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Portugal vs Croatia Prediction & Betting tips
Portugal and Croatia meet at Estádio Do Dragão, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League A). There is only one record of recent head-to-head meeting between these two teams, on 06‑09‑2018, which ended with a draw (1‑1). In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Portugal :
The home team had direct access to this group stage, which is why they will play their first game in this edition of the competition. This is a team that curiously tends to achieve more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 games they have registered 10 victories, 3 draws and 2 defeats as a visitor, with 31 goals scored and 11 suffered; against 8 victories, 6 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium, with 28 goals scored and 13 suffered. The team comes to this match after an away win against Luxembourg by (0‑2). In the last 9 home matches for all competitions, Portugal won 5 and tied 4. Their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.
The Portuguese team started this match with a victory, 0-2, on the trip to Luxembourg, adding the second consecutive victory in official matches: the team’s goals were sealed by Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo. It should be noted that the Portuguese are the current champions of the League of Nations. In this match against Croatia, coach Fernando Santos must keep the team 4-3-3 by favoring the maintenance of possession of the ball and slow attacks: Bruno Fernandes is largely responsible for organizing and creating the offensive process. In doubt for this game is Cristiano Ronaldo due to physical problems. Renato Sanches is a confirmed absence due to injury.
Croatia :
The visiting team had direct access to this group stage, which is why it will play its first match in this edition of the competition. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 10 victories, 4 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. In their last match, for the Friendlies, they beat Georgia at home by (2‑1). In their last 7 away matches Croatia has registered 1 victory, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 5 times, but got the comeback in 3.
The Croatian team has a 2-1 win against Georgia in this match and a preparation match for the next official matches. Considering that the Croats have lost only 1 of the last 10 games played. Usually, coach Zlatko Dalic plays with four men in defense, three in midfield and three in attack, with Budimir being the team’s most fixed reference. On the other hand, Rebic is a very fast player and very strong when it comes to transporting the ball to attack. All players are available for this game.
Portugal vs Croatia head to head matches
06.09.18 FI Portugal Croatia 1 : 1
25.06.16 EUR Croatia Portugal 0 : 1 (0 : 0)
10.06.13 FI Croatia Portugal 0 : 1
12.11.05 FI Portugal Croatia 2 : 0
19.06.96 EUR Croatia Portugal 0 : 3