Spain vs Croatia predictions for this UEFA U21 Championship clash on Monday at Ljudski vrt. Spain, always amongst the favourites to win the tournament, faces a lesser-regarded team, but who will make it to the semi-finals? Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Spain
Spain have won five U21 European titles, the joint-most of any country (tied with Italy). Furthermore, they have won three of the last five editions of this tournament – an impressive achievement.
Spain goes into the quarter-finals after topping their group, having not conceded a single goal in any of their three matches.
Croatia
Croatia go into the quarter-finals as the heavy underdogs. However, this could prove beneficial as they will be under much less pressure.
Croatia finished second in their group with one win and two defeats, scoring four goals whilst conceding five.
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Spain vs Croatia Predictions
Spain is a team well-versed in managing matches in this type of tournament. It is not purely luck that has seen the team win the tournament so many times in recent years, and they will be up against arguably the weakest team in the quarter-finals. Therefore we see Spain as the clear favourites to win this match.
Spain’s attacking style could afford them many chances in this match against a Croatian team who have been struggling with their defence and conceded a lot of goals.