After losing their openersof the Euro 2024 last weekend, both Croatia and Albania will atch-up in Group B. The two teams will aim to stay in contention for a place in the tournament’s knockout phase.
Tipped by some pundits to finally bring home some silverware this summer, Croatia started their seventh European Championship appearance – and sixth in succession – with a humbling 3-0 defeat to Spain in Berlin.
While Croatia are seasoned campaigners at the Euros, this summer marks only Albania’s second appearance since gaining independence – both coming in the last three editions.
Continuing their dismal record at UEFA’s main event, the Eagles lost 2-1 to holders Italy last weekend, despite Nedim Bajrami scoring a stunning opener after just 23 seconds – the quickest goal in European Championship history.
FACTS:
- Croatia have not lost consecutive games at the same finals since Euro 1996.
- Croatia recorded 16 shots against Spain in their Euro opener but failed to hit the back of the net.
- Croatia played in the knock-out stages of the last two editions of the Euro.
- Albania abysmal performance in Euro main tournament continues last weekend as they fell 2-1 to defending champions, Italy.
With an odd of 1.49, Croatia should win this according to bookmakers but not on a platter of gold as Albania will definitely push them to the wall, and who knows, we might experience another shocking result this afternoon following what was witnessed in the game between Belgium and Slovakia
PREDICTIONS:
- Over 4.5 Cards
- Over 8.5 corners
- Home win