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Portugal Croatia betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match will be that there will be several goals. It is true that a very balanced match is expected, however, both teams have a habit of providing very open matches, where goal-scoring opportunities appear in large numbers. Having said that and taking these factors into account, risking in favor of the ‘’Over 2 Goals’’ market in this match is a good option.
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Preview
Portugal and Croatia face , in a match for this stage of the UEFA Nations League (League A). The recent head‑to‑head record favours the home team, since they have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 matches. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 08‑06‑2024, and ended in a (1‑2) win by Croatia. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, as both teams present significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Portugal

The home team makes its debut in this edition of the UEFA Nations League with the intention of getting a positive result, using the home advantage in their favour. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. They come to this match after a home loss against France by (3‑5), after a penalty shootout. Portugal has won 7, tied 1 and lost 2 of the last 10 home matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 12 of the last 17 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 4 of their 15 matches, and have only turned the score around in 1. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 17 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 5 of their 13 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

The Portuguese national team come for this game after a penalty shootout defeat to France in a match for the quarter-finals of EURO 2024. The team led by Eirik Bakke usually play in a 4-3-3, with Rafael Leão, Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo being the team's most attacking players. Vitinha, who wears the number 23 jersey, plays a central role in creating attacking plays, standing out for his skill with the ball and excellent vision of the game. One of Portugal's main strengths is its quick transitions, a skill that its players put to good use. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Diogo Costa, Nuno Mendes, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Bernardo Inácio, Diogo Dalot, Bernardo Silva, Vitor Ferreira, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leão, Pedro Neto, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Coach: F. Fernandes da Costa Santos.

Analysis Croatia

The team plays its first match in this edition of the UEFA Nations League with the intention of getting a positive away result. This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 15 conceded; against 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 22 goals scored and 12 conceded. In their last match, for the European Championship, they got a home tie against Italy by (1‑1). In the last 10 away matches Croatia has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times but have turned the score around in 2. In the last 14 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 15 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Croatia come for this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Italy in a EURO 2024 group stage match, with Luka Modric scoring the only goal. The visitors opt to play in a traditional 4-3-3, with the three forwards being Luka Ivanusec, Lovro Majer and Andrej Kramaric. When they do go on the attack, they usually try to channel their attack down the left flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by full-back Josko Gvardiol. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Dominik Livaković, Marin Pongračić, Joško Gvardiol, Josip Šutalo, Borna Sosa, Mario Pašalić, Kristijan Jakić, Martin Baturina, Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Andrej Kramarić.
Coach: Z. Dalić.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Portugal vs Croatia match, on 6 September 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy India, goes to: Handicap, Over 2 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Portugal vs Croatia on 6 September 2024 will be played at Lisbon, Estádio do Sport Lisboa and Benfica.

 

UEFA Nations League - 2024/2025

  • 67% 104 / 156 Games

  • Home team wins 44.23%
  • Draws 23.08%
  • Away team wins 32.69%
  • Over 1.5 74.04%
  • Over 2.5 51.92%
  • Over 3.5 29.81%
  • Goals 275
  • Goals /match 2.64
  • Goals /match home 1.51
  • Goals /match away 1.13
  • Both teams score 44.23%
  • Goals after 80' 14.91%
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