France vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips (23 March)

By losing a fairly largely in Split Thursday evening 2-0 during the 1st round of this double confrontation, the Blues put themselves in a very uncomfortable position when tackling this quarter-finish return. Very disappointing on all levels, Didier Deschamps' men delivered a first execrable act before returning with better intentions in the second period without succeeding in reducing the gap. It will therefore be clearly to be discovered this Sunday to hope to reverse the situation, like the now legendary backpack against Ukraine in 2013. EURO semi-finalists last June, these Blues were then able to take the 1st place of their Nations League group by ahead of Italy on the wire thanks to a good victory won in San Siro last November 1-3 . Before that, they had shown themselves to be unconvincing despite a success obtained in Belgium 1-2 and they had been held in check by Israel at the Stade de France after a new tasteless match 0-0.

Of its side, Croatia responded again during a big meeting. After having evacuated the disappointment of his elimination known in the first round of the Euro last June, the selection of the Balkans managed to take 2nd place from his nations league hen behind Portugal but before Scotland and Poland, which allowed her to qualify for these 1/4 finals that she tackled much better than her opponent of the day. More aggressive and applied than the Blues, the Vatreni put on a torment of the vice-world champions in the impact in the 1st period before they were content to contain their assaults in second to approach this return match with 2 goals in advance. Last November, the players of Zlatko Dalic were not particularly convincing with a defeat suffered in Scotland 1-0 and a draw obtained in Portugal 1-1. 

To try to reverse the situation, Didier Deschamps should undoubtedly trust Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, 87 Sél, 48 goals) and on Ousmane Dembélé (PSG, 54 Sél, 6 goals). The two men are the best scorers in Europe in the club at the start of 2025. Volunteers but imprecise Thursday evening, they will have to be more clinical to hope to propel the Blues in the end 8. It remains to be seen who will be the 3rd man aligned with them in the attack trio. Holder Thursday evening, Randal Koloani (Juventus, 28 Sél, 8 goals) holds the rope but Barcola (PSG, 12 Sél, 2 goals) and Michael Olise (Bayern) hope to shake up the hierarchy. In the heart of the game, the Trio Guendouzi (Lazio), Tchouameni (Real Madrid, 39 Sél), Rabiot (Marseille, 51 Sél, 6 goals) did not convince him either and Camavonga (Real Madrid) or Manu Koné (Roma) could have more playing time. Behind, Mike Maignan should keep his place in the cages and Upamecano (Bayern) should replace Konaté (Liverpool) in the hinge alongside Saliba (Arsenal) after the very complicated match experienced by the former Leipzig on Thursday evening. Package Thursday evening, Théo Hernandez (Milan AC) could return to the detriment of Lucas Digne (Aston Villa, 51 Sél). Right, Koundé should keep his place. Note however that Thuram (Inter) left the rally and that Coman and Nkunku were not called for this gathering.

Convened for the 1st time in his career, the young Désiré Doué (PSG) hopes to know his first selection. Croatian costle, the important SCOCIAD (Real Sociedad) and Majer (ex-rennes), the long-term injured Matanovic (Eintracht Frankfurt) and the front center Bruno Petkovic (Dinamo Zagreb, 42 sel, 11 goals) are not part of the group, all on the side in their respective club. Labrovic (Guardian), Erlic (defender, Bologna), Barisic (Leganes), Pjaca (Zagreb, 28 Sél), Orsic (27 CAPES), Ivanusec (Feyenoord) and Marco Pasalic (Orlando City, MLS) were not called. If they are no longer early youth, the executives of this Croatian team are still as effective. We necessarily think of the old golden ball Luka Modric (185, 27 goals) which still delivered a high class performance Thursday evening in the heart of the game. Same observation for the winger Ivan Perisic (PSV, 141 capes) who scored his 34th goal in selection on a very beautiful half-volley while Kovacic (Man City, 109 sel) provided an incredible slaughter in the midfield. In the forefront, Ante Budimir (Osasuna, 29 Sél, 4 goals) confirmed her very beautiful form of form by opening the scoring while the defense composed by Stanisic (Bayern, 21 Sél), Sutalo (Ajax, 24 Sél), Caleta-Car (OL, 30 Sél) and especially Gvardiol (Man City, 40 sel) perfectly contained the tricolor assaults. The porter Livakovic (Fenerbahce, 63 Sél) also fully assured his role as a last rampart. All should again appear in the 11 of Zlatko Dalic this Sunday.

• Summary: France is going head to head with Croatia starting on 23 Mar 2025 at 19:45 UTC at Stade de France stadium, Paris city, France. The match is a part of the UEFA Nations League, Finals .
• France Feedinco Rating: 7.06
• Croatia Feedinco Rating: 7.01