Portugal vs Croatia Prediction: Croatia will probably not play with their full-strength squad

Prediction for the Friendlies Portugal vs Croatia match which will take place on June 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Portugal

Portugal is one of the favorites to win the European Championship. Their qualifying solid performance and tournament draw have given them a boost. Roberto Martinez's team has been drawn into an easy group with Turkey, Georgia, and the Czech Republic. Winning the group will also put Portugal at the top of the group, where England and France, the other two favorites, are unlikely to be found.

Portugal began their preparations with a home game against Finland. The Portuguese dominated the game and were 3:0 up midway through the second half when they suddenly conceded two goals through substitute Teemu Pukki. Portugal scored again to win 4:2.

Croatia

Croatia are not one of the clear favourites for this tournament. However, one need only look back at their medal-winning performances at the last two World Cups to see that Zlatko Dalic's wards are not to be underestimated. Even being placed in the 'group of death' with Italy, Spain, and Albania should not prevent them from proving themselves. After all, they can reach the playoffs by finishing third in the quartet.

Croatia played their first pre-Euros friendly a day earlier than Portugal - on 3 June - and beat North Macedonia 3:0. 

Expert Betting Tips

Although they conceded twice in the match against Finland, the Portuguese showed really powerful football. Roberto Martinez's team dominated, created chances, and could have scored more than four goals. Croatia will probably not play with their full-strength squad in the friendlies, and they can use rotation to ensure they don't lose to Portugal.