Spain will face Croatia in Group B of Euro 2024 on June 15, with the match scheduled to kick off at 18:00 Germany local time.
Match Intro: The Spain and Croatia national football teams will meet again, just a year after their UEFA Nations League A Playoffs match, which Spain won 1-0. Spain is currently in good form, having recently defeated Northern Ireland and Andorra, extending their unbeaten streak to 3 matches.
Meanwhile, Croatia approaches the match with confidence, having secured victories in their last 3 games against Portugal, North Macedonia, and Egypt, extending their unbeaten streak to 6 matches.
Spain Vs. Croatia Starting Lineup and Live Score Updates
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Spain vs. Croatia in real time. The starting line-ups for both teams are yet to be announced.
Spain Possible Starting Lineup
In their recent match, Spain started with:
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- Unai Simon
- Marc Cucurella
- Robin Le Normand
- Nacho
- Jesus Navas
- Fabian Ruiz
- Rodri
- Pedri
- Nico Williams
- Alvaro Morata
Croatia Possible Starting Lineup
Croatia’s recent starting line-up included:
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- Dominik Livakovic
- Josko Gvardiol
- Marin Pongracic
- Josip Sutalo
- Josip Stanisic
- Marcelo Brozovic
- Mateo Kovacic
- Luka Modric
- Andrej Kramaric
- Ante Budimir
- Lovro Majer
Key Players Ahead of the Match Between: Spain vs. Croatia
Spain
- Sergio Busquets (Midfielder)
- Known for his composure and ability to control the midfield, Busquets’ passing accuracy and defensive contribution are crucial for Spain’s possession-based style of play.
- Ferran Torres (Forward)
- A versatile attacker with pace and dribbling skills, Torres’ ability to score goals and create chances makes him a key player in Spain’s attacking strategy.
- Aymeric Laporte (Defender)
- A solid center-back known for his ball-playing ability and defensive prowess, Laporte’s presence in defense provides stability and leadership to Spain’s backline.
- Koke (Midfielder)
- A creative midfielder with excellent vision and passing range, Koke’s ability to dictate play and provide assists will be crucial for Spain’s midfield control.
- Alvaro Morata (Forward)
- A skilled striker with a knack for scoring goals, Morata’s positioning and finishing ability make him a constant threat to opposing defenses.
Croatia
- Luka Modric (Midfielder)
- The experienced playmaker and captain, Modric’s dribbling, passing, and ability to orchestrate attacks are vital for Croatia’s midfield creativity.
- Mateo Kovacic (Midfielder)
- Known for his energy and box-to-box capabilities, Kovacic’s ability to win tackles and drive forward will be important in Croatia’s midfield battles.
- Andrej Kramaric (Forward)
- A clinical finisher with a good sense of positioning, Kramaric’s goal-scoring ability and link-up play make him a key player in Croatia’s attacking setup.
- Marcelo Brozovic (Midfielder)
- A defensive midfielder with strong tackling and interception skills, Brozovic’s role in shielding the defense and initiating counter-attacks will be crucial.
- Josko Gvardiol (Defender)
- A young and promising defender, Gvardiol’s pace and ability to defend one-on-one situations provide stability to Croatia’s backline.
These players are expected to play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of the Spain vs. Croatia match at Euro 2024, showcasing their skills and leadership on the field.
Spain Vs. Croatia: Head-to-Head Record
Spain and Croatia have met 5 times since June 2016, with Spain winning 3 times and Croatia winning twice. The most recent match between them was on June 18, 2023, in the UEFA Nations League A Playoffs, where Spain won 1-0. In total, Spain have scored 14 goals in these 5 head-to-head matches, while Croatia have scored 8, giving Spain a better head-to-head record in recent history.
Date | Competition | Home Team | Result | Away Team |
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Jun 18, 2023 | UEFA Nations League A, Playoffs | Croatia | 0 – 1 | Spain |
Jun 28, 2021 | 1/8 Final | Croatia | 3 – 5 | Spain |
Nov 15, 2018 | Group Stage | Croatia | 3 – 2 | Spain |
Sep 11, 2018 | Group Stage | Spain | 6 – 0 | Croatia |
Jun 21, 2016 | Group D | Croatia | 2 – 1 | Spain |
Spain Vs. Croatia: Recent Form Analysis
Spain
- Overall Record: Won 14, Lost 4, Drew 2 in their last 20 matches.
- Recent Matches:
- Won 4 times:
- 5-1 vs. Northern Ireland (June 8)
- 5-0 vs. Andorra (June 5)
- 3-1 vs. Georgia (November 19)
- 3-1 vs. Cyprus (November 16)
- Lost 1 time:
- 0-1 vs. Colombia (March 22)
- Drew 1 time:
- 3-3 vs. Brazil (March 26)
- Won 4 times:
Croatia
- Overall Record: Won 12, Lost 4, Drew 4 in their last 20 matches.
- Recent Matches:
- Won 5 times:
- 2-1 vs. Portugal (June 8)
- 3-0 vs. North Macedonia (June 3)
- 4-2 vs. Egypt (March 26)
- 1-0 vs. Armenia (November 21)
- 2-0 vs. Latvia (November 18)
- Drew 1 time:
- 0-0 vs. Tunisia (March 23)
- Won 5 times:
Both Spain and Croatia have shown strong performances recently, with Spain maintaining a slightly better overall record but Croatia boasting an impressive run of victories in their recent matches.
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