Croatia vs France Prediction & Tips
The Croatian national team secured a place in the Nations League playoffs, taking second place in their group. The only team the Croatians could not overcome was Portugal. In head-to-head encounters with the Portuguese, Zlatko Dalić’s team only managed to get one point. However, the remaining 7 points, obtained in the matches against Poland and Scotland, allowed them to continue on their way to the trophy.
Croatia’s main weapon has been their performance at home. Two wins and a draw on home soil ensured a comfortable position in the group. In addition, the Croats have not lost at home since 2023. The last team to take three points from Croatia was Turkey in Euro 2024 qualifying.
France advanced to the Nations League playoffs as group leaders, but the battle for the lead was intense. ‘Les Bleus had the same number of points as Italy – 13 each. The second criterion to determine the winner was head-to-head, but here too there was absolute equality: both teams achieved identical 3-1 away victories. Goal difference was decisive, and it gave the French a minimal +1 advantage.
After the unexpected defeat to Italy on the opening matchday, Didier Deschamps’ team did not allow any more slip-ups. All subsequent matches resulted in victories for France, except for a single draw with Israel. The French were particularly confident in their away matches. All three away matches against Belgium, Italy and Israel ended in victories for the French national team. The goal difference of 9:3 only underlines the confidence of ‘Les Bleus’ in away matches.
Croatia – France FREE TIPS
France – Win @ 2.10
