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Both of these nations finished the group stage with morale-boosting victories and we're expecting a very close and very competitive 90-minutes between the pair as they face off in the last 16. Spain head into this one as the bookmaker's favourites to win despite not looking all that convincing during the group stage.
Read on for our full match preview and prediction for Croatia vs Spain in the European Championship.
Croatia vs Spain: Our Best Predictions
Unbiased tips
- Prediction one: Full-Time Result – Spain to Win
- Prediction two: Both Teams to Score – BTTS
- Prediction three: Total Goals – Over 2.5 Goals
All odds are subject to change but the prices shown are correct on the date of publication. Please check with your bookmakers before placing any bets.
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Tip 1: Spain to Win
Spain finally found their finishing boots for the game against Slovakia, blowing their opponents away by five goals to nil. Spain have picked up four wins from their last seven encounters with Croatia and we're backing Luis Enrique's men to progress through to the quarter-finals by beating their opponents within 90-minutes. Croatia have only managed to win one of their last five international matches, while Spain are unbeaten in their last six fixtures.
Tip 2: BTTS
Both teams scored when these two counties last met and four of their last seven head-to-heads have also ended with both teams getting on the scoreboard. Three of Croatia's last five matches have seen both teams score and Spain have only failed to score in two of their last six outings, scoring five goals in their last matches against Slovakia.
Tip 3: Over 2.5 Goals
Five of the last seven games played between Croatia and Spain have produced at least three goals. Croatia's last match against Scotland saw 40goals scored and three of Spain's last six outings have witnessed over 2.5 goals, so you can see just why we're backing goals in this game.
Croatia vs Spain: Stats, Markets & Odds
SpainCroatia vs Spain | |||
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28/06/21 Euro2020 | Croatia  Croatia | 3 - 5 |  Spain Spain |
15/11/18 NAL | Croatia Croatia | 3 - 2 | Spain Spain |
11/09/18 NAL | Spain Spain | 6 - 0 | Croatia Croatia |
21/06/16 Euro2020 | Croatia Croatia | 2 - 1 | Spain Spain |
Croatia | |||
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Last 5 | |||
29/03/22 IM | Croatia Croatia | 2 - 1 |  Bulgaria Bulgaria |
26/03/22 IM | Croatia Croatia | 1 - 1 |  Slovenia Slovenia |
14/11/21 E-WCQ | Croatia Croatia | 1 - 0 |  Russia Russia |
11/11/21 E-WCQ | Malta  Malta | 1 - 7 | Croatia Croatia |
11/10/21 E-WCQ | Croatia Croatia | 2 - 2 |  Slovakia Slovakia |
Spain | |||
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Last 5 | |||
29/03/22 IM | Spain Spain | 5 - 0 |  Iceland Iceland |
26/03/22 IM | Spain Spain | 2 - 1 |  Albania Albania |
14/11/21 E-WCQ | Spain Spain | 1 - 0 |  Sweden Sweden |
11/11/21 E-WCQ |  Greece Greece | 0 - 1 | Spain Spain |
10/10/21 NAL | Spain Spain | 1 - 2 |  France France |
Our research has lead us to predict a Spain win and at least three goals to be scored in this last 16 encounter but if you fancy Croatia to progress and believe the game will be tight and tense, then here are some of the markets you might want to consider.
Croatia to Win @ 6/1 with SBK
Croatia Double Chance @ 5/4 with novibet
Croatia to Qualify @ 31/10 with SBK
Under 2.5 Goals @ 4/6 with bet365
Bruno Petkovic to Score @ 7/2 with SBK
Croatia Clean Sheet @ 4/1 with bet365
All odds are subject to change, so check with your bookmaker before making any bets.
Can Croatia overcome the odds and end Spain's Euro 2020 dreams?
Croatia just made it through to the next round by securing their first win of Euro 2020 in their final Group D game against Scotland. Croatia looked more like their old selves in that game but we're not sure they have enough quality in the final third to do enough damage against Sapin. The Croats are yet to keep a clean sheet in the tournament and go up against a Spain side that had been playing some good football but were lacking a finishing touch but that all changed against Slovakia.
Spain dominated their final group game against Slovakia and like Croatia, their first win of Euro 2020 helped secure their passage through to the knockout stage as runners-up. Far more is expected from this Spanish side and now they have a big win under their belts, Croatia should be worried. However, both teams have improved as each game has gone by so you can't rule Croatia out just yet. On paper, this should be a close game and one that produces plenty of goalmouth action.
Q&A – Croatia vs Spain
- Where did these teams finish in the Group stage? – Both countries finished second in their respective groups
- Where will this game take place? – Parken (København, Denmark)
- What was the score when these sides last met? – Croatia 3-2 Spain, 15/11/18.
- Who are the favourites to win? – Spain are the bookmaker's clear favourites.
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