UEFA Nations League - Croatia VS Scotland Prediction

UEFA Nations League - Croatia VS Scotland
Match Time: 13-10-2024 00:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Croatia is the favorite heading into this match at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. They have shown strong performances in the UEFA Nations League, having won their group previously and reaching the final. However, their Euro 2024 campaign was less successful, missing the playoffs. In their recent games, they displayed resilience, narrowly losing to Portugal and securing a home victory against Poland, thanks to a goal from veteran Luka Modric.

Scotland faces a challenging task against Croatia. After winning their group in Division B of the last UEFA Nations League, they have struggled in the current tournament. Their Euro 2024 performance was disappointing as they managed just one point. In the current Nations League, they have suffered losses to Poland and Portugal, showing determination but failing to secure points. They will be looking to break this winless streak.

Head-to-Head
Scotland and Croatia have met infrequently, with their last encounter during Euro 2020, where Croatia emerged victorious with a 3-1 win.

Prediction
Croatia is expected to capitalize on their home advantage. The match could see both teams scoring, given Scotland's recent high-scoring games. A 2-1 victory for Croatia is a plausible outcome, with a prediction of over 2.5 goals being scored in the match. Both teams are also likely to contribute to a high count of corners, making over 8.5 corners a reasonable expectation. Croatia may receive more than 1.5 yellow cards, considering the match's intensity and referee tendencies.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals