Portugal vs Croatia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 September

Portugal

D D L W W

1st place in Group A

2-1

05/09/2024 18:45

Croatia

D D L W W

2nd place in Group A

UEFA Nations League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Portugal vs Croatia on 05 September 2024 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Portugal vs Croatia preview before placing your bet.

Portugal are currently 1st with 14 points after 6 matches.
Croatia sit 2nd with 8 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Portugal to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors Portugal, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Croatia have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

18:45

2024-09-05

Portugal vs Croatia - Prediction & Odds

Portugal

Croatia

2024-09-05 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 05/09/2024

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

Head To Head

08/06/2024 16:45

Portugal

1 - 2

Croatia

INT FRL

17/11/2020 19:45

Croatia

2 - 3

Portugal

UEFA NL

05/09/2020 18:45

Portugal

4 - 1

Croatia

UEFA NL

06/09/2018 18:45

Portugal

1 - 1

Croatia

INT FRL

25/06/2016 19:00

Croatia

0 - 0

Portugal

EURO Cup

10/06/2013 17:30

Croatia

0 - 1

Portugal

INT CF

Portugal

50%

Draw

33%

Croatia

17%

Portugal Last 6 matches

05/07/2024 19:00

Portugal 0 - 0 France EURO Cup

01/07/2024 19:00

Portugal 0 - 0 Slovenia EURO Cup

26/06/2024 19:00

Georgia 2 - 0 Portugal EURO Cup

22/06/2024 15:59

Turkey 0 - 3 Portugal EURO Cup

18/06/2024 19:00

Portugal 2 - 1 Czech Republic EURO Cup

11/06/2024 18:45

Portugal 3 - 0 Ireland INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Croatia

24/06/2024 19:00

Croatia 1 - 1 Italy EURO Cup

19/06/2024 13:00

Croatia 2 - 2 Albania EURO Cup

15/06/2024 15:59

Spain 3 - 0 Croatia EURO Cup

08/06/2024 16:45

Portugal 1 - 2 Croatia INT FRL

03/06/2024 17:00

Croatia 3 - 0 North Macedonia INT FRL

26/03/2024 20:00

Egypt 2 - 4 Croatia INT FRL

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Nations League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Portugal

Croatia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.40

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 10 matches

YesNo

5 (50%)5 (50%)

In last 10 matches

NoYes

4 (50%)4 (50%)

Portugal

Recent matches

Croatia

Under /Over

(80%)8 2(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)4 4(50%)

Under /Over

(50%)5 5(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(13%)1 7(87%)

/Yes

(80%)8 2(20%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)4 4(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Portugal

Croatia

Shots

Portugal

Total shots

15.40 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 4.00

Croatia

Total shots

13.63 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 3.00

Portugal Pass Croatia

Total passes

5922

Avg. 592 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

4069

Avg. 509 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Portugal

Played games

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.10

Clean sheets

0.25

6.60

Corners

4.50

18.00

180

Throw-ins

105

13.13

2.60

Offsides

1.75

3.90

GK saves

3.50

Portugal

DISCIPLINARY

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.40

2.63

0.00

0.25

12.50

125

Fouls

11.13

15.90

159

Tackles

152

19.00

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How We Build the Portugal vs Croatia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Portugal vs Croatia on 05 September 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 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.

Portugal vs Croatia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Portugal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Croatia'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 Portugal and Croatia 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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