Croatia vs Albania Preview: Euro 2024

Croatia vs Albania will be the second game for each team. They are currently in Group B in the Euros 2024. Last weekend, each team had a rough start and suffered defeats. Therefore, each team will want to prove they deserve to participate in the Euros.

Croatia hoped that they would have a good start but lost 3-1 to Spain in Berlin. Despite the defeat, they did well in the second half. Croatia has in the past performed well in the World Cup, but it has been hard for them to do the same at the Euros. Zlatko Dalic’s team is hoping for a different outcome this time. They hope to win so that they can qualify for the next stage of the Euros 2024.

Albania had a good start after Nedim Bajrami broke the record for the fastest goal in European Championship History. He scored a goal 23 seconds into the game. Unfortunately, they lost 2-1 to Italy. Overall, Albania did well, considering this is the second major tournament they have qualified for.

Who do you think in the Croatia vs Albania game will win their second match in the Euros 2024 Group B standings?

Croatia vs Albania Preview: Euro 2024

Team Croatia

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Croatia will be looking to redeem themselves after their loss to Spain.

Possible Croatia line-up: Livakovi?; Staniši?, Šutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Kovaci; Pašali?, Majer, Kramari?; Petkovi?

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Team Albania

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Albania will want to cement its position in the Euros 2024 in a bid to qualify for the next stage.

Possible Albania Line-up: Strakosha; Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Bajrami, Ramadani; Laçi, Manaj, Asani

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Predictions

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Even though Team Croatia suffered an embarrassing defeat against Spain, they have hope as they wait to face Team Albania. In the second half, Modric’s team returned with more energy and enjoyed more possession, 16 shots compared to Spain who only got 11 shots.

Croatia had numerous opportunities to score. At one point, Bruno Petkovic even missed a penalty. Going to this next game, they need to be more careful and strengthen their defense, which would help them reach the finals in Group B at the Euros 2024. Or else, if they do not shape up, they will lose to Albania yet again!

Team Albania, on the other hand, is great at creating scoring chances. Nedim Bajrami set the standard with his goal just 23 seconds after the game started. In addition, Rej Manaj was so close to adding another score for Team Albania towards the end of the game.

Albania’s possession is way lower than Croatia which might be a disadvantage for them. However, their previous experience in tournaments like the Euro 2016 could give them some much-needed playbook, which adds to their potential.

This game might go two ways; either Croatia will win with a 2-1 or they have a tie with Albania. What will help Team Croatia win is if they have more composure and rework their defense.

Croatia vs Albania game details:

When: Wednesday 19 June (15:00 CET kick-off)
Where: Volksparkstadion, Hamburg.
Referee: François Letexier (FRA)

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