Croatia vs France prediction 20.03.2025 | Nations League
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- Competition: Nations League
- Date: 20/03/2025
- KO: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Stadion Poljud (Split)
The Stadion Poljud is the venue for the first-leg of a UEFA Nations League quarter-final contest as Croatia takes on France.
Croatia vs France Betting Tips - BTTS
France make the trip to Croatia as narrow favourites to emerge with a first-leg advantage in their crucial Nations League quarter-final matchup.
Didier Dechamps side enjoyed a decent run of form at the end of the year after their semi-final exit at Euro 2024 last summer. Following a surprise 3:1 home defeat against Italy in their first Nations League A group fixture, Les Bleus responded well to claim victories in four of their five remaining matches. Home and away victories against Belgium as well as a revenge victory in Italy secured a quarter-final berth for the French.
While in possession of so much attacking quality, clean sheets have been rare for Deschamps side in the past 12 months. France conceded at least one goal in five of their last seven matches and in each of their last three away UNL contests. All of those games saw BTTS.
Croatia comes into Thursday's contest having narrowly secured their place in the quarter-finals despite failing to win any of their last three group fixtures. Zlatko Dali?′s side picked up score draws against Poland (3:3) and Portugal (1:1) either side of a 1:0 defeat in Scotland. Home victories against Poland and Scotland in September and October proved crucial for Croatia.
Like the French, the Croats have proven a strong choice in the goal markets over the past year. Only two of their eight most recent fixtures did not see both teams get on the scoresheet.
History also favours our confidence in the BTTS pick on Thursday. Four of the last five meetings between these nations saw both teams score, and a similar outcome should be expected this week.
BTTS is my best bet at the Stadion Poljud.
Croatia vs France Head to Head (H2H) stats
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France
0 : 1
Croatia
UEFA Nations League
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Croatia
1 : 1
France
UEFA Nations League
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Croatia
1 : 2
France
UEFA Nations League
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France
4 : 2
Croatia
UEFA Nations League
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France
4 : 2
Croatia
World Cup
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France
0 : 0
Croatia
Friendly International
Croatia team news
Zlatko Dali? named a 23-man squad for the upcoming Nations League quarter final tie.
Uncapped duo Franjo Ivanovi? and Toni Fruk have been included, however, there is no place for Dinamo Zagreb forward Bruno Petkovi?.
Last matches of Croatia
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Croatia
1 : 1
Portugal
UEFA Nations League
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Scotland
1 : 0
Croatia
UEFA Nations League
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Poland
3 : 3
Croatia
UEFA Nations League
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Croatia
2 : 1
Scotland
UEFA Nations League
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Croatia
1 : 0
Poland
UEFA Nations League
Croatia lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Dominik Livakovi?
Defenders
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22
Josip Juranovi?
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3
Josip ?utalo
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4
Jo?ko Gvardiol
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19
Borna Sosa
Midfielders
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10
Luka Modri?
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8
Mateo Kova?i?
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15
Mario Pa?ali?
Forwards
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7
Ivan Peri?i?
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9
Andrej Kramari?
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16
Nikola Vla?i?
France team news
France boss Deschamps has a 24-man group available for the trip to Split. Lucas Hernandez, N'Golo Kanté, Youssouf Fofana and Kingsley Coman are among those not included in the selection.
In-form forwards Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele are likely to lead the French attack on Thursday.
Last matches of France
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Italy
1 : 3
France
UEFA Nations League
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France
0 : 0
Israel
UEFA Nations League
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Belgium
1 : 2
France
UEFA Nations League
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Israel
1 : 4
France
UEFA Nations League
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France
2 : 0
Belgium
UEFA Nations League
France lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Mike Maignan
Defenders
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5
Jules Koundé
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4
Dayot Upamecano
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17
William Saliba
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22
Théo Hernandez
Midfielders
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14
Adrien Rabiot
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8
Aurélien Tchouaméni
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6
Eduardo Camavinga
Forwards
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10
Kylian Mbappé
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9
Marcus Thuram
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7
Ousmane Dembélé
Key Facts Croatia vs France
- Croatia have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 matches
- France have seen BTTS in 5 of their last 7 matches
- Croatia have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches against France
- France have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 away matches (Nations League)
Main prediction Croatia - France
Both Teams to Score
Originally from Scotland, Ryan is an experienced betting expert and content producer based out of Barcelona, Spain.
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