Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 03/20/2025
To build a prediction for the Croatia - France match, scheduled for 20 March 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Croatia have played 46 matches, in which they won 21 of them, drew 14 times and lost 11 matches. France, having played 46 matches, won 29 times, drew 11 matches and lost 6 defeats. In the league, Croatia average 1.5 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. France average 2.1 scored and 0.8 conceded. These sides last met on 12 June 2022 at France's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Croatia does not always play at a high tempo, but feels the rhythm perfectly, controlling the ball at the right moments. At the same time, the team combines a combination-based style with direct attacks, using both short passes and diagonal switches to the wings. The main weakness is instability in ... Show more
The hosts look good in attack, although they concede in every match. They play attacking football. The visitors are strong in attack, applying constant pressure on the opponent’s goal from the first minutes. They score a lot. Almost every first half in matches involving them is high-scoring. At leas... Show more
France have incredibly good and fast forwards. Mbappé is good at Real Madrid, Dembélé is simply excellent at PSG. Kolo Muani is playing quite well at Juventus. Croatia are old and slow, so this trio should outrun them.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Croatia won the second half.
2nd Half - W14.28
France does not concede in 13 out of 22 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.365
In 4 out of 5 last matches, France won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.355
In last 5 home matches, Croatia scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.3
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Croatia scores against France in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.3
Croatia does not lose at home in 20 out of 22 last matches.
1X1.99
In 6 out of 7 last matches, France scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.9
Croatia concedes under 2 goals in 33 out of 42 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.696
Croatia concedes under 2 goals in 15 out of last 16 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.696
In 31 out of 41 last matches, France scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.59
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Бруно Петкович. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Н'Голо Канте, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Эспен Эскос (Norway). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 329 yellow cards (averaging 3.3 per match) and 9 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 18% of matches (18 out of 100).