Portugal vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips (8 June)

8 years have passed since Portugal's coronation at Euro 2016, and the Lusitanian selection seems to have finally reached a milestone, and proudly poses as one of the 3 main favorites of this edition in Germany, alongside the England and the French team. Since their surprising defeat in the quarter-final of the last World Cup, against the Atlas Lions, Ronaldo's teammates have had 11 wins in a row, before falling in a friendly against Slovenia 2-0. This meeting, like the next where it will be opposed to Ireland, Portugal will try to rediscover the beautiful colors which allowed them to emerge with flying colors from the qualifiers for this next European Championship. Always present in the major competitions, without Paradoxically, although we don't really expect it, the Croatian selection also wants to prepare for its tournament in the best possible way. On the occasion of the final dance of its maestro Modric, the Balkans will want to do better than the previous edition, where they took the door to the 1/8 finals on the occasion of an unforgettable meeting, concluded on penalties , against the Spaniards 3-3.

Croatia took second place during the Euro qualifiers, finishing behind Turkey, and in the process inheriting a more than tough group for the Spain, Italy, Albania competition. Recently, the Tricolores disposed of Egypt 4-2, and... faced North Macedonia in a friendly

Regarding Portugal, it is necessary to mention the package of full-back Guerreiro (Bayern Munich, 65 sel). The former Lorient player was therefore not called up for the next Euro. Furthermore, the coach decided to do without the services of midfielders Renato Sanches (Roma, 32 sel) and winger Bruma (Braga, 2 goals in 12 sel). Previously summoned, Otavio was injured (muscle tear) and will give up the Euro. The misfortune of some is the happiness of others since it is Matheuq Nunes (City) who will take his place in the group. On the other hand, we note the presence of legends Pepe (Porto (41 years old, Porto, 136 sel) and Cristiano Ronaldo (39 years old, Al Nassr, 128 goals in 206 sel).

CR7 has been enjoying himself since he arrived in Saudi Arabia and has also shone during qualifying for Euro 2024 with 10 goals. He could start up front but will face competition from Gonçalo Ramos (PSG, 8 goals in 11 games) who overshadowed him during the Coupe du Québec. World 2022. Portugal has one of the best squads in the competition, including defenders Ruben Dias (Manchester City, 54 sels) and Joao Cancelo (Barcelona, ​​10 goals in 51 sels), midfielders Vitinha (PSG). , 15 sels), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, 20 goals in 64 sels) and Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, 11 goals in 88 sels) or the attackers Joao Felix (Barcelona, ​​7 goals in 37 sels), Diogo Jota (Liverpool , 12 goals in 36 seasons) and Rafael Leao (AC Milan, 4 goals in 24 seasons).