Portugal Starting Lineup Vs Croatia, Match Preview and Predictions

Portugal will face Croatia in the UEFA Nations League A Group Stage on September 5, with the match set to kick off at 19:45 Portugal local time.

The two teams last met three months ago in a friendly match that Croatia won 2-1. Portugal enters this match following a 1-0 defeat to France on July 5, and they are under pressure to improve their attacking performance, having failed to score in their last three matches.

Croatia, on the other hand, comes into the game after consecutive draws against Italy and Albania. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding goals in their last four matches, which adds to the pressure on their backline.

Portugal Vs Croatia Starting Lineups Today

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Portugal – Croatia in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

Possible Starting Lineups for Portugal vs Croatia

Portugal Possible Starting Lineup vs Croatia

• • 1. Rui Patrício
    2. João Cancelo
    3. Rúben Dias
    4. Pepe
    5. Nuno Mendes
    6. Bernardo Silva
    7. Rúben Neves
    8. Bruno Fernandes
    9. João Félix
    10. Diogo Jota
    11. Cristiano Ronaldo

Croatia Possible Starting Lineup Vs Portugal

• • 1. Dominik Livaković
    2. Josip Juranović
    3. Dejan Lovren
    4. Joško Gvardiol
    5. Borna Sosa
    6. Luka Modrić
    7. Marcelo Brozović
    8. Mateo Kovačić
    9. Mario Pašalić
    10. Andrej Kramarić
    11. Ivan Perišić

Head-to-Head Record: Portugal vs. Croatia

Summary: Since June 2016, Portugal and Croatia have met five times. Portugal holds the upper hand in these encounters, winning three matches, while Croatia has won once, and one match ended in a draw. Across these games, Portugal has scored 10 goals, while Croatia has netted 6, indicating Portugal’s overall stronger performance in their recent head-to-head history.

Portugal Vs Croatia Recent Form Analysis

Portugal:

• Portugal has won 14 of their last 20 matches, losing 6 and drawing none.
• In their last 6 matches, they have won 4 times and lost twice:
  • Wins:
    • 0-0 vs Slovenia (July 1)
    • 0-3 vs Turkey (June 22)
    • 2-1 vs Czech Republic (June 18)
    • 3-0 vs Ireland (June 11)
  • Losses:
    • 0-0 vs France (July 5)
    • 2-0 vs Georgia (June 26)

Croatia:

• Croatia has won 11 of their last 20 matches, losing 5 and drawing 4.
• In their last 6 matches, they have won 3 times, drawn twice, and lost once:
  • Wins:
    • 1-2 vs Portugal (June 8)
    • 3-0 vs North Macedonia (June 3)
    • 2-4 vs Egypt (March 26)
  • Draws:
    • 1-1 vs Italy (June 24)
    • 2-2 vs Albania (June 19)
  • Loss:
    • 3-0 vs Spain (June 15)

Betting Tips for Portugal vs. Croatia

1. Match Outcome:

• Portugal Win: Portugal has historically performed well against Croatia, winning three out of their last five encounters. Despite their recent struggles in front of goal, Portugal’s overall record and the quality of their squad make them slight favorites, especially with home advantage.
• Draw: Given Croatia’s recent form, including their tendency to draw matches, and Portugal’s struggle to find the back of the net in recent games, a draw is a plausible outcome.
• Croatia Win: Croatia’s recent victory against Portugal in a friendly and their ability to perform well in big matches make this an attractive option, especially with the defensive issues Portugal has shown recently.

2. Both Teams to Score:

• Yes: Croatia has scored in 5 out of their last 6 matches, and Portugal, despite their recent struggles, still possess a potent attack. Given that both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense, this option could provide good value.
• No: If you expect Portugal to shore up their defense and Croatia to focus on their defensive solidity, betting on both teams not scoring could be a viable choice.

3. Total Goals Over/Under:

• Over 2.5 Goals: With the attacking talent on both sides, this match could see multiple goals. Croatia’s recent games have featured plenty of goals, and if Portugal finds their scoring touch, this could be a high-scoring affair.
• Under 2.5 Goals: If Portugal’s scoring issues persist and Croatia plays cautiously, this could turn into a tight, low-sc

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