Portugal vs Croatia Prediction 08.06.2024

• Competition: Friendly
• Date: 08.06.2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC +1 / 18:45 CEST
• Venue: Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Lisbon - Oeiras)

Portugal successfully passed the first test for the EURO in Germany by beating Finland 4-2. There were some problems in the defensive line, but there is time to iron everything out properly before the first match. Technically, a very good midfield with excellent game creators and ball handlers is once again a great advantage for Portugal against its rivals. This team can adapt to how the match develops. Their second and last test will be a team that has a very similar strategy and primarily relies on a strong midfield.

The third ranked team on the planet, Croatia has had great success in the last 6 years. Final of the World Championship in Russia, Final of the League of Nations, 3rd place in Qatar. A small change of generation is slowly happening because this is probably the last competition for Luka Modric and some other players, but the future could be very bright because there are still top class players. In the first warm up match, Croatia beat North Macedonia 3-0

Portugal vs Croatia pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

In this match, it is expected to see some of the last corrections of the national coaches before the matches in the EURO group stage. There should not be too many surprises with the formation and changes of players compared to the previous warm up duels. The main battle will almost certainly be fought in the very center of the field. On one side Vitinha, Neves, Bruno Fernandes and on the other Kovacic, Modric and others. Both of them would not want to go to the EURO with a defeat, so a draw is a very realistic option. Also, we don't see more than 2 goals in total in this match