Croatia vs Portugal Prediction
League A Group One of the UEFA Nations League comes to a close on Monday 18th November 2024 as Croatia host Portugal at the Poljud Stadium in a first versus second clash.
It is first versus second in League A Group One as Portugal travel to Croatia. Portugal have already confirmed top spot however will look to continue their unbeaten run. This while Croatia will be desperate for a win in order to finish in the top two of the group. This is bound to be a tight fixture.
Croatia Predicted Lineup - Dominik Kotarski; Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Josip Šutalo, Kristijan Jakić; Mateo Kovačić, Luka Modrić; Martin Baturina, Luka Sučić, Ivan Perišić; Andrej Kramarić
Croatia come into this game sitting second in the group on seven points. They tasted defeat against Scotland in their previous match setting up for a tight end of the group stages for the Croatians.
Their seven goals scored and seven conceded is certainly not a bad record but against a very strong side like Portugal they will need to improve if they are to win this game.
Portugal Predicted Lineup - Diogo Costa; Nuno Mendes, Renato Veiga, António Silva, Diogo Dalot; Bernardo Silva, João Neves; Rafael Leão, Bruno Fernandes, Pedro Neto; Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal have been flying on the other hand. They are top of the group on thirteen points, setting them six points clear at the top. A astonishing 5-1 victory against Poland in the last game will make them confident they can win again.
They have also got an amazing scoring and defensive record. They have scored an incredible twelve goals conceding just four. They truly are the side to beat in the Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo bagged two goals in the last game including an astonishing bicycle kick in true CR7 fashion. Can he get on the scoresheet again here?
This match is set to be the tenth game between Croatia and Portugal.
Portugal hold a huge advantage having won seven of those games while Croatia have won just the once. There has also been one draw.
In fact Portugal have never lost when travelling to Croatia. Will that continue here?
5th September 2024 - Portugal 2-1 Croatia - UEFA Nations League
8th June 2024 - Portugal 1-2 Croatia - International Friendly
17th November 2020 - Croatia 2-3 Portugal - UEFA Nations League
5th September 2020 - Portugal 4-1 Croatia - UEFA Nations League
6th September 2018 - Portugal 1-1 Croatia - International Friendly
This is bound to be a close game. Portugal will remain top whether they win or not so don’t expect them to go all guns blazing in this one. Croatia on the other hand needs a result and will be desperate to get it. They only need one point and have the strength to get it.
Expect an even game with not many goals. It will be close.
We are backing A Draw and Under 2.5 Match Goals in this game at odds of 16/5. £10 having the potential to return up to £42.
(Odds subject to change)
Croatia 1-1 Portugal
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