Croatia vs Albania Predicted lineups, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Euro 2024

Another key Group B fixture to look forward to

Croatia will lock horns against Albania in the upcoming fixture in the Euro 2024, a 3-0 defeat to Spain in the previous game means they are under pressure to avoid any sort of slip-up against Albania on Wednesday. This is technically not a must-win match for Croatia but still, they need to get three points from this match to release some pressure. A second loss for either team can end their hopes of progressing further in the tournament. Even in the last match, Croatia did create some chances but they were not able to convert those into goals.

Albania scored in the first minute of the match against defending champions but unfortunately, they didn’t get the result which they wanted as they lost 2-1 to Italy. They are a better team when they play pragmatically as they are very good in maintaining their defensive shape. They are a good counter-attacking team and will be a big challenge for Croatia to stop their attacks. They will have to give their all in the upcoming match to get something positive from this fixture.

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 06:30 PM (IST), 01:00 PM (GMT), 09:00 AM (EST)

Stadium: Volksparkstadion

Form

Croatia (All Competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Albania (All Competitions): L-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Marcelo Brozovic (Croatia)

He plays a major role in teams’ build-up play from deep, he is also a very good passer who does not shy away from taking risks. He knows how to hold on to the ball in tight situations, he does everything to make sure he does not get dispossessed of easily. He always looks to progress the ball as fast as he can, physically also he is strong and also good at winning ground and ariel duels.

Nedin Bajrami (Albania)

His ability to play dangerous passes or crosses into the area, to dribble creatively in the final third and to progress the ball effectively for his team stand out as strengths of his playing style. Bajrami is a creative and flexible attacking player who provides a real threat with the ball in wide areas.

His balance and agility combine to make him extremely difficult to defend against as he is capable of taking the ball outside or cutting back inside from either side of the pitch. He also presses high up the pitch with intensity and makes things difficult for defenders.

Match Facts

• Croatia’s performance of the last 5 matches is better than Albania’s.
• Croatia wins 54% of halftime and Albania wins 54%.
• When Albania is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

Croatia vs Albania: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Croatia to win this match
• Tip 2 – Croatia to score in both halves
• Tip 3 – Andrej Kramaric to score any time.

Croatia have 1.48 odds in favour of them to win the match, 4.50 odds in favour of the match ending in a draw and 8.00 odds in favour of Albania to win this fixture.

Also read: UEFA Euro 2024: Full fixtures, schedule, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Injury and Team News

Both teams don’t have any injury concerns going into this match and will look to make some changes in the lineups as both teams suffered defeat in their last game.

Head-to-Head

Both teams have never faced-off each other in any competitions and this will be their first-ever encounter in International football.

Predicted Lineups

Croatia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Livakovic(GK); Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Majer, Budimir, Kramaric

Albania Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Strakosha(GK); Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Ramadani, Asllani; Asani, Bajrami, Seferi; Broja

Match Prediction

Both teams have good players in the squad and are capable of making a difference in the match but still, Croatia are much more balanced team and are also lethal in attack and strong in defence as well. Croatia will win this match.

Prediction: Croatia 2-1 Albania

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv

UK: BBC TV Sport, ITV UK

USA: FOX Sports USA English, fubo TV, VIX

Australia: Optus Australia

Nigeria: Sporty TV Nigeria, Supersport South Africa

Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports

Germany: Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, ZDF

Also Read: Where and how to watch UEFA Euro 2024 around the world?

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