Slovakia vs Croatia: Croatia aim to remain table toppers of Group H as they face Slovakia in their next World Cup Qualification match on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Slovakia vs Croatia
Venue: Národny Futbalovy Stadion, Bratislava, Slovakia
Date: Sunday 5th September, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
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🥁 It’s another challenging @FIFAWorldCup qualifying task for #Croatia – best of luck!#BeProud | #SVKCRO | #WCQ | #Vatreni🔥 pic.twitter.com/GIcVdEk9Vl
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) September 4, 2021
Preview
Croatia head into this on the back of a goalless draw against Russia in their previous match which ensured they reach the top of Group H with 7 points.
They have won 2, drawn and lost 1 each of their 4 matches at this stage but will look to get a win as they have been inconsistent in recent times.
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On the other hand, Slovakia played out a 1-1 draw against Slovenia in their previous match with Bozenik and Stojanovic cancelling out each other’s strikes.
Slovakia is in 3rd position in the points table with 6 pints from 4 matches.
They have won only 1 of their last 5 matches across all competitions and can reach the top of the table if they manage to pick up a win.
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Both sides last met in the Euro Qualification match in 2019 where Croatia won 3-1.
Bozenik broke the deadlock for Slovakia before Vlasic, Petkovic and Perisic scored in the second half to pick up the win.
Form Guide
Slovakia: DWLLD
Croatia: LDWLD
🧤 Due to a muscle strain, #Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković will miss tonight’s #WCQ clash with Slovakia in Bratislava.#Vatreni🔥 pic.twitter.com/jUFbEFQCLe
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) September 4, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Slovenia 1-1 Slovakia
Russia 0-0 Croatia
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Slovakia vs Croatia in India?
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Team News
Slovakia has no injury concerns while Croatia has Caleta-Car doubtful due to injury in the previous match and Livakovic having a muscle strain.
Slovakia possible 11:
Rodak, Pekarik, Satka, Skriniar, Holubek, Hamsik, Lobotka, Kucka, Schranz, Bozenik and Mak
Croatia possible 11:
Ivusic, Juranovic, Lovren, Skoric, Sosa, Pasalic, Brozovic, Kovacic, Vlasic, Kramaric and Perisic
Prediction: Slovakia 1-2 Croatia
Croatia have played well in the Qualifiers and aim to continue their good form.
Slovakia have been poor with recent results but should give the visitors a tough night.
But we see the Croatian side take home the points due to their form in the qualifiers as they look to consolidate on the top spot of Group H.
Players to watch out for: Hamsik, Bozenik, Perisic and Vlasic.
