- Date and Time: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 20:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia
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| Croatia vs France | Thursday, March 20, 2025, 20:45 GMT+1 |
| Croatia odds | 3.60 |
| France odds | 2.06 |
| Draw | 3.44 |
| Over/Under | Total 2,5: 1.97/1.84 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Croatia vs France Preview and Team News
Croatia Team News
The pressure increases on nations in the last eight of the UEFA Nations League this week as the first legs in the quarterfinal stage take place. Croatia finished second in the Group A1 standings, only winning two of their six matches. However, they did avoid defeat in all three of their home games in the opening round.
Debuts at an international level could be made by Franjo Ivanovic and Toni Fruk this week. Experienced campaigners Luka Modric, Ivan Perišić, and Mateo Kovačić are also among the players selected in the latest squad.
However, key players in the final third will be missing in the quarterfinal stage. Lovro Majer, Igor Matanovic, and Bruno Petkovic are all ruled out due to injuries.
Croatia predicted lineup vs France (5-4-1): Livakovic; Sosa, Šutalo, Ćaleta-Car, Gvardiol, Perišić; Kramaric, Modric, Kovačić, Baturina; Matanovic.
France Team News
France are the heavy favourites to win the Nations League this Summer, and Didier Deschamps will have a fully fit squad to select from on Thursday. The French won four of their six matches in the opening round, allowing a Group A2-low of just six goals as they finished above Italy on goal difference.
Kylian Mbappe is back in contention after being left out of the last two squads. There is excellent attacking quality at the top end of the field. In-form talents Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani, and Ousmane Dembele are also on the travelling team.
However, some top stars have been excluded from the latest list. Among them are N’Golo Kante, Kingsley Coman, and Wesley Fofana.
France predicted lineup vs Italy (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Digne; Guendouzi, Kone, Rabiot; Mbappe, Kolo Muani, Thuram.
Bet hereCroatia vs France Prediction
- Pick: France to win
- Odds: 2.06 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Croatia 1-2 France
France’s clinical nature in front of goal could ultimately be the difference in this tie of the Nations League.
The French have averaged an xG of 1.45 in away matches over the last 12 months and have scored an impressive two goals per game.
However, it could be worth noting that the visitors have only kept clean sheets in 20% of their away meetings. The hosts have failed to score in 0% of their home events. Therefore, both teams to score also looks like a viable Croatia vs France prediction.
Croatia vs France Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: 1.97 (22Bet)
The head-to-head trends indicate that this should be a high-scoring affair between the sides. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of the last five encounters between these nations, which includes the 2018 World Cup final.
The chances of this being a winning selection are aided by Croatia and France averaging respective tallies of 2.8 and 2.4 goals per game across the last 12 months.
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