Spain – Croatia prediction: which scorer to choose for this Group B clash?

This Saturday, Spain faces Croatia for its first match of Euro 2024. Here is our prediction for this big Group B poster.

Odds overview Spain – Croatia

The odds for the match between Spain and Croatia presented here come from Betclic and can be updated before the match:

1N2 odds:

• Spain: 1.84
• Draw: 3.43
• Croatia: 4.43

Total Goal Odds:

• Over 2.5: 1.93
• Less than 2.5: 1.66

Odds Both teams score:

Prediction –: the top bets to try

Here are our must-have betting tips for this match. Both predictions are based on in-depth analysis and recent trends, providing promising options for bettors.

Prediction 1: Victory for Spain

Placed in an extremely tough group, Spain begins its Euro this Saturday in the early evening (6 p.m.). In addition to Croatia, La Roja will then challenge Italy and Albania. This first meeting against the Vatreni (the Valiant in Croatian) therefore already promises to be decisive for Spain.

After a failed 2022 World Cup, La Roja qualified brilliantly for this European Nations Championship. At the end of the elimination phase, Luis de la Fuente’s protégés finished at the top of their group with an almost perfect record (seven wins and one defeat, 25 goals scored for 5 goals conceded). Finally, we note that the Spanish selection won its last two preparation matches for this Euro 2024, shining in particular in the offensive sector (Spain – Andorra 5-0, Spain – Northern Ireland 5-1).

If the 2010 World Champion is in good shape, Croatia remains a very solid team, which very rarely misses its matches. For this first shock of the Euro, we still give our advantage to Spain. If Croatia undeniably knows how to demonstrate solidity in its defense, its lack of impact in the offensive sector could fail it.

Spain’s victory against Croatia is priced at 1.90 at Betclic.

Prediction 2: Alvaro Morata scorer

The Atlético Madrid player will lead the Spanish attack during this Euro 2024. At 31, the experienced center forward is coming off a rather successful season with the Colchoneros (21 goals scored and 5 assists delivered in 48 appearances) . On the selection side, Alvaro Morata has plenty of experience: 73 matches played with La Roja since the start of his career for a fairly honorable record of 35 goals scored and seven assists provided. Finally, we note that the native of Madrid scored in La Roja’s last two friendly matches. Alvaro Morata therefore arrives at the top of his form in Germany.

A goal from Alvaro Morata will multiply your starting bet by 2.56 going through Betclic.

Prediction 3: Draw at half-time and Spain win

This prognosis is very bold, but is not without meaning. As usual, Croatia should present a well-established team, solid defensively and ready to take advantage of every opportunity in attack. Spain should have possession and probably not rush towards the Croatian area in a reckless manner. In this context, the meeting could take a little time to get underway. A longer observation round than usual between the two camps cannot be ruled out.

The prediction “Draw at half-time and victory for Spain at the final whistle” is rated at 4.75 at Betclic.

Spain – Croatia: analysis of the match

New chapter for La Roja

For Spain, the time has come to return to the top of the European scene. Faithful to its tradition, La Roja still has a good squad with rather technical players. We are thinking in particular of the midfield where Rodri, one of the best players on the planet in his position, will play the architects, Pedri will also be there. A little further ahead on the pitch, the gem Lamine Yamal will obviously be eagerly awaited. At only 16 years old, the Catalan already embodies the hope of an entire country. If Spain will undoubtedly always rely on a game of possession, it will have to resolve its offensive efficiency problems which had proven to have serious consequences in 2022.

Immortelle Croatia

Finalist of the 2018 World Cup and winner of the small final in 2022, Croatia remains a very difficult team to tame. During the qualifying campaign, the checkered selection once again proved its defensive solidity, conceding only four goals in eight matches.

Zlatko Dalic can rely on a midfielder, certainly very aging, but extremely talented and experienced, it is of course a question of the trio: Modric – Brozovic – Kovacic. With their mentality of steel, the Vatreni (the Valiant) will give absolutely nothing to La Roja.