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.

Croatia vs Portugal Key Stats

• Croatia have failed to win in six of their last eight games
• Portugal haven’t lost any of their last seven games
• Croatia have scored ten goals in seven games
• Portugal have only conceded four goals in seven

Croatia vs Portugal Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

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 Preview

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 Preview

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?

Head To Head Stats: Croatia vs Portugal

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

Betting Tips For Croatia vs Portugal

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)

Final Prediction: Croatia vs Portugal

Croatia 1-1 Portugal

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