Croatia vs Latvia Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Euro 2024 qualifying. Croatia who have been involved in the Nations League final have so far played only three qualifiers, while Latvia have lost all their matches so far. Read on for our free predictions and tips.
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Croatia vs Latvia Predictions
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The Clash of David and Goliath
Key Stats
– Latvia, in their Euro 2024 qualifying journey, have faced three consecutive defeats.
– Six Croatian players in the squad have an impressive 80+ caps to their name.
As Euro 2024 qualifying action resumes, Croatia, undefeated in two matches, welcomes Latvia to the Stadion HNK Rijeka. Croatia are currently in third place in Group D, trailing the leaders by a mere two points. They’ve played fewer games due to their UEFA Nations League Finals participation in June but managed to secure four out of a possible six points. This is a testament to their resilience and adaptability under the guidance of Zlatko Dalic.
Their recent journey commenced with a 1-1 draw against Wales, followed by a triumphant 2-0 win over Turkey, thanks to a brace from Manchester City’s recent recruit, Mateo Kovacic. Reflecting on their recent performance, the Blazers’ formidable 4-2 victory against the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-finals stands out, despite a subsequent loss to Spain via penalties. Notably, Croatia have seen just one loss in their last 17 games, with a minor setback against Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals.
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Croatia’s path, steered by Dalic since 2017, to both a World Cup final and third-place playoff showcases the nation’s football prowess in modern times.
Latvia’s Struggle for Form Contrarily, Latvia seem engulfed in a spiral of poor form. Having not secured a win in their previous eight encounters within 90 minutes, their last glimpse of success was a penalty win over Estonia in the Baltic Cup semi-finals. Regrettably, this high was short-lived, as they faced a penalty defeat against Iceland soon after.
Starting their Euro 2024 qualifying journey with a loss to Wales, Latvia’s struggles continued with a heart-wrenching 3-2 loss to Turkey and another defeat by Armenia. With their record indicating a mere 21 wins out of 75 European Championship qualifiers, Latvia’s future in this campaign appears bleak.
Comparing the Two Contenders Six Croatian players, including notable names like Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, and Andrej Kramaric, boast over 80 caps. In contrast, Latvia’s team significantly lacks this experience.
However, Latvia’s young talents, 21-year-old Raimonds Krollis and 22-year-old captain Kristers Tobers, who have shown promise with their respective contributions, are their beacon of hope.
Key Predictions
- The Probable Outcome: Considering the gulf in class, Croatia stand as favourites. While a massive victory margin for Croatia seems plausible, given Latvia’s knack for scoring, a home win with both teams to score offers a more attractive proposition.
- Score Forecast: Drawing upon Croatia’s formidable offence and Latvia’s defensive lapses, a 3-1 victory in favour of Croatia appears likely.
- Potential Goalscorers: Mateo Kovacic, with his recent form and an impressive average BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.95, is a strong candidate to score. For Latvia, Raimonds Krollis, with three goals from his 31 appearances, could be their wildcard.
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