France 2-0 Croatia

Current streaks

Recent form

France

France have shown a strong run of form in their recent matches, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six games. They enjoyed a notable streak of three consecutive victories before their most recent match, which ended in a 2-0 defeat against Croatia. The team's goalscoring prowess has been evident, netting 11 goals in six games, averaging an impressive 1.83 goals per match. Defensively, France have been solid, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. Their 4-1 away victory against Israel stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Interestingly, half of their matches have seen both teams score, while there's an even split between games featuring under and over 2.5 goals. Despite the recent loss to Croatia, France's overall form remains robust, with a positive goal difference of 6 across these fixtures.

Croatia

Croatia have shown mixed form in their recent UEFA Nations League matches, with a current two-game unbeaten run following a period of inconsistency. The Vatreni have managed three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six outings, demonstrating their resilience and ability to bounce back from setbacks. Notably, Croatia have been involved in a high-scoring affair against Poland, drawing 3-3 in an exciting encounter. Their defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding just one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets in the process. Croatia's attacking prowess is evident, with the team scoring 1.5 goals per game, although they've struggled to find the net in some matches, such as the 1-0 loss to Scotland. The team's ability to grind out results is highlighted by the fact that 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting they are adept at managing tight contests.

Recent home/away form

France

France have shown mixed form in their recent home matches, with a run of three consecutive draws in their last three games at home. The Les Bleus have managed only two wins in their last six home fixtures, demonstrating a struggle to secure victories on their own turf. Defensively, France have been relatively solid, keeping four clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game. However, their attacking prowess has been somewhat muted, scoring just 0.83 goals per match. The majority of France's recent home games have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Notably, their highest-scoring game was a 3-1 defeat to Italy in the UEFA Nations League, which stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise defensively tight run of matches.

Croatia

Croatia's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with a concerning trend of conceding goals. Despite starting their last six away matches with two impressive wins, including a high-scoring 4-2 victory against Egypt, Croatia have since struggled, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these games. Their defensive frailties are evident, conceding an average of 2 goals per game. However, Croatia's attacking prowess remains noteworthy, scoring 1.67 goals per game on average. The team's matches have been entertaining affairs, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 67% of the encounters. A particularly thrilling match was the 3-3 draw against Poland, showcasing Croatia's ability to compete in high-scoring contests. Unfortunately for Croatia, they are currently on a three-game winless streak away from home, including two consecutive losses, which will be a concern for the team and their supporters.