UEFA Nations League - League A - 1
Portugal
HT: 2 - 1
Croatia
Referee: H. Meler
Who will win?
What is the prediction for the football match between Portugal and Croatia?
Our prediction for the Portugal vs Croatia match is: Portugal to win.
Our advanced algorithm estimates a probability of 50% for a win of Portugal against Croatia
The probability for a draw between Portugal vs Croatia is 50%
Our prediction model gives a 0% chance for a win of Croatia vs Portugal
Match Preview
The upcoming match between Portugal and Croatia is set for September 5, 2024 at 6:45 PM. The venue for this encounter is Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, World. Halil Umut Meler, Türkiye has been appointed as the referee for this match.
- The probability of winning for Portugal is 60%. The probability of a draw between Portugal and Croatia is 15%. The probability of winning for Croatia is 25%.
- Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
- There's a 82% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 18%.
- The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on September 5, 2024, where Portugal won against Croatia with a score of 2-1
- Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Portugal has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Croatia has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Portugal has averaged 2 goals per game, while Croatia has netted an average of 1.2 goals.
- Portugal's performance in the UEFA Nations League this season shows 3 victories, 0 defeats, and 1 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per match.
- Croatia has recorded 2 wins, 1 losses, and 1 draws in the UEFA Nations League this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.8 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.5 goals.
- Examining Portugal's last five outings, they have won 3 times, lost 0 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
- Croatia's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
- Leading the goal-scoring charts for Portugal is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has found the net 3 times this season.
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Lineups
STARTING LINEUPS
- 1GDiogo Costa
- 5DDiogo Dalot
- 3DRúben Dias
- 14DGonçalo Inácio77'
- 19DNuno Mendes
- 10MBernardo Silva
- 23MVitinha90'
- 8MBruno Fernandes
- 20FPedro Neto46'
- 7FCristiano Ronaldo88'
- 17FRafael Leão46'
SUBSTITUTES
- 15MJoão Neves46'
- 2DNélson Semedo46'
- 4DAntónio Silva77'
- 21FDiogo Jota88'
- 9MPote90'
- 13MRenato Veiga
- 12GJosé Sá
- 16FTrincão
- 6MJoão Palhinha
- 18MRúben Neves
- 11FJoão Félix
- 22GRui Silva
STARTING LINEUPS
- 1GD. Livaković
- 6DJ. Šutalo
- 3DM. Pongračić46'
- 4DJ. Gvardiol
- 2MK. Jakić76'
- 10ML. Modrić77'
- 8MM. Kovačić
- 16MM. Baturina61'
- 19MB. Sosa
- 15FM. Pašalić67'
- 9FA. Kramarić
SUBSTITUTES
- 5DD. Ćaleta-Car46'
- 22FI. Matanović61'
- 21ML. Sučić67'
- 14FI. Perišić76'
- 13MP. Sučić77'
- 20FM. Pjaca
- 12GN. Labrović
- 7MN. Moro
- 23GD. Kotarski
- 17FB. Petković
- 18ML. Ivanušec
- 11FA. Budimir
Portugal vs Croatia - Standings
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 14 |
2 | Croatia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
3 | Scotland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7 |
4 | Poland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 4 |
Head to head
These teams have met 7 times in recent seasons. Portugal has won 4 times, while Croatia has secured 1 victories. 2 matches ended in a draw. The goal tally stands at 13 for Portugal and 8 for Croatia.
Past H2H Results & Fixtures
Last matches: Portugal 1.90
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Last matches: Croatia 1.30
Statistics are for the last 10 games
Portugal vs Unknown Team - Per Match Stats
This section shows the average per-match statistics for both teams in the current season of this league.