France – Croatia : Preview & Prediction
France was on a 7-game winning streak before the start of this Nations League…Les Bleus are in search of a win since the beginning of this competition. Benzema’s team-mates need to take 9 points from the second leg of the competition to qualify for the next round. Deschamps’ team, surprised by Denmark (1-2) on the first day, drew twice in Croatia (1-1) and in Austria (1-1). The French team, who were trailing for a long time in Vienna, had to rely on the inevitable Mbappé at the very end of the match (83rd) to avoid a second defeat in this Nations League. It was a very good game, but it was not enough to win the game. The Croatians managed a great performance by defeating the Danish leader for the first time in this Nations League (1-0) thanks to Pasalic. This success is good for Modric’s partners who had lost to Austria (0-3) at home and to France (1-1). Unable to beat France in 9 attempts (3 draws and 6 defeats), Croatia is in great danger at the Stade de France and a new defeat would probably eliminate them from the race for qualification and would put them in a complicated situation with a possible descent into League B. The Blues, who are struggling offensively, will want to rediscover their efficiency of last March with their 7 goals scored against Cote d’Ivoire (2-1) and South Africa (5-0). Croatia, the worst attacking team in the group with only 2 goals scored, also have the worst defence with 4 goals conceded as well as the French team.
France have 3 finals to go and are hoping to finish top of the table.
Since 1998, France have won 6 and drawn 3 of their last 9 matches against Croatia.
The French have lost just once in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
Croatia have won just once in their last 3 matches.
Croatia have won 4 of their last 5 matches in France.
France, who have never lost to Croatia, should go 10 games without a defeat against this nation. Les Bleus are favourites and must win to qualify.
France – Croatia : Betting Tips
France – Win Odds: 1.50
