Croatia’s away record over their last 10 matches stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Similar to France, defensive solidity is not their strong point, having conceded goals in 5 of their last 7 games, yet their attack has found the net consistently, scoring in 6 of the last 7 matches in this competition. Out of 15 games, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only managed a comeback once.
Croatia arrives at this encounter following a 2-0 victory against France in their earlier quarter-final match of the Nations League, with Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic getting on the scoresheet. Under Zlatko Dalic’s management, Croatia usually employs a 4-3-3 formation, emphasising defensive solidity and rapid counter-attacks. Key attacking players include Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, and Ivan Perisic, known for their agility and finishing accuracy. The team tends to exploit the left flank, where Josko Gvardiol excels in speed and crossing ability, creating numerous scoring chances. All players are available for selection in this match.