Croatia and Scotland dey set to clash for another exciting match in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The match go hold for Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, and Croatia be the clear favorite to win.
Scotland don dey struggle lately, losing their first two matches in League A Group 1. Dem lose 3-2 to Poland at home and 2-1 to Portugal away. Steve Clarke, Scotland’s head coach, dey under pressure after their disappointing performance at Euro 2024 and their current winless streak in the Nations League.
Croatia, on the other hand, get one win and one loss so far in the competition. Dem win 1-0 against Poland at home, thanks to a free-kick from veteran captain Luka Modric. However, dem also lose 2-1 to Portugal. Despite their injury issues, Croatia still dey in contention for the knockout stages.
Scotland’s squad dey plagued by injuries, with key players like John McGinn, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, and Kieran Tierney all out. Angus Gunn and Greg Taylor also withdraw from the squad, forcing Steve Clarke to make some changes. Scott McTominay, who play for Napoli, remain one of Scotland’s top scorers with 11 goals in competitive fixtures.
Croatia also have their own injury woes, with defenders Marin Pongracic and Lovro Majer sidelined. However, dem still have quality players like Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, and Andrej Kramaric, who has been in good form for Hoffenheim.
Predictions suggest that Croatia go dominate the midfield with Modric and Kovacic pulling the strings. The match likely go be a low-scoring affair, but both teams fit score. The predicted score be around 2-1 in favor of Croatia, with over 2.5 goals expected in the match).
