Back this 5/1 Spain vs Denmark bet-builder on Saturday

Our Nations League bet-builder pieces didn't get off to a great start this week but, in my defence, who thought Greece would beat Euro 2024 runners-up England at Wembley?

Cheers Lee Carsley and co, son's crying. 

Anyhow, over to the side who ousted the Three Lions to become European champions in the summer. 

Luis de la Fuente's Spaniards have picked up a win and a draw in their opening Nations League encounters, and prepare to host a Denmark side who are yet to concede across their perfect start in the competition.

Brad Walker's Spain vs Denmark bet-builder selections

Selection #1 - Over 2.5+ goals (8/11)

'La Roja' may have added another major trophy to their cabinet in the summer, but still have trouble keeping the ball out of the back of their net.

Spain have just one clean sheet in their last six matches, five of which have seen at least three goals scored in total. 

Their home outings have been even more high-scoring. 

Recent friendlies with Brazil, Andorra and Northern Ireland have seen a whopping 17 goals netted.

The Spanish scored at least three times across those fixtures. 

Denmark have also scored in eight of their last nine, suggesting another entertaining match-up could be on the cards in Churra.

Luis de la Fuente's men tend to be involved in high-scoring games. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)

Selection #2 - Mato Joselu to score anytime (5/4)

Now based in Qatar with Al Gharafa, Spanish forward Mato Joselu has been made to work for every opportunity in national colours. 

The 34-year-old only made his debut for Spain in March last year, where he scored twice in a 3-0 home win over Norway, and has since added four more goals in his subsequent 14 appearances. 

However, many of those have been from the substitutes bench behind first-choice striker Alvaro Morata, who manager Luis de la Fuente has tended to favour during his time overseeing the national team. 

Nevertheless, Joselu was granted the full 90 minutes in his nation's 4-1 away victory at Switzerland in September and finished the game with a goal and assist. 

Whether he starts this one remains to be seen, but Joselu has proven his capability to rise from the bench and have an impact.

Selection #3 - Spain to have over 5.5+ shots on target (4/6)

Considering Spain's recent goalscoring record, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see them registering high numbers of shots on target. 

Two of their last three have seen them land at least six shots on target across the 90 minutes. 

In fact, even though they had five in their 0-0 draw with Serbia, Spain also rattled the woodwork on several occasions on a night where they were ultimately frustrated by a resolute Serbian outfit. 

The Danes' most recent meeting with a European big-hitter - a 2-0 loss to Germany in the Euro 2024 round-of-16 - also saw them concede nine shots on Kasper Schmeichel's goal. 

Putting all of this together, it's hard to see Spain not enjoying more success on the front foot this time around.