 109, CR: 7.5]
- Joep de Mol [PTs: 124, CR: 9.0]
- Koen Bijen [PTs: 145, CR: 9.0]
- Thierry Brinkman [PTs: 478, CR: 9.5]
Spain (SPA) Key Players
- Clapes Gerard [PTs: 59, CR: 8.5]
- Alejandro Alonso [PTs: 69, CR: 8.5]
- Cunill Pepe [PTs: 129, CR: 8.5]
- Marc Recasens [PTs: 178, CR: 9.0]
NED vs SPA Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
- Jip Janssen [PTs: 0, CR: 9.9]
- Clapes Gerard [PTs: 59, CR: 8.5]
- Alejandro Alonso [PTs: 69, CR: 8.5]
- Justen Blok [PTs: 88, CR: 8.5]
- Thijs van Dam [PTs: 109, CR: 7.5]
- Cunill Pepe [PTs: 129, CR: 8.5]
- Koen Bijen [PTs: 145, CR: 9.0]
- Marc Recasens [PTs: 178, CR: 9.0]
- Thierry Brinkman [PTs: 478, CR: 9.5]
NED vs SPA Injury / Unavailability
Netherlands Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
Spain Hockey Team Injuries:
- There are no injury updates as of now.
NED vs SPA Live Stream
NED vs SPA match will be live telecast on ESPN, JioHotstar.
NED vs SPA Hockey Match Highlights
You can watch NED vs SPA match Live Streaming and highlights on ESPN, JioHotstar
NED vs SPA match prediction video in Hindi will be posted soon
Netherlands vs Spain (NED vs SPA) Squads
Netherlands (NED) Squad: Thierry Brinkman, Thijs van Dam, Joep de Mol, Jip Janssen, Lars Balk, Floris Wortelboer, Justen Blok, Maurits Visser(GK), Terrance Pieters, Jorrit Croon, Derk Meijer(GK), Derck de Vilder, Koen Bijen, Steijn van Heijningen, Tijmen Reyenga, Tjep Hoedemakers, Guus Jansen, Floris Middendorp, Hidde Brink(GK), Luke Dommershuijzen, Olivier Hortensius, Miles Bukkens, Max De Bie, Lucas Veen, Timo Boers, Joep Troost, Pepijn van der Heijden
Spain (SPA) Squad: Jose Basterra, Marc Recasens, Alejandro Alonso, Xavier Gispert, Calzado Luis(GK), Abajo Ignacio, Cunill Pepe, Portugal Alvaro, Cabre-Verdell Pol, Clapes Gerard, Cunill Pau, De Ignacio Simo Eduard, Lacalle Borja, Joaquin Menini, Ignacio Cobos, Andreas Rafi, Marc Reyne, Pere Amat Caselles, Bruno Font, Nicolas Alvarez, Rafael Revilla(GK), Inaky Zaldua, Bruno Avila, Pau Petchame
DISCLAIMER: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q-1, What is the Match prediction for today's NED vs SPA match?
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Q-6, Are there any injury updates for NED vs SPA today?
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