Croatia and Albania face off in a crucial UEFA Euro 2024 group stage match on Wednesday.
Both teams suffered defeats in their campaign openers, and a loss here could confirm their elimination from the competition.
Match Preview
- Croatia:
The 2018 FIFA World Cup runners-up suffered a 3-0 loss to Spain in their first match. Bruno Petkovic scored their lone goal from a rebound.
- Albania:
The Red and Blacks lost 2-1 to defending champions Italy. Nedim Bajrami scored the fastest goal in UEFA Euro history, but Italy turned the game around.
Recent Form and Stats
- Croatia has lost four of their last six European Championship games.
- Albania scored just their second goal at the Euros but conceded five in the same period.
- Croatia failed to score in their opening game, while Albania has found the net in their last three matches.
Head-to-Head
- This is the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
- Croatia’s recent European Championship defeats came against Spain and Italy.
- Albania has not kept a clean sheet in their last eight Euro games.
Prediction
Result: Croatia to win (Tip 1)
Goals: Over 2.5 goals (Tip 2)
First Half: At least one goal to be scored (Tip 3)
Player to Watch: Ivan Perisic to score or assist (Tip 4)
Betting Tips
Result: Bet on Croatia to win (4/9 odds).
Both Teams to Score: Albania has shown they can find the net against tough opponents (11/10 odds).
Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Considering recent high-scoring matches, go for over 2.5 goals (6/5 odds).
Remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the thrilling match!
