Croatia vs France. Will the Croats be able to achieve a historical victory?
On June 6, in the match of the 2nd round of the UEFA Nations League, the national teams of Croatia and France will meet. The match will take place in the arena Poljud (Split).
The Croatian national team unexpectedly got off to a weak start in the new Nations League, being defeated by Austria 0:3 at home. Wards of Zlatko Dalić, as hosts, were actively moving forward, the team attacked and crushed the opponent for more time. At the same time, at the very end of the first half, the “checkers” made a mistake, allowing the Austrians to take the lead. After the break, the Croats tried to rectify the situation, but two missed counterattacks put an end to the chances of the "fiery".
Croatia is still the last in its quartet, the team has no points.
France
France also made a misfire at the very start of the group round, having suffered a 1:2 defeat by Denmark on its territory. In the first half, the teams only looked at each other, and although the "tricolors" looked better, the team failed to score. But after the break, Didier Deschamps' guys quickly found a loophole to the gates of the "scarlet guard", Benzema tried. The "Roosters" continued to press, but the Danes not only managed to win back, but also took away the victory from the French already in the very end.
France is located on the 3rd stage in the group, the national team's piggy bank is empty.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Croatia vs France
CroatiaThe Croatian national team unexpectedly got off to a weak start in the new Nations League, being defeated by Austria 0:3 at home. Wards of Zlatko Dalić, as hosts, were actively moving forward, the team attacked and crushed the opponent for more time. At the same time, at the very end of the first half, the “checkers” made a mistake, allowing the Austrians to take the lead. After the break, the Croats tried to rectify the situation, but two missed counterattacks put an end to the chances of the "fiery".
Croatia is still the last in its quartet, the team has no points.
France
France also made a misfire at the very start of the group round, having suffered a 1:2 defeat by Denmark on its territory. In the first half, the teams only looked at each other, and although the "tricolors" looked better, the team failed to score. But after the break, Didier Deschamps' guys quickly found a loophole to the gates of the "scarlet guard", Benzema tried. The "Roosters" continued to press, but the Danes not only managed to win back, but also took away the victory from the French already in the very end.
France is located on the 3rd stage in the group, the national team's piggy bank is empty.
Croatia vs Austria facts
- France are undefeated by Croatia in eight face-to-face meetings in all competitions;
- Over 2.5 goals have been played in 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches between Croatia and France.
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