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

Betiball's prediction for Portugal vs Croatia on 05 September 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 vs Croatia: Starting Lineups Time : 05/09/2024 14:45

Portugal
2 - 1
Finished
Croatia
90' event Pedro Goncalves / Vitor Ferreira Pio
88' event Diogo Jota / Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
77' event Antonio Silva / Goncalo Inacio
46' event Joao Neves / Rafael Leao
46' event Nelson Cabral Semedo / Pedro Neto
34' event Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
7' event Diogo Dalot
event 77' Petar Sucic / Luka Modric
event 76' Ivan Perisic / Kristijan Jakic
event 72' Luka Modric
event 67' Luka Sucic / Mario Pasalic
event 61' Igor Matanovic / Martin Baturina
event 46' Duje Caleta-Car / Marin Pongracic
event 41' Diogo Dalot
90' event Pedro Goncalves / Vitor Ferreira Pio
event 77' Petar Sucic / Luka Modric
88' event Diogo Jota / Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
event 76' Ivan Perisic / Kristijan Jakic
77' event Antonio Silva / Goncalo Inacio
event 72' Luka Modric
46' event Joao Neves / Rafael Leao
event 67' Luka Sucic / Mario Pasalic
46' event Nelson Cabral Semedo / Pedro Neto
event 61' Igor Matanovic / Martin Baturina
34' event Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
event 46' Duje Caleta-Car / Marin Pongracic
7' event Diogo Dalot
event 41' Diogo Dalot
Portugal Portugal
Substitutions
#21 Diogo Jota
#2 Nelson Cabral Semedo
#9 Pedro Goncalves
#4 Antonio Silva
#15 Joao Neves
#12 Jose Sa
#22 Rui Silva
#18 Ruben Neves
#6 Joao Palhinha
#11 Joao Felix Sequeira
#16 Francisco Trincao
#13 Renato De Palma Veiga
Portugal Portugal Croatia Croatia
15Shots13
6Shots on Goal4
5Fouls6
5Corner Kick7
9Free kick7
2Offside2
0Yellow card1
7Aerial13
3Save4
12Successful Tackles16
6Interceptions5
27Long pass23
2Assist0
3Shots off goal7
3Head Success7
6Blocked2
12Tackle16
6Dribbles8
14Throw-in6
581Passes575
103Attacks91
45Dangerous attacks60
1Corner Kicks(HT)5
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#13 Petar Sucic
#14 Ivan Perisic
#14 Ivan Perisic
#5 Duje Caleta-Car
#21 Luka Sucic
#22 Igor Matanovic
#11 Ante Budimir
#17 Bruno Petkovic
#20 Marko Pjaca
#18 Luka Ivanusec
#7 Nikola Moro
#23 Dominik Kotarski
#12 Nediljko Labrovic
Commentary
90' Portugal — substitution: Pedro Goncalves / Vitor Ferreira Pio
88' Portugal — substitution: Diogo Jota / Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
77' Portugal — substitution: Antonio Silva / Goncalo Inacio
77' Croatia — substitution: Petar Sucic / Luka Modric
76' Croatia — substitution: Ivan Perisic / Kristijan Jakic
72' Luka Modric - Croatia receive a yellow card
67' Croatia — substitution: Luka Sucic / Mario Pasalic
61' Croatia — substitution: Igor Matanovic / Martin Baturina
46' Portugal — substitution: Joao Neves / Rafael Leao
46' Portugal — substitution: Nelson Cabral Semedo / Pedro Neto
46' Croatia — substitution: Duje Caleta-Car / Marin Pongracic
41' Own goal! Diogo Dalot - Croatia
34' Goal! Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro - Portugal
7' Goal! Diogo Dalot - Portugal

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 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.

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 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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