Spain vs Croatia Predictions - Goals expected between two top nations at Euro's

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 13 Jun 2024

Ralph Staniforth 13 Jun 2024

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Spain vs Croatia predictions for the European Championship clash on Saturday
High efficiency levels exhibited by both sides
Betting on both teams to score is a top recommendation

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Croatia have scored 9 goals in their last 3 matches (Getty)

Spain vs Croatia Predictions

Croatia had an impressive appearance in Lisbon last week, beating Portugal 2-1. Spain had a stellar run in the qualifiers and won their last two friendlies, so I expect both sides to find the net.

Spain vs Croatia Predictions
Head to Head
Spain Form
Spain Squad & News
Croatia Form
Croatia Squad & News

Spain have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 3 matches against Croatia.
Spain have scored 18 goals in their last 6 matches.
Croatia have scored 9 goals in their last 3 matches.

Head to Head

In 10 matches there has only been one draw along with six Spain victories. Croatia have been victorious on three occasions.

Their last encounter was in the final of the UEFA Nations League in 2023, a match Spain won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

Spain Form

Spain head into Euro 2024 with high confidence after earning two convincing victories in friendly matches earlier this month.

The Red Fury had zero troubles against minnows Andorra 5-0, while even better performance was seen three days after against Northern Ireland 5-1. Mikel Oyarzabal scoring four goals in those encounters, Pedri bagging two.

Luis de la Fuente’s side was less successful during their international friendlies in March where they lost to Colombia 1-0 and drawn against Brazil 3-3.

Spain were one of the most successful teams in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, topping their group with 21 points (seven wins, one loss) ahead of Scotland, Norway, Georgia and Cyprus, scoring 25 and allowing just five goals.

Spain Squad & News

Goalkeepers: Unai Simón, David Raya, Álex Remiro,

Defenders: Jesús Navas, Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Nacho, Robin Le Normand, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella, Álex Grimaldo, Daniel Vivian

Midfielders: Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Marcos Llorente, Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, Álex Baena, Aleix García, Fermín López

Forwards: Álvaro Morata (captain), Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams, Joselu, Lamine Yamal, Ayoze Pérez

Jose Gaya, Marco Asensio and Alejandro Balde are injured.

Pau Torres, Gavi, Pablo Sarabia and Rodrigo Moreno were not called up.

Croatia Form

Croatia made an impressive appearance in Lisbon last week, defeating the favored Portugal 2-1. Luka Modric converted a penalty in the first half, and Ante Budimir scored the winning goal in the second half. The Blazers had 2.72-1.39 expected goals, 47% possession, and 16-15 shots in that match.

Zlatko Dalic’s side beat North Macedonia 3-0 earlier this month, with Lovro Majer scoring the opening two goals in Rijeka and Mario Pasalic netting off the bench.

The Blazers went to Cairo to play two friendlies in March. They drew 0-0 against Tunisia before a 4-2 win against Egypt, with Nikola Vlašić, Bruno Petkovic, Andrej Kramaric, and Lovro Majer as the goalscorers.

Croatia faced difficulties in the EURO 2024 qualifiers but eventually finished 2nd in Group D with five wins, one draw, and two defeats. They were one point behind Turkey and ahead of Wales, Armenia, and Latvia.

Croatia Squad & News

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livaković, Nediljko Labrović, Ivica Ivušić

Defenders: Josip Stanišić, Marin Pongračić, Joško Gvardiol, Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo, Borna Sosa, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranović

Midfielders: Lovro Majer, Mateo Kovačić, Luka Modrić, Marcelo Brozović, Nikola Vlašić, Mario Pašalić, Luka Ivanušec, Luka Sučić, Martin Baturina

Forwards: Andrej Kramarić, Ivan Perišić, Ante Budimir, Bruno Petković, Marko Pjaca, Marco Pašalić

Dominik Kotarski, Borna Barišić, Duje Ćaleta-Car and Kristijan Jakić were left out of the squad.

Andrej Kramarić has scored 28 goals in 93 appearances.

Verdict

Spain v Croatia

Both sides are in red-hot form at the moment, having earned two straight victories in June friendlies while maintaining high efficiency. Betting on both teams to score stands out as the best bet for this clash in Berlin.