Can the Monday meet between well-matched Spain and Croatia post a barren draw at HT and FT?
If there’s an Euro 2020 match that will definitely require extra-time, this is it.
Croatia locks horns with Spain at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen.
Both teams have had an interesting run to survive the knock-outs into the second round.
In their final group match, Spain thrashed Slovakia 5-0 after previously showing a lucklustre perfomance resulting in back-to-back draws. It’s a difficult team to predict.
Meanwhile, Croatia managed a second place finish, by ramming 3 goals to 1 in their final game against Scotland.
Which team will win?
They have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between the two nations – but, endured a 6-0 trumping by Spain in between those victories.
Spain’s boss, Luis Enrique struts into the duel with a full first XI squad with minimal changes – despite a penalty miss, marksman Alvaro Morata is expected to keep his position.
Luis favors the nation’s perennial 4-3-3 formation.
Croatia matches the same 4-3-3 formation.
Croatia limps into the match minus 2 key players – Borna Barisic who’s out with an injury, and, Ivan Perisic who tested positive for Covid-19, effectively ruling him out of the tournament.
Nikola Vlasic made an impact on his first start of the tournament, as Croatia beat Scotland 3-1 to qualify for the round of 16. He will hope to keep his place here.
Interesting facts to note for this game:
Spain are undefeated in their last 13 matches in the European Championships.
Croatia have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Spain in all competitions.
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An head-to-head turn out has Croatia Win at 6.40, Spain Win at 1.62 and a Draw at 4.10
While a barren draw seems farfetched, an half time draw is possible with a full time win biased for the Spanish.
The winner of this tie will play France or Switzerland in the first quarter-final in Saint Petersburg on 2nd July.
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