Spain vs Croatia Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th June 2024

UEFA Euro 2024 is in action with another set of matches this weekend as Croatia take on Luis de la Fuente's Spain side in an important clash at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.

Croatia finished in second place in the UEFA Euro qualification standings and have blown hot and cold over the past year. The Balkan nation stunned Portugal with a 2-1 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Spain, on the other hand, topped their group in qualification and have grown in stature under Luis de la Fuente. La Furia Roja thrashed Northern Ireland by a comprehensive 5-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Spain vs Croatia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Spain have a good historical record against Croatia and have won six out of the 10 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Croatia's three victories.
Spain have won two of their last three matches against Croatia in the Euros, with the previous game between the two teams coming in Euro 2020 and ending in a 5-3 extra-time victory for Spain.
Spain's previous game against Croatia in the Euros resulted in a 5-3 victory for the Iberian side and produced eight goals - the highest such tally in a single game in the competition since the turn of the century.
Spain have won the Euros on three occasions - a joint record alongside Germany in the history of the competition.
In open play, Spain have lost only two of their last 22 matches in the Euros.

Spain vs Croatia Prediction

Spain have an impressive young squad at their disposal and will be intent on topping their group in Euro 2024. Starlets Lamine Yamal and Pedri have been impressive for Spain over the past week and will look to make their mark this weekend.

Croatia have been brilliant over the past decade but are in the midst of a transition. Spain are currently the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Spain 2-1 Croatia

Spain vs Croatia Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Spain to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Spain to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Lamine Yamal to score - Yes