LiontipsScotland vs Croatia. Nations League Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Scotland are at risk of relegation in the Nations League, having only one point after four rounds. Steve Clarke men lost all their matches in the first round, and only in the fourth round did they draw with Portugal (0:0), which was a decent surprise. The gap to Poland, which is in second place, is three points, it is very important to score at least one point today, so as not to lose the chance of salvation.
Disqualifications and injuries
Gunn, Morgan and Adams are all out today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Scotland have drawn at half-time in three of their last five matches
- Scots are on a five-match winless run in the Nations League
- Seven of the team previous nine Nations League matches have seen at least three goals scored
Probable line-up: Gordon - Ralston, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson - McLean, Gilmour - Christie, McTominay, McGinn - Dykes.
Current form
Croatia, as expected, is in the intermediate second place in the group after four rounds, behind Portugal. The difference between the rivals is three points. The only defeat the "checkers" suffered was at the start from the Portuguese (1:2). Later there were victories over Poland (1:0) and Scotland (2:1) and a bright draw 3:3 in the return match with the Poles. It should be noted that points do not come easily to Zlatko Dalic team, experience helps a lot, although a change of generations is gradually underway. Among the young promising players, we note Martin Baturin, who scored a goal in the previous match.
Disqualifications and injuries
In the game with the Poles, the main goalkeeper Livakovic received a red card. Due to the accumulation of cards, Budimir will also not play today. Erlic will miss the match due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- In six of Croatia last eight matches, both teams have scored goals
- Croatia have not lost in regulation time in 10 of their previous 11 matches in the Nations League
Estimated line-up: Labrovic – Sutalo, Čaleta-Car, Guardiol – Perisic, P.Sucic, Modric, Sosa – Baturina, Matanovic, Kramaric.
Trends
Bet 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
The bet played in the last two head-to-head meetings
1.41Scotland to score in first half
Scotland have scored in the opening 45 minutes in two of their previous three matches
2.32Bet Exact score 2:2
The Croatians have drawn two of their last five matches
19.50Tip and bets
The Scots have the home field factor on their side, which is important for them, and great motivation. The Croatians have a more solid selection of players, but at the same time there are noticeable losses in the squad. Scotland drew with Portugal in the last round, demonstrating that they should not be underestimated. It is quite possible that the "tartan army" will not be left without points today due to the high dedication and support of the local crowd.
Our prediction is Scotland not to lose at odds of 1.72
Bet on total
Only in one game of the Croatians against Poland there was no exchange of goals scored. The hosts have the same statistics, who did not score only in the match with the Portuguese. There is a high probability that there will be an exchange of goals in the upcoming meeting.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.80
Bet on corners
When choosing bets, we should note that in six of Croatia last seven away games in the Nations League, there were no more than 10 corners. Based on these statistics, we recommend another prediction.
Forecast - total corners under 10.5 with odds of 1.60
