Croatia vs France: France eye a first win of the Nations League when they face their 2018 World Cup finalists, Croatia at the Stadion Poljud on Monday.
Match Details:
Teams: Croatia vs France
Venue: Stadion Poljud, Split, Croatia
Date: Tuesday 7th June, 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Croatia head into this after a 3-0 loss to Austria in their opening clash of the Nations League.
Also read: Arnautovic, Gregoritsch and Sabitzer scored for the visitors to inflict a first defeat on Croatia since their Euro 2020 loss to Spain 5-3 in the Round of 16.
The hosts eye a positive return but will be tested against the Les Bleus, who lost their first match as well.
France was beaten at home to Denmark 2-1 as they began with a defeat. Benzema broke the deadlock for the hosts before Cornelius’ twin strikes later turned the game for Denmark.
Deschamps’ men are the defending champions and will look to get back to winning ways.
Both these teams last met in the UEFA Nations League 2020 where France won 2-1 away from home.
Form Guide
Croatia: LWDWW
France: LWWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Croatia 0-3 Austria
France 1-2 Denmark
It’s the opening goal from @Benzema after he leaves 3⃣ defenders behind before scoring! ⚽️
🇫🇷1-0🇩🇰 | #FRADEN | #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/PaK3Zh6eRC
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) June 3, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Croatia vs France in India?
The match is live streamed on Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
There are no injury concerns or suspensions for either side ahead of this Matchday 2 clash.
Final practice session before the clash with France in Split. 📸👌#Family #NationsLeague #UNL #Vatreni❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/FZyCL0Zq0Q
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 5, 2022
Croatia possible 11:
Livakovic, Juranovic, Vida, Caleta-Car, Barisic, Modric, Kovacic, Vlasic, Pasalic, Orsic and Kramaric
France possible 11:
Lloris, Hernandez, Kimpembe, Koundé, Hernandez, Rabiot, Tchouameni, Clauss, Griezmann, Benzema and Nkunku
Prediction: Croatia 1-2 France
France has a quality and in-form squad, whereas Croatia has some of their key players out due to fatigue issues.
We expect a quality tussle with the likes of Modric returning. However, France should win this one by the odd goal as their attacking talent is on song.
