Croatia and Latvia will face off in the MatchDay 5 of the UEFA European Championship Qualifying.
Latvia is expected to face significant challenges in scoring against a Croatia team that has the potential to perform strongly and score multiple goals if they play to their full capacity.
Croatia enters this match after a goalless draw against Spain in the Nations League.
Under the guidance of Zlatko Dalić, Croatia has scored a total of 9 goals in their last six matches. In those same games, they have conceded 7 goals.
Croatia’s manager, Zlatko Dalić, has the luxury of a fully fit and healthy squad to choose from for this game, with no fitness concerns to speak of.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 1, Lost: 1, Scored: 9, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 2.
Latvia is looking to bounce back after their recent loss to Armenia in Euro Qualifiers.
Latvia has demonstrated their attacking prowess in the lead-up to this match, finding the net 7 times in their last 6 matches. However, it’s worth noting that they have also been vulnerable defensively, conceding goals in all 6 of those same matches.
Latvia’s manager, Dainis Kazakevičs, has the advantage of having a fully fit squad to choose from, with no fitness concerns to address ahead of this match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 0, Draw: 0, Lost: 5, Scored: 6, Conceded: 10, Clean Sheets: 0.
The match will be played at the Stadion Maksimir.
September 8, 2023, 19:45 UK time.