Portugal have enjoyed another excellent campaign in the Nations League this year, and they have already secured their spot in the quarterfinal stage next summer.
However, they will have the opportunity to wrap up top spot in Group A1 on Monday when they come up against Croatia.
The aging hosts are Portugal’s only threat to top spot after winning two of their four matches before a showdown against Scotland. Croatia will also be looking to avenge their defeat against Portugal in September.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Croatia | +210 |
| Draw | +232 |
| Portugal | +135 |
Portugal Perfect in Nations League Against Croatia
| Total | Croatia | Portugal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Nations League Games | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Goals | 22 | 7 | 16 |
Portugal have a very impressive record against Croatia, winning seven of the previous nine meetings since 1996.
That includes victories in all three previous meetings between the sides in the Nations League.
The latest of those ended in a 2-1 success at the start of September. Interestingly, each of the last four meetings have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
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Croatia Team News
Experienced campaigners Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic will play in the midfield positions on Monday.
Ivan Perisic will make his 140th appearance against Portugal, with Josko Gvardiol and Borna Sosa will play in the defense for Croatia.
Possible Lineup
Dominik Livakovic (GK); Duje Caleta-Car, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Mislav Orsic
Portugal Team News
Diogo Costa will start in goal for Portugal on Monday. Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo will compete for the right-back position.
Meanwhile, Renato Veiga could be handed an opportunity at left-back. Vitinha could be recalled to play alongside Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.
Possible Lineup
Diogo Costa (GK); Joao Cancelo, Antonio Silva, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix
Croatia vs. Portugal Prediction
It has been an excellent period for Portugal, and they have continued to be dynamic in the final third throughout 2024.
Their energy in the middle of the park will likely see them overpower Croatia on Monday, meaning that we will be siding with a win for the Portuguese.
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