Croatia vs France Prediction & Betting Tips (20 March)

Vice-world champion in Russia and 3rd in Qatar, Croatia deserves its respect although its nucleus begins to be old. Often unadvised in major competitions, the checkered selection always manages to get out of the game and often appears in the most important towers. This is still the case in this League of Nations, where as a reminder, Dalic's men are the defending finalists after their setback against Spain during the previous edition. Unlike the Blues, Modric and his partners have just finished the 2nd Strapontin of their group A thanks in particular to a golden draw against Portugal during the final day 1- 1. The Croats have therefore no longer won since three games, notably with a defeat in Scotland 1-0, not helped by the expulsion of the same time at the end of the first half.

The French team resumes service in March, and it is the League of Nations on the program. A rather well managed Nations League this time by the winner of the competition in 2021 since after the defeat at the Parc des Princes against Italy 1-3, the Blues won four of their five other games including a final victory for first place in Italy 1-3 . 1st of his group, the selection of the 2 stars on the badge needs to reassure itself and restart a new cycle by a qualification in the semi-final of the competition which will take place in June. The 2018 World Champions will soon start their qualifications for the next edition but at present, the men of Deschamps do not yet know their group, everything will depend on this double-opposition with Croatia. 

It is eternal, Luka Modric, which aims at the 2026 World Cup is indeed in the group selected by Dalic. The Madrid player is 16 selections to reach 200 games with the country's jersey. To stay within "old", Ivan Perisic (PSV, 140 capes) is there just like the striker Kramaric (102 Sél), without forgetting the tenacious Kovacic (City, 108 selections). In the defensive sector we identify the presence of Lyonnais Caleta-Car, or even Gvardiol (Man City), and Juranovic (Union Berlin). The Munichois Stanisic did not miss the call like the experienced midfielder Pasalic (Atalanta, 10 goals in selection). 3rd in the classification of scorers in Liga (14 achievements) in front of Raphinha but behind Mbappé or Lewandowski , Ante Budimir will probably be aligned from the outset. Among the absent, note the injuries of the important Sociedad (Real Sociedad), and Majer (ex-rennes), without forgetting to quote the most offensive Petkovic (Zagreb) (Frankfurt). Note that boys like Labrovic (Guardian), Erlic (defender, Bologna), Pjaca (Zagreb, 28 Sél), Orsic (27 capes), and Marco Pasalic (Orlando City, MLS) are subject to the coach (possible in the event of injury of the main actors summoned).

 You could expect a first invitation to Rayan Cherki (OL), and Akliouche (Monaco) but ultimately, it was Désiré Doué who had the phone call from Didier Deschamps. A Parisian in addition within this rally with Barcola, Dembélé, and Warren Zaïre-Emery. The elders of the Kylian Mbappé house (return to selection after two remarkable absences), and Randal Kolo Muani (Juventus, loaned by PSG) will also be there. Obviously, no Paul Pogba who officially served his suspension but still without a club, while Griezmann bowed out and Kanté would be injured according to the DD at the press conference. Also injury for the Lord absent from the Wesley Fofana lists (Chelsea), the same catchphrase in the side of Real Madrid Ferland Mendy, released on injury against Atlético de Madrid 8 days ago. Present on the last day of the group stage, Coman (Bayern), and Nkunku (Chelsea) were not called by the French coach.

• Summary: Croatia is going head to head with France starting on 20 Mar 2025 at 19:45 UTC at Stadion Poljud stadium, Split city, Croatia. The match is a part of the UEFA Nations League, Finals .
• Croatia Feedinco Rating: 6.99
• France Feedinco Rating: 7.09