Croatia vs Italy Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 28 of UEFA Euro 2024
Italy play their final group game of UEFA Euro 2024 this week as they take on a strong Croatia side in a Group B clash at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Monday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Croatia have failed to make an impression at Euro 2024 but still have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition. The Balkan nation have largely failed to meet expectations this year and will need Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to bring their experience to the fore this week.
Italy have shown flashes of their ability this year but will need to take it up a notch to grow into strong contenders. The likes of Federico Chiesa and Gianluca Scamacca are yet to hit their stride for Italy and will need to make their mark in this match.
Croatia vs Italy Head-to-Head stats
Croatia have a good record against Italy and have won three out of the nine matches played between the two teams. Italy have managed only one victory against the Croatians and will need to improve their record this week.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2015 and ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Both teams were evenly matched on the day and will look to gain an early advantage on Monday.
Croatia form guide: D-L-W-W-W
Italy form guide: L-W-W-D-W
Croatia vs Italy: Numbers you need to know before their
UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to make his 10th appearance for Italy in UEFA Euro competitions. The PSG goalkeeper is only 25 years old and will become the youngest goalkeeper to achieve the milestone in the history of the competition.
Croatia are winless at Euro 2024 at the moment and have not played out a group stage without a single victory in a major international tournament since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Croatia have conceded five goals in their two matches in UEFA Euro 2024 and have only conceded more goals in two previous editions of major international tournaments.
Italy attempted only four shots in their previous game against Spain and have never registered fewer shots in a single game in UEFA Euro history. They will certainly aim to rectify that against Croatia this week as they look to secure a win and second place in their group.