Spain – Croatia: double chance 0-0

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Our tip: Spain – Croatia: double chance 0-0

15.06.2024 18:00

Three teams from the elite ten of the FIFA rankings have been relegated to the B Division. The group will then be kicked off by a match between the finalists of last year’s edition of the Nations League, in which Spain celebrated after a goalless draw in a penalty shootout. It will also be a repeat of the last Euro’s eighth-final, in which Spain succeeded again, this time after a fierce 5-3 extra-time shootout.

La Roja have a lot to make up for after their crash in the last World Cup’s semi-final. They did well in the aforementioned Nations League, and the team was sovereign in the European qualifiers (21 out of 24 points), scoring five goals in two matches in the final preparation, although the matches against Andorra and Northern Ireland are not the benchmark.

In any case, Spain are second favourites. The team does not have the individuality of the 2008 to 2012 squad, when it won two European and one World gold. The style of play is still based on ball control and short passing, but opponents have been able to eliminate it, so coach De la Fuente is trying to play more direct and more through the wing spaces where Yamal and Williams are flying. The question is who will finish their actions, captain and number one Álvaro Morata ended the season on Atlético’s bench.

Croatia will be led by ageless captain Luka Modric, who, although he has lost his privileged position at Real Madrid, is still indispensable in the national team. Coach Zlatko Dalic’s team is still a force to be reckoned with, although the midfield and attack could do with a more vigorous rejuvenation than the defence, which looks young and fresh.

The Vatreni have gained confidence in the build-up, handing North Macedonia a 3-0 drubbing in the Balkan derby, then beating the Portuguese 2-1 away in the dress rehearsal after a performance that stood up to the highest standards. They matched the Portuguese in stoppage time, were more active shooting and created more scoring opportunities.

What to bet on:

In the group of death, every point will count, especially from the matches between the three favourites. A draw at the start of the tournament might not bother either team at the end. The ideal is to bet it in a double chance.

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