Croatia vs Portugal Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting XI

The UEFA Nations League group stage has delivered plenty of drama, but now we’re entering the final act, where teams are battling for those precious knockout round spots. With only one game left, several nations are still in the hunt for a quarterfinal berth. Among them is Croatia, who face an intense showdown on Monday night against Portugal, a team that has already secured their place in the next round.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal have been a powerhouse in the Nations League this year. In just five games, the Selecao have racked up 13 points, netting 12 goals while allowing only 4. Calling Portugal the favorites might even be an understatement—they’re heavily backed to make a deep run. Yet, there's still one last hurdle as they face Croatia in the group finale. With a quarterfinal spot and the group’s top position already secured, Roberto Martinez may well choose to give his starters a breather. 

On the flip side, Croatia faces a different scenario, especially after their tough 1-0 loss to Scotland, which has thrown open the door for Poland and Scotland to potentially shake up the standings. Croatia currently sits at 7 points—trailing Portugal by six but leading Poland and Scotland by three. So, even a draw here would be enough to secure them a quarterfinal place. It’s all on the line for Croatia as they look to clinch a spot in the quarters in this high-stakes matchup. 

Croatia vs Portugal – Match Date, Time and Venue   

Date: 19th November 2024    

Time: 1:15 AM (IST)    

Stadium: Poljud Stadium 

Location: Split, Croatia 

Croatia’s Possible Starting XI 

Kotarski; Jakic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardio; Kovacic, Modric, Pasalic, Perisic, Butarina; Kramaric. 

Portugal’s Possible Starting XI 

Diogo Costa; Dalot, A. Silva, Tomas Araujo; Mendes; Vitinha, J. Neves, Bruno Fernandes; Rafa Leao, Ronaldo, Conceicao. 

Croatia vs Portugal Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa (7.5) (Portugal)  

Defenders: Nuno Mendes (8.5) (Portugal), Diogo Dalot (8) (Portugal), Josko Gvardiol (9) (Croatia) 

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (9) (Portugal), Vitinha (7.5) (Portugal), Luka Modric (9)(Croatia), Mario Pasalic (8) (Croatia) 

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (9) (Portugal), Rafa Leao (8) (Portugal), Andrej Kramaric (8.5) (Croatia) 

Croatia vs Portugal Fantasy Team For Tonight's Clash

Croatia vs Portugal – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain 

Choice 1: Cristiano Ronaldo (C), Bruno Fernandes (VC) 

Choice 2: Bruno Fernandes (C), Luka Modric (VC) 

Disclaimer:    

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision. 

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