Croatia take on Poland at the Opus Arena to contest in Nations League A Group 1 match on Sunday, 8 September. Read our Nations League predictions for the fixture below.
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Croatia vs Poland prediction: Goals likely in Osijek
Key Stats
- Poland beat Scotland 3-2 in Glasgow in their Nations League opener midweek.
- Six of Croatia’s last seven games have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Croatia have won five of their last seven games in the Nations League.
- Each of Poland’s last six fixtures produced goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Croatia 2-2 Poland
Croatia conceded two goals in their loss a Portugal in midweek while Poland shipped two goals in a five-goal thriller at Scotland on Thursday evening. Both defences look vulnerable and a high-scoring draw could be an outcome worth backing.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Poland massive underdogs
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Croatia lost a tight game at Portugal on Thursday (2-1), though the bookmakers have backed them to bounce back, pricing them odds on at 7/10 to beat Poland on Sunday.
Poland needed two penalty kicks to beat Scotland 3-2 in midweek, though their overall performance showed promise and they are an attractive prospect at 11/10 in the double chance market this weekend. View more of our football tips for the September international break via the link.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting since 2008
Croatia and Poland haven’t crossed paths since their last meeting in 2008. In five previous encounters between the teams, Poland have won only once.
Stats to follow…
Croatia preview: Hosts could be unchanged
Croatia used a 3-4-2 formation in their loss to Portugal in midweek and though they eventually lost, they did enjoy more possession than their hosts and came close to matching them for shots attempts (13-15). A similar side could be deployed against Poland on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Livakovic (GK), Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol, Jakic, Modric, Kovacic, Baturina, Sosa, Kramaric, Pasalic
UEFA Nations League A 05/09/24
L
Portugal
2
Croatia
1
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D
Italy
1
Croatia
1
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D
Albania
2
Croatia
2
Euro 2024 15/06/24
L
Spain
3
Croatia
0
International Match 08/06/24
W
Portugal
1
Croatia
2
Poland preview: 3-5-2 formation expected
Poland threw away a two-goal lead against Scotland before they eventually rebounded to win 3-2 at Hampden Park on Thursday. The Poles favour a 3-5-2 formation which would match up well against Croatia's set up this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Bulka (GK), Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior, Frankowski, Szymanski, Zielinski, Urbanksi, Zalewski, Lewandowski, Piatek
UEFA Nations League A 05/09/24
W
Scotland
2
Poland
3
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D
France
1
Poland
1
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L
Austria
3
Poland
1
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L
Netherlands
2
Poland
1
International Match 10/06/24
W
Turkey
1
Poland
2
