Croatia Vs Poland Starting Lineups, Match Preview and Analysis

Croatia will face Poland in the UEFA Nations League A group stage on September 8, with the match kicking off at 20:45 Croatia local time.

Croatia heads into this game after drawing their last two matches against Italy and Albania. This fixture presents an opportunity for them to return to winning ways, provided they address their defensive issues, as they have conceded goals in their last four games.

Poland is coming into this match following a 0-0 draw with France on June 25. They have been struggling defensively, conceding goals in their last five matches, which could add extra psychological pressure on the team.

 

Croatia Vs Poland Starting Lineups Today

We are providing real-time updates on team formations and line-ups for the Croatia vs. Poland match. The starting line-ups for both teams have yet to be announced.

Croatia Possible Starting Line-up vs Poland

      1. Dominik Livaković
      2. Joško Gvardiol
      3. Marin Pongračić
      4. Josip Šutalo
      5. Borna Sosa
      6. Martin Baturina
      7. Mateo Kovačić
      8. Mario Pašalić
      9. Kristijan Jakić
      10. Luka Modrić
      11. Andrej Kramarić

Poland Possible Starting Line-up vs Croatia

      1. Marcin Bułka
      2. Jakub Kiwior
      3. Paweł Dawidowicz
      4. Jan Bednarek
      5. Nicola Zalewski
      6. Kacper Urbański
      7. Piotr Zieliński
      8. Sebastian Szymański
      9. Przemysław Frankowski
      10. Robert Lewandowski
      11. Krzysztof Piątek

 

Head-to-Head History: Croatia vs Poland

Croatia and Poland have faced each other a total of 4 times. Here is a summary of their encounters:

Date Competition Home Team Score Away Team
March 28, 2016 Friendly Poland 1 – 0 Croatia
June 19, 2014 World Cup Croatia 2 – 0 Poland
September 7, 2012 World Cup Qualifier Croatia 2 – 0 Poland
October 11, 2011 World Cup Qualifier Poland 1 – 0 Croatia

Summary:

  • Croatia Wins: 2
  • Poland Wins: 2
  • Draws: 0

In these matches, Croatia has won twice at home and once away, while Poland has won once at home.

 

Croatia Vs Poland Recent Form Analysis

Both Croatia and Poland are heading into this match with mixed recent results. Croatia is on a drawing streak, having drawn their last two games against Italy and Albania, while Poland also drew their previous match against France.

Croatia’s Recent Form:

  • Overall Record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses in their last 20 matches.
  • Last 6 Matches:
    • Drew 1-1 with Italy (June 24)
    • Drew 2-2 with Albania (June 19)
    • Lost 0-3 to Spain (June 15)
    • Won 1-2 against Portugal (June 8)
    • Won 3-0 against North Macedonia (June 3)
    • Won 2-4 against Egypt (March 26)

Poland’s Recent Form:

  • Overall Record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses in their last 20 matches.
  • Last 6 Matches:
    • Drew 1-1 with France (June 25)
    • Lost 1-2 to Netherlands (June 16)
    • Lost 1-3 to Austria (June 21)
    • Won 2-1 against Turkey (June 10)
    • Won 3-1 against Ukraine (June 7)
    • Drew 0-0 with Wales (March 26)

 

Betting Tips: Croatia vs Poland

As Croatia and Poland prepare to face off in the UEFA Nations League A, here are some detailed betting tips and predictions based on their recent form and head-to-head history:

1. Croatia to Win

Croatia’s strong recent performances, especially their home advantage, make them the favorites for this match. Despite their recent draws, their overall form is solid compared to Poland’s inconsistent results.

Betting Tip: Croatia to win (1X2)

2. Under 2.5 Goals

Both teams have shown a tendency for tight, low-scoring matches recently. Croatia has been solid defensively but struggled to score freely, while Poland has also been involved in several low-scoring games.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals

3. Both Teams to Score – No

Given the defensive solidity of both teams and their recent struggles to score, it is likely that only one team will score. Croatia’s strong defense and Poland’s scoring difficulties support this prediction.

Betting Tip: Both teams to score – No

4. Luka Modrić to Score Anytime

Luka Modrić, Croatia’s midfield maestro, has been influential in attack and could be a key player in this match. Given his ability to score from set pieces and long-range shots, he is a strong candidate to score.

Betting Tip: Modrić to score anytime

5. Correct Score Prediction

With Croatia’s solid form and Poland’s recent scoring struggles, a 1-0 win for Croatia seems a likely outcome. Croatia’s defense should be able to contain Poland, and a narrow victory fits the pattern of recent results.

Betting Tip: Correct Score – Croatia 1-0 Poland


Prediction:

  • Croatia 1-0 Poland

Croatia’s home advantage and recent form suggest they will secure a narrow win. With both teams’ defensive capabilities and Poland’s scoring issues, a 1-0 victory for Croatia is a reasonable expectation.

 

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