Tournament: Friendly International
Game time: 09 jun 2024, 00:45
On June 8, 2024, the national teams of Portugal and Croatia will play a friendly match. Both teams, expected to perform well in the upcoming Euros, will complete their preparations with this match.
Portugal vs Croatia: Key Statistics and Trends
- Portugal won 11 matches in a row before their trip to Slovenia.
- Croatia is unbeaten in their last five matches.
- Portugal has won 8 consecutive home matches.
- Croatia has a winning streak of 3 away matches.
- Portugal wins the first half in 72% of their matches, Croatia in 45%.
Portugal – the shape of the team and its analysis
Under Roberto Martinez, "A Seleção" started with an impressive winning streak. This streak included their entire Euro qualifying campaign, where they were the only team with a perfect record, and a convincing 5-2 win in a friendly against Sweden. However, Slovenia managed a 2-0 victory over them.
The team began the summer by hosting Finland. Despite some tense moments—leading 3-0 but allowing two goals from Pukki—they finished strong with a 4-2 win.
Croatia – the shape of the team and its analysis
The "Checkered Ones" gave their fans a scare in October, following a summer where they lost the Nations League final on penalties. They lost consecutively to Wales and Turkey. However, Wales' own failures allowed Croatia to secure direct qualification for the Euros.
Dalić's team had an interesting preparation. In March, they played against North African teams: drawing 0-0 with Tunisia and beating Egypt 4-2. They started the summer by hosting North Macedonia, easily defeating them 3-0.
Portugal: Team News
Raphaël Guerreiro has not recovered from his injury. Trincão was also not called up due to injury.
Croatia: Team News
Barišić and Brekalo are not in the squad. At 30, Livaja has focused on his club career.
Portugal vs Croatia: Potential Starting Lineups
Portugal (possible lineup): Rui Patrício - Mendes, Rúben Dias, Pepe, Semedo - Bruno Fernandes, Palhinha, Rúben Neves - Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix
Croatia (possible lineup): Livaković - Gvardiol, Pongračić, Vida, Stanišić - Brozović, Modrić, Vlašić - Pašalić, Petković, Perišić
Head to Head matches: Portugal vs Croatia
In 7 encounters, Croatia has only won once. Portugal has won 5 times in regular time and once in extra time at Euro 2016, thanks to Quaresma's goal.
Free prediction today for the match Portugal vs Croatia
Both teams showcased impressive attacking prowess in their recent matches. Betting on "over 2.5 goals" seems promising (odds – 1.94).
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