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Croatia vs Portugal prediction, stats, tips & team news

Croatia vs Portugal

Croatia hopes to have qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals by the time they host Portugal on Monday, November 18, at 7:45 PM. Zlatko Dalić’s team can secure a spot in the final eight with a victory over Scotland in the penultimate round. Similarly, Portugal can advance if they avoid losing to Poland by more than one goal, or if Croatia loses to Scotland.

Over 2.5 goals

In six of Portugal’s last seven home matches across all competitions, over 2.5 goals have been scored.

Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime

Cristiano Ronaldo has made 15 appearances in the Nations League, scoring 10 goals, and has netted in three of his last four outings.

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How both teams go into Croatia vs Portugal

Croatia are second in Group A1 after playing four matches. They started their campaign with a 2-1 loss to group leaders Portugal but bounced back with two consecutive wins over Poland and Scotland. Their most recent match ended in an exciting 3-3 draw against Poland. Portugal are unbeaten, though they were denied a perfect run after being held to a goalless draw at Scotland last time out. Roberto Martinez’s side began with three consecutive wins, including a narrow success over Croatia, starting their campaign.

Croatia team news

Luka Modrić continues his international career and is one of four centurions in Croatia’s squad, including Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić, who earned his 100th cap last time out.

Portugal team news

There shouldn’t be too many surprises when Roberto Martinez names his squad. Goalkeeper Rui Silva and defender Tomás Araújo were among those called up last time, hoping to be involved and win their first senior international cap.

Croatia vs Portugal head-to-head

Croatia have only defeated Portugal once in nine meetings, but that victory occurred this summer.

Croatia vs Portugal H2H
Date Score Ground
05 Sep 2024 Portugal 2-1 Croatia Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
08 Jun 2024 Portugal 1-2 Croatia Estádio Nacional do Jamor, Oeiras
17 Nov 2020 Croatia 2-3 Portugal Stadion Poljud, Split
05 Sep 2020 Portugal 4-1 Croatia Dragon Stadium, Porto
06 Sep 2018 Portugal 1-1 Croatia Estádio Algarve, Faro-Loulé

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