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Croatia vs France: High-Stakes Rematch with Semi-Final Spot on the Line
UEFA Nations League - Croatia VS France
Match Time:21-03-2025 03:45 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Croatia will host France at StadionPoljud in Split on Friday for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final, a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final. The winner of this two-match tie will advance to the semi-finals in June to face either the Netherlands or Spain.
Team Analysis:
Croatia finished second in their Nations League group with eight points despite a poor run of form. France, the highest-ranked European team, will face them under Didier Deschamps, who plans to step down after the 2026 World Cup.
Player Situation:
Croatia will be without Luka Sucic, LovroMajer, and Igor Matanovic due to injuries, while Bruno Petkovic remains unselected despite recovering. Luka Modric is set for his 185th cap, with Mateo Kovacic and PetarSucic likely in midfield. JoskoGvardiol and Josip Sutalo are expected to start in defense, while Ivan Perisic may lead the attack with Andrej Kramaric and Martin Baturina.
For France, Marcus Thuram is out with an ankle injury, and no replacement has been called. KylianMbappe returns alongside Michael Olise, Randal KoloMuani, and OusmaneDembele. Deschamps must choose between Theo Hernandez and Lucas Digne at left-back, while Adrien Rabiot is expected to start after his strong performance against Italy.
Result Prediction:
Croatia faces a tough challenge against a strong France squad reinforced by Mbappe’s return. While first legs are often close, France is expected to secure a narrow win before the second leg in Paris.
Predicted Result: Croatia 1-2 France
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