Croatia vs Albania Prediction, Betting Tips & Preview – Euro 2024

Underdogs Croatia and Albania face off in their second Group B match at 2pm (GMT) at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. Croatia, ranked considerably higher, will test Albania’s resilient squad, who have shown considerable improvements under coach Sylvinho. Albania, ranked 66th in the world showcased their squad development and unity during the qualifiers, having lost just one game against Poland. However, recent friendlies, highlighted by a 3-0 defeat to Chile, raise concerns as to whether they are out of their depth in this highly competitive group, often named the “group of death”. Keep reading as we uncover how this game might play out, alongside our top betting tips.

Croatia vs Albania Betting Tips

Considering both teams styles of play that often lead out wide with crosses into the box, an over 10.5 corners bet instantly springs to mind. Bettors could also look at individual player betting, such as Croatia’s Andrej Kramaric to score anytime. This bet would reflect a game slightly favouring Croatia, given the depth of their squad and ability to find scoring opportunities.

Croatia vs Albania Match Prediction

Croatia is expected to leverage its experienced players like Luka Modric, who’s known for his control and ability to maintain stability in midfield. With players like Josko Gvardiol and Marcelo Brozovic, Croatia has a solid defensive setup that also excels at setting up attacks. Albania will need to rely on the likes of Jasir Asani and Nedim Bajrami, who have shown their ability to score goals in the qualifiers. However, the quality of Croatia’s team gives them the upper hand in this encounter. Expect them to control the game and offer few opportunities for Albania. 

Croatia vs Albania Correct Score Tips & Prediction

Croatia, known for their attacking style of play, rooted by a strong midfield complemented by prolific strikers like Andrej Kramaric. Meanwhile, Albania will likely deploy a more defensive approach, relying on counterattacks and set plays to score goals. However, Albania has struggled to find the net recently against significantly inferior teams, so we doubt they’ll have much luck against Croatia’s solid defenders like Dejan Lovren and Josko Gvardiol. Considering all factors, we predict a 2-0 victory for Croatia. 

Croatia vs Albania Over & Under Betting Tips

An argument could be made for under 2.5 goals in this match, based on several factors. Firstly, Albania is expected to adopt a defensive strategy, which could reduce the chance of a high scoring game. Coupled with Croatia’s solid defensive setup, it’s unlikely that Albania will score past Croatia’s keeper, Dominik Livakovic. Secondly, Croatia’s style tends to be based around possession, which usually involves less direct scoring opportunities. Therefore, we anticipate a low scoring game, so our recommendation is for under 2.5 goals in this matchup.