Croatia 1-1 Portugal

Current streaks

Recent form

Croatia

Croatia's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team have shown a balanced goal-scoring record, netting 8 goals whilst also conceding 8, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals scored and conceded per game. Their most notable result came in a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Poland in the UEFA Nations League, showcasing their attacking prowess. Croatia have managed to keep only one clean sheet in their last six outings, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches. Interestingly, their games have been evenly split between those featuring under and over 2.5 goals, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their recent performances. Despite their mixed results, Croatia have demonstrated resilience, avoiding any extended losing streaks and maintaining a competitive edge in their UEFA Nations League campaign.

Portugal

Portugal have been in impressive form recently, demonstrating a strong unbeaten run that extends to at least seven matches. Their last six games have yielded four wins and two draws, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting 12 times in these fixtures, with a notable 5-1 victory against Poland in their most recent outing. Defensively, Portugal have also been solid, conceding only four goals in six matches and keeping two clean sheets. Their ability to score consistently is evident, with 67% of their games seeing both teams find the back of the net, and the same percentage featuring over 2.5 goals. The Portuguese side have shown they can compete against strong opposition, holding France to a goalless draw in the European Championship and securing victories against Croatia and Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.

Recent home/away form

Croatia

Croatia have been in impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. They've shown a strong defensive record, conceding just 0.67 goals per game and keeping three clean sheets. The Croatians have been consistent in attack, scoring in every match and netting 10 goals across the six games. Their most convincing victory came against North Macedonia in a friendly, where they won 3-0. Interestingly, there's an even split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Croatia's ability to grind out results is evident, with two 1-0 victories in their recent fixtures, demonstrating their capacity to win tight contests on home soil.

Portugal

Portugal's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with three wins, two losses, and a draw in their last six matches. The Seleção have shown resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game. However, their attacking output has been somewhat inconsistent, scoring eight goals across these six matches, with two particularly high-scoring 3-0 victories against Poland and Türkiye. Interestingly, Portugal have struggled to find the back of the net in their defeats, failing to score in both losses against Georgia and Slovenia. The team have been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite this, Portugal have maintained a positive goal difference of +3, highlighting their ability to win convincingly when on form.