Croatia vs Albania prediction, lineups, odds and betting tips brought to you by oddschecker expert Scott Thornton.
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Having suffered a loss in both their opening fixtures of Euro 2024 neither Albania nor Croatia can afford to lose when they meet in Hamburg on Wednesday.
Croatia vs Albania Prediction
Both teams head into their second group game having suffered defeat against Spain and Italy respectively on Saturday.
Croatia's now ageing golden generation struggled to get going against a fluid, ruthless Spain side in Berlin, and found themselves three goals down at half-time.
Albania, meanwhile, stunned the watching world when they took the lead against Italy after 23 seconds in Dortmund, but were eventually beaten 2-1 by the Azzurri.
Croatia should get off the mark here with a victory in what is likely to be a tight, cagey affair.
Score Prediction: Croatia 2-1 Albania (8/1 bet365)
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Croatia vs Albania Lineups
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Albania Predicted Lineup vs Croatia
Strakosha, Mitaj, Djimsiti, Ajeti, Hysaj, Seferi, Asllani, Ramadani, Asani, Bajrami, Broja
Croatia Predicted Lineup vs Albania
Livakovic, Gvardiol, Pongracic, Sutalo, Stanisic, Modric, Kovacic, Brozovic, Perisic, Petkovic, Majer
Croatia vs Albania Odds
| Result | Best Odds | Bookmakers |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 1/2 | Ladbrokes |
| Draw | 8/15 | BetMGM |
| Albania | 7/1 | Betfair |
Croatia vs Albania Betting Tips
The stakes are high in this game. Both of these teams suffered defeats in their opening games and another would leave them on the brink of elimination with Italy and Spain awaiting them in their respective final matches. Croatia’s defence had been fairly solid prior to their 3-0 defeat against Spain but that performance has set alarm bells ringing.
Albania managed to take an early lead against Italy. The Albanians surprised many by topping their qualifying group. They will not fear their vastly experienced opponents on Wednesday as they look to keep their dream of reaching the knockout stages alive.
