Wales face Denmark in Amsterdam this weekend in the first match of the knockout stages at Euro 2020.
While Robert Pay’s side went into the last 16 on the back of their first defeat in the championship, Denmark enters it after producing an excellent performance against the Russians.
The Danes have speed, but unlike their opponents, they could not rotate players in their last group match so it remains to be seen if new legs or confidence will win.
Although you can argue that it is far from being the glamor of the round, it is one of the most evenly balanced that makes it all the more fascinating.
Here is a 90 min preview of the game.
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Johan Cruyff Arena is the venue for Wales vs Denmark at Euro 2020 / David Rogers / Getty Images
When is the kick-off? Saturday 26 June, 17:00 (BST)Where is the match played? Johan Cruyff Arena, AmsterdamWhich TV channel is it on? BBC One / BBC iPlayerJudge: Daniel SiebertWHERE: Bastien Dankert
Ethan Ampadu suspended after deportation to Italy last weekend / Quality Sport Images / Getty Images
Ethan Ampadu is suspended after being sent off during Wales’ last group game against Italy, but other than that, Robert Page has no concerns about the availability of his players.
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are expected to start in Amsterdam.
Kasper Hjulmand could mention the same side that defeated Russia convincingly in Copenhagen / CLAUS BECH / Getty Images
Christian Eriksen is still unavailable, but apart from the Inter star, the Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand has no others absent.
After the Danes showed their best performance in the tournament when they beat Russia 4-1 in Copenhagen on Monday night, they will probably name an unchanged line-up.
Wales: Section; Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Davies; James, Ramsey, Allen, Morrell, Bale; Moore.
Denmark: Flattery; Christensen, Kjær, Vestergaard; Wass, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle; Braithwaite, Damsgaard; Poulsen.
These two nations have locked horns on ten occasions before, with the Danes winning six times. Wales have won four, and in fact there has never been a single move between them.
The most recent meetings came in the UEFA Nations League already in 2018. Denmark won 2-0 in Aarhus thanks to a brace from Christian Eriksen and ran 2-1 winner at Cardiff City Stadium in the return match.
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are both suitable to start for Wales / Naomi Baker / Getty Images
After reaching this stage, both sides will be desperate to go as far as they can in the knockout rounds.
The Danes showed that they can be expansive and exciting in their last match, but you can be sure that they will be a little more pragmatic against a dangerous Wales team.
As for the Welsh, they will know that if they can hold it tight and defend well, they have the quality of the last third to hurt their opponents. This will be a close meeting, more than likely decided by just one goal.
Prediction: Denmark 1-0 Wales
