CRO vs POR – Match Details:
Series: Nations League
Venue: Poljud, Croatia
Kickoff time: 18th November at 1:15 am IST
CRO vs POR – Summary:
In the International Break Croatia takes on Portugal in Nations League match at Poljud, the match will kick off at 1:15 am IST.
CRO vs POR Match preview:
Croatia has played five matches, they have won one and lost four matches. They came after a 2-1 loss against Sweden in their previous Nations League match.
Portugal had won three, draw one and lost one in their previous match against France. Portugal’s 10 matches unbeaten streak has been ended by France. N’golo Kante’s second-half goal made France ensure the first spot in the Group.
Recent form:
Croatia: LDLWW
Portugal: LWWDD
Injury & Availability News:
Croatia: Uremovic, Brozovic (Injured)
Portugal: Guerreiro (Injured)
Probable Playing XI:
Croatia (4-3-3)
Dominik Livakovic (GK), Tin Jedvaj, Marin Pongracic, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barisic; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric; Josip Brekalo, Nikola Vlasic, Ivan Perisic; Ante Budimir
Portugal (4-3-3)
Anthony Lopes (GK), Nelson Semedo, Ruben Semedo, Domingos Duarte, Mario Rui; Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho; Diogo Jota; Trincao, Paulinho, Pedro Neto
CRO vs POR – Top Picks:
Looking at their key players, Croatia will probably play with Ivan Perisic in the attacking along with Luka Modric and Kovacic in the mid-field. While Portugal will play with Jota and Trincao in the attacking.
CRO vs POR Dream11 Team:
CRO vs POR Dream11 Team
Captain and Vice-Captain options–CRO vs POR Dream11 Team:
Captain Options: Trincao, Modric
Vice-Captain Options: Kovacic, Neto
Expected Prediction: Croatia 1 – 2 Portugal
Note: Finally, the results prediction, expected lineups, dream11 predicted lineups, Captain, and Vice-Captain suggestions are based on my individual research.