Croatia vs Portugal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 November

Betiball's prediction for Croatia vs Portugal on 18 November 2024 (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 Portugal preview before placing your bet.

Croatia vs Portugal: Starting Lineups Time : 18/11/2024 15:45

Croatia
1 - 1
Finished
Portugal
78' event Nikola Moro / Luka Modric
65' event Josko Gvardiol
64' event Ante Budimir / Igor Matanovic
62' event Josko Gvardiol Goal Disallowed
58' event Luka Sucic / Ivan Perisic
46' event Kristijan Jakic / Borna Sosa
46' event Mario Pasalic / Mateo Kovacic
event 90+4' Fabio Silva
event 90' Renato De Palma Veiga
event 81' Diogo Dalot / Nuno Mendes
event 71' Francisco Conceicao / Otavinho, Otavio Edmilson da Silva Monte
event 71' Fabio Silva / Rafael Leao
event 63' Tiago Djalo / Tomas Araujo
event 33' Joao Felix Sequeira
78' event Nikola Moro / Luka Modric
event 90+4' Fabio Silva
65' event Josko Gvardiol
event 90' Renato De Palma Veiga
64' event Ante Budimir / Igor Matanovic
event 81' Diogo Dalot / Nuno Mendes
62' event Josko Gvardiol Goal Disallowed
event 71' Francisco Conceicao / Otavinho, Otavio Edmilson da Silva Monte
58' event Luka Sucic / Ivan Perisic
event 71' Fabio Silva / Rafael Leao
46' event Kristijan Jakic / Borna Sosa
event 63' Tiago Djalo / Tomas Araujo
46' event Mario Pasalic / Mateo Kovacic
event 33' Joao Felix Sequeira
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#11 Ante Budimir
#15 Mario Pasalic
#7 Nikola Moro
#2 Kristijan Jakic
#21 Luka Sucic
#18 Mislav Orsic
#23 Ivica Ivusic
#20 Marko Pjaca
#3 Marin Pongracic
#13 Nikola Vlasic
#12 Dominik Kotarski
#17 Marco Pasalic
Croatia Croatia Portugal Portugal
15Shots12
9Shots on Goal5
8Fouls8
5Corner Kick7
8Free kick8
2Offside1
0Yellow card2
25Aerial15
4Save8
10Interceptions5
24Long pass25
5Substitution4
3Shots off goal4
1Hit The Post0
10Head Success10
3Blocked3
17Tackle19
8Dribbles8
6Throw-in18
447Passes608
93Attacks112
37Dangerous attacks30
3Corner Kicks(HT)4
Portugal Portugal
Substitutions
#5 Diogo Dalot
#14 Tiago Djalo
#11 Fabio Silva
#21 Francisco Conceicao
#22 Rui Silva
#9 Francisco Trincao
#4 Antonio Silva
#8 Geovany Quenda
#6 Samuel Almeida Costa
Commentary
90+4' Fabio Silva - Portugal receive a yellow card
90' Renato De Palma Veiga - Portugal receive a yellow card
81' Portugal — substitution: Diogo Dalot / Nuno Mendes
78' Croatia — substitution: Nikola Moro / Luka Modric
71' Portugal — substitution: Francisco Conceicao / Otavinho, Otavio Edmilson da Silva Monte
71' Portugal — substitution: Fabio Silva / Rafael Leao
65' Goal! Josko Gvardiol - Croatia
64' Croatia — substitution: Ante Budimir / Igor Matanovic
63' Portugal — substitution: Tiago Djalo / Tomas Araujo
62' VAR review - Croatia
58' Croatia — substitution: Luka Sucic / Ivan Perisic
46' Croatia — substitution: Kristijan Jakic / Borna Sosa
46' Croatia — substitution: Mario Pasalic / Mateo Kovacic
33' Goal! Joao Felix Sequeira - Portugal

How We Build the Croatia vs Portugal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Croatia vs Portugal on 18 November 2024 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 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 Portugal 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 Portugal'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Croatia and Portugal 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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