Read our prediction for Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 Prediction & Betting tips
On Saturday evening at 19:45, in the 2nd round of the U21 European Championship groups, Spain will play against Croatia in group B, which also includes Ukraine and Romania, the latter being the organizing country along with Georgia. The two youth national teams have met eight times at this level, Croatia having a single victory, while Spain has six victories, and one match ended in a draw. The most recent direct confrontation took place in 2021 in the quarter-finals, where Spain won in extra time with a score of 2-1, with a goal scored in the 110th minute.
Spain U21:
Spain U21 started this final tournament very well, achieving a 3-0 victory against the host country, Romania, in a match dominated from one end to the other by the Iberians. Spain U21 is the favorite to win the trophy this year, having a batch of players who are developing in LaLiga at important teams such as Barcelona, Betis, Athletic Bilbao or Villarreal. In case of a victory today or even a draw, Spain U21 will qualify for the quarter-finals. In 2019, Spain won the trophy after a final with Germany ended with a score of 2-1.
Croatia U21:
On the other hand, Croatia U21 started as the favorite in the duel with Ukraine U21, but played very poorly and lost 2-0, qualifying for the quarter-finals being seriously endangered, and in case of an unfavorable result today, they could be eliminated since the 2nd round. Croatia U21 have some very good players playing at Dinamo Zagreb or even in the Bundesliga. At the previous tournament, Croatia reached the quarterfinals, where it was even eliminated by Spain.
Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 to head matches
31.05.21 EUR Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 2:1 1:1
24.03.16 EUR Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 0:3
17.11.15 EUR Croatia U21 vs Spain U21 2:3
10.09.12 EUR Spain U21 vs Croatia U21 6:0
06.10.11 EUR Croatia U21 vs Spain U21 0:2
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.75
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!