Croatia vs France: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 March

Croatia

D L D W W

2nd place in Group A

2-0

20/03/2025 15:45

France

W D W W W

1st place in Group B

UEFA Nations League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Croatia vs France on 20 March 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Croatia vs France preview before placing your bet.

Croatia will face France in UEFA Nations League on March 20, 2025 at 15:45.
Croatia are currently 2nd with 8 points after 6 matches.
France sit 1st with 13 points from 6 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.11.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2025-03-20

Croatia vs France - Prediction & Odds

Croatia

France

2025-03-20 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2025

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Portugal	14	6	4	2	0	13	5	8
02 Croatia	8	6	2	2	2	8	8	0
03 Scotland	7	6	2	1	3	7	8	-1
04 Poland	4	6	1	1	4	9	16	-7

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 France	13	6	4	1	1	12	6	6
02 Italy	13	6	4	1	1	13	8	5
03 Belgium	4	6	1	1	4	6	9	-3
04 Israel	4	6	1	1	4	5	13	-8

Head To Head

13/06/2022 14:45

France

0 - 1

Croatia

UEFA NL

06/06/2022 14:45

Croatia

1 - 1

France

UEFA NL

14/10/2020 14:45

Croatia

1 - 2

France

UEFA NL

08/09/2020 14:45

France

4 - 2

Croatia

UEFA NL

15/07/2018 11:00

France

4 - 2

Croatia

World Cup

29/03/2011 15:00

France

0 - 0

Croatia

INT CF

France

33%

Draw

33%

Croatia

33%

Croatia Last 6 matches

18/11/2024 15:45

Croatia 1 - 1 Portugal

UEFA NL

15/11/2024 15:45

Scotland 1 - 0 Croatia

UEFA NL

15/10/2024 14:45

Poland 3 - 3 Croatia

UEFA NL

12/10/2024 12:00

Croatia 2 - 1 Scotland

UEFA NL

08/09/2024 14:45

Croatia 1 - 0 Poland

UEFA NL

05/09/2024 14:45

Portugal 2 - 1 Croatia

UEFA NL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches France

17/11/2024 15:45

Italy 1 - 3 France

UEFA NL

14/11/2024 15:45

France 0 - 0 Israel

UEFA NL

14/10/2024 14:45

Belgium 1 - 2 France

UEFA NL

10/10/2024 14:45

Israel 1 - 4 France

UEFA NL

09/09/2024 14:45

France 2 - 0 Belgium

UEFA NL

06/09/2024 14:45

France 1 - 3 Italy

UEFA NL

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Nations League

Played games

Croatia

France

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.25

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored

Avg. per game

2.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 8 matches

YesNo

6 (75%)2 (25%)

In last 8 matches

NoYes

8 (80%)2 (20%)

Croatia

Recent matches

France

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)9 1(10%)

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(60%)6 4(40%)

Under /Over

(13%)1 7(87%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)4 6(60%)

/Yes

(50%)4 4(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)5 5(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Croatia

France

Shots

Croatia

Total shots

13.63 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 3.00

France

Total shots

18.30 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 4.38

Croatia Pass France

Total passes

4069

Avg. 509 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

5751

Avg. 575 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Croatia

Played games

France

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.40

4.50

Corners

7.00

13.13

105

Throw-ins

179

17.90

1.75

Offsides

0.90

3.50

GK saves

2.80

Croatia

DISCIPLINARY

France

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.63

2.30

0.25

0.10

11.13

Fouls

114

11.40

19.00

152

Tackles

172

17.20

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Croatia vs France Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Croatia vs France on 20 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Nations League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Croatia vs France Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Croatia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against France's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Nations League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Nations League standings and the UEFA Nations League form table to understand exactly where Croatia and France sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Nations League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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