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The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Croatia lock horns with an impressive Portugal side in an important encounter at the Stadion Poljud in Split on Monday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Portugal are at the top of Group A1 in the UEFA Nations League standings and have been in excellent form this year. The Iberian giants thrashed Poland by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Croatia, on the other hand, are in second place in their group in the UEFA Nations League table and have been fairly impressive in recent months. The home side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Scotland this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
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Croatia vs Portugal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portugal have an excellent historical record against Croatia and have won seven out of the nine matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Croatia's paltry one victory.
- Portugal are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous such defeat coming on penalties against France in the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2024.
- Portugal have conceded one goal in four of their last five matches each in the UEFA Nations League, with their only clean sheet during this period coming in a 0-0 stalemate against Scotland.
- Croatia are winless in their last two matches in the UEFA Nations League, with their previous victory in the competition coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Scotland last month.
Croatia vs Portugal Prediction
Portugal have been exceptional over the past month and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. Roberto Martinez would be looking to give youngsters a chance in the absence of superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto, and still get a result from the game.
Croatia are in the midst of a slump and have been in poor form in recent weeks. Portugal are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Croatia 1-3 Portugal
Croatia vs Portugal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Portugal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Portugal to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Rafael Leao to score or assist - Yes
