Croatia vs France Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Luka Modric and Co. are winless in their last three games.

The Croatia national football team are ready to host the France national football team in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarter-final. The hosts ended their group-stage campaign on second place in the League A Group 1. On the other hand, Didier Deschamps’ men ended on the top in Group 2.

Croatia will be at their home but they will still be low on confidence as the Les Bleus are going to bring a tough challenge for them with their stacked team. The hosts do have some good players in their squad but it will depend on the forms of those players. Luka Modric and Co. will be looking to give their all here.

#Croatia squad 🔙Feelgood factor 💯#NationsLeague #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/3TLBx7s9xe

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) March 17, 2025

Although the French side will be away from home, they still will be feeling confident. Didier Deschamps’ France national football team will surely see a tough battle with Croatia. Real Madrid and French star Kylian Mbappe will be making a return to the squad. It is going to be a big positive for the visitors.

Kick-off:

• Location: Split, Croatia
• Stadium: Poljud Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 IST / Thursday, March 20: 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT
• Referee: Espen Eskas
• VAR: In use

Form:

Croatia: W-W-D-L-D

France: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Luka Modric (Croatia)

The veteran midfielder has once again been included in the Croatia national football team. With his experience, Luka Modric is great at controlling the midfield. The Real Madrid midfield star is also good at making plays and is also very capable of scoring goals. Modric is in good form and can be a game-changer for his nation.

Kylian Mbappe (France)

During the last international break, Kylian Mbappe was not included in France’s squad. But because of his current form, Mbappe has received a call-up from Didier Deschamps. The Real Madrid forward is doing good and will be looking to score some goals here. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• This will be the seventh meeting between the two giants.
• Croatia emerged victorious in their last confrontation against France.
• France, on the other hand, have won three of their last five games confrontations.

Croatia vs France: Betting Tips and Odds

• France to win @29/25 Bet Goodwin
• Goals under 3.5 @5/14 bet Goodwin
• Kylian Mbappe to score @9/2 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Luka Sucic is injured and will not be a part of the Croatia national football team.

The France national football team will be without the services of Marcus Thuram due to an injury. Ibrahim Konate’s availability is still a question as the Liverpool defender was facing discomfort.

Due to an injured left ankle, @MarcusThuram is ruled out for the double clash against Croatia ❌Wishing you a speedy recovery, Tikus! 💪#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/SB7K8adpkf

— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) March 17, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Croatia won: 1

France won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Croatia predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Livakovic (GK); Perisic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kramaric, Modric, Kovacic, Baturina; Budimir

France predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Maignan (GK); Kounde, Pavard, Saliba, Digne; Tchouameni, Kone, Rabiot; Doue; Mbappe, Dembele

Match Prediction

It is going to be a high-voltage clash between the two sides. The France national football team might defeat Croatia national football team in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 quarter-final.

Prediction: Croatia 1-2 France

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: ITVX, Premier Sports

USA: fubo TV, TUDN App

Nigeria: DStv Now

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