Croatia – Scotland : Preview & Prediction
Particularly disappointing since the start of this Euro 2020, Croatia has not said its last word in the race for the knockout stages of European competition. For the moment, the last finalist of the 2018 World Cup is only in third place in his group and has only one point on his counter. However, the Croatian selection remains three points behind the two leaders (Czech Republic and England) who face each other in the final meeting of this group stage. After a first defeat on the lawn of England (1-0), Croatia could not do better than a draw in the match against the Czech Republic (1-1). It will therefore absolutely be necessary to win during this last meeting against Scotland.
It should be noted, however, that a completely different result than a defeat of the Czech Republic in the other group match would not allow the Croats to dream of second place. Luka Modric’s teammates could still remain in contention to be among the best third. If successful, they would then count four points on their counter. And this is a total that can be more than enough to reach the knockout stages of this Euro 2020. We therefore expect to see a Croatian team more motivated than ever, capable of making life difficult for its opponent of the day. . However, we must not believe that the task will be simple. Scotland still showed great things for their comeback in international competition.
Obviously, Steve Clark’s men started with a defeat for their entry into contention against the Czech Republic (2-0). They still recovered very well in the next match against England (0-0). A point that allows them to also stay in the race for qualification. Despite this, it is still difficult not to see Croatia win in this meeting. Zlatko Dalic is still relying on a Luka Modric in very good shape. And despite the retirements of Mario Mandzukic or Ivan Rakitic, the Real Madrid midfielder is still well supported with Ivan Perisic, Marcelo Brozovic or Ante Rebic. On paper, the Croatian players therefore seem to have the means to overcome this Scottish selection.
Croatia will still have to play at its best. For the second time in this group stage, Scotland will play at home in Glasgow’s Hampden Park. And we know that the Tartan Army will respond to push its players to the end. The Scottish selection, however, seems much lower than its opponent of the day. She also has much less experience for this kind of meeting. And that could count in this race to the knockout stages of the Euro. It would be very surprising not to see the last finalist of the World Cup join the knockout phase of this Euro 2020. This is also why it is believed that Croatia should come out with their first success. in this edition.
Croatia is in third place in this Pool D of Euro 2020.
Croatia bowed for its entry into contention against England (1-0).
Croatia then failed to do better than a draw against the Czech Republic (1-1).
If the Czech Republic is defeated in the other match, Croatia can take second place by winning.
A success can also allow Croatia to be among the best third.
Croatia remains the last finalist of the World Cup.
Croatia can count on excellent players, like Luka Modric or Ivan Perisic.
Scotland is in last place in this pool.
Scotland started with a loss to the Czech Republic (2-0).
Scotland then hooked England (0-0).
Scotland are also keeping their chances of qualifying.
Scotland will play for the second time in this Euro 2020 at home.
Scotland seem inferior on paper to their opponent of the day.
The two teams have not met since 2013.
Croatia still has a hope of reaching the knockout stages of this Euro 2020. After a very disappointing start in this European competition, Zlatko Dalic’s team must recover and seem to have the means to revive themselves in this last match against to Scotland. Certainly, we saw a very courageous Scottish team during their first two days. Croatian players are however now warned. It will take the big game to win in this meeting! Even on the Glasgow lawn, we have the impression that Croatia will have the means to get by with the three points. Luka Modric, the talented midfielder of Real Madrid
Croatia – Scotland : Betting Tips
Croatia – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
