The opening clash of Group B at the Euro 2024 Championship promises to be a riveting contest as Spain and Croatia face off in Berlin on Saturday. The three-time European champions Spain are set to showcase their prowess against a resilient Croatian side that has yet to progress beyond the quarter-finals in this prestigious tournament.
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Spain, despite being somewhat overshadowed by tournament favorites like England, France, Germany, and Portugal, brings a formidable squad to Euro 2024. La Roja’s history in the European Championship is illustrious, having secured titles in 1964, 2008, and 2012. Their recent form also bodes well, with a semi-final finish in Euro 2020, narrowly losing to Italy on penalties.
Spain's head-to-head record against Croatia is favorable, having won six of their last ten encounters, including a penalty shootout victory in the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League final. However, Croatia's impressive World Cup record—runners-up in 2018 and third place in 2022—cannot be underestimated. The Vatreni's recent form is impeccable, boasting six consecutive wins, including a notable 2-1 triumph over Portugal.
Spain's head-to-head record against Croatia is favorable, having won six of their last ten encounters, including a penalty shootout victory in the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League final. However, Croatia's impressive World Cup record—runners-up in 2018 and third place in 2022—cannot be underestimated. The Vatreni's recent form is impeccable, boasting six consecutive wins, including a notable 2-1 triumph over Portugal.
Odds Market on Msport.com
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Spain to win: 1.97 odds
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Croatia to win: 4.46 odds
Key Insights and Predictions
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Spain's strong home performance and impressive attacking prowess make them the favorites to win at 1.97 odds on msport.com. Croatia's recent form and solid defensive record suggest they will put up stiff resistance. Croatia will come into this match with 4.46 odds on msport.com.
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Spain has an xG (expected goals) of 2.26 coming into this game, while Croatia has 1.97 xG coming into this game.
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Betting on total corners over 8.5 at 1.89 odds on msport.com might offer value given both teams' attacking tendencies.
