- Date and Time: Saturday, June 15, 17:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Olympiastadion Berlin
| Odds via 22bet | |
| Spain vs Croatia | Saturday, June 15, 17:00 GMT+1 |
| Spain odds | 1.92 |
| Croatia odds | 4.22 |
| Draw | 3.36 |
| Over\Under | 2,5 1.12/1.72 |
Spain vs Croatia Team Overview
Spain
| Recent Form | WWDLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Rodri |
| Team Strengths | Ability to keep possession and use it to penetrate defensive lines and create chances. |
| Team Weaknesses | They lack direct and incisive play, given their penchant for prioritizing possession. |
Croatia
| Recent Form | WWWDW |
| Key Players to Watch | Luka Modrić |
| Team Strengths | Ability to keep possession while retaining their compact shape and springing transition attacks. |
| Team Weaknesses | There is a lack of a forward and attack emphasis in their play. |
Spain vs Croatia Head-to-Head Statistics
Spain have a slight edge in this fixture. In their last six meetings, Spain have won three times to Croatia’s two, with one match ending in a 0-0 draw the last time the two sides met. Free football bet predictions indicate that the match on Saturday is likely to be just as close as they both open their accounts in Group B.
| Spain | Draw | Croatia |
| 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Statistics | ||
| 15 | Goals | 8 |
| 5 | Yellow cards | 11 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| Last Matches | ||
| Croatia | 0-0 | Spain |
| Croatia | 3-5 | Spain |
| Croatia | 3-2 | Spain |
| Spain | 6-0 | Croatia |
| Croatia | 2-1 | Spain |
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Spain vs Croatia Player Focus
Rodri will be the core player for Spain’s midfield. He will form the base for their tactical plan’s defensive and creative sides. Luis de la Fuente will rely on the Manchester City midfielder to anchor the midfield by recycling possession, protecting the back four, and giving his side the platform to attack.
Luka Modrić will be the conductor in Croatia’s midfield. When they take on Spain, the Real Madrid veteran will be the lynchpin and the creative force for Dalic’s side. The key battles will take place in the midfield area, highlighting Modrić’s importance in the defensive phase and offensive approach.
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With both sides adopting a midfield three, the battle in the middle of the pack will be crucial for the match’s outcome. Rodri versus Modrić will be the key battle of the match. The winners of the last two Champions Leagues will count on themselves to inspire their respective sides to an opening win in Group B.
Spain vs Croatia Tactical Analysis
Spain rounded off their preparation for the Euros kick-off in Germany with a comfortable 5-1 win against Northern Ireland. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente employed the tried-and-tested 4-3-3 formation. Spain will likely retain this shape in their opener against Croatia.
In their possession-heavy approach, the 4-3-3 formation will allow them to include three midfielders, with one sitting conductor and two number tens playing further forward. This will allow de la Fuente’s side to keep the ball higher up the pitch and bolster their chance to create chances.
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— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) June 13, 2024
Croatia signed off their pre-tournament rounds of friendly fixtures with an encouraging 1-2 win against Portugal at the Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor. They are likely to retain the formation that they have typically used, which was effective against Portugal.
Croatia’s 4-3-3 shape, adopted by their gaffer Zlatko Dalić, allows them to be compact in midfield and spring fast attacks down the wide areas when they win the ball back. They will likely retain this tactical discipline when they take on Spain on Saturday.
Spain vs Croatia Prediction, Betting Tip
- Football Pick: Total Over 2.5
- Odds: 2.1
- Score Prediction: Spain 2-2 Croatia
Spain and Croatia are accomplished attacking sides. They have a cutting edge in their final third, capable of pace, penetration, and taking chances when they take them.
Although our football prediction analysis shows that the two sides will set up differently tactically, they will both pose an attacking threat throughout the match. This underscores why the Total Over 2.5 is a safe bet for the match. Both sides’ clinical edge can be backed to result in at least three matches total in this match.
🛑 Álex Remiro between the sticks
⚽️ Rodrigo, @mikel10oyar y Fermín, firing shots off.
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— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) June 12, 2024
The fluidity of the two sides in midfield will form the basis of the match’s contest. The midfield area will be salient in determining the quality and number of chances each side will create.
The Spanish have an accomplished and dynamic tactical approach to possession play and penetrative passing. Conversely, Croatia has a compact side that is adept at absorbing pressure and launching transition attacks.
The two sides will fight to a draw and share the points in this Group B opener.
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