EURO 2024 BETTING PREVIEW - CROATIA VS ITALY

Euro 2024

2024-06-24 - Croatia vs Italy

A Sports Betting Preview by Gladiator

Croatia vs Italy
Football: EURO 2024 - Group B - Round 3
Red Bull Arena (Leipzig), Germany
Monday, 24th June 2024 - Kick Off 21:00 CET

Croatia

Croatia’s presence in the EURO 2024 has been very unsteady. Initially, they played lowly with a loss to Spain and draw with Albania. In the game against Italy, Croatia is now in a must-win situation.

Playing with a brilliant glow somehow, they usually lose the guards at the end of the matches, which is also seen in their match against Albania.

As an intense focus to take an early advantage, I believe we will see the Croats attacking from the first minute, trying to take the lead as soon as possible so that the pressure goes to the Italian side.

Italy

Italy’s performance in EURO 2024 has been underwhelming. After narrowly defeating Albania and losing to Spain, the Italian squad is under pressure to secure at least a draw to ensure their progression.

Italy's defence, led by Gianluigi Donnarumma, has been tested, and they will need to be resolute against a determined Croatian attack. Italy's young squad will need to balance defensive solidity with creating scoring opportunities.

The Betting Verdict

The game is scheduled to become a closely fought match, and each of the teams knows the risks.

On behalf of Croatia, to steal a win that could serve their dreams of success, and Italy, in turn, to aim for the one point that will carry them to the next stage, surely will be the main interests of the teams in this game.

Due to the given circumstances and the recent performance of the two teams, a goalless draw is a probable result.

Moreover, Croatia's eagerness to win and Italy's solid defence are reasons to think they might balance each other with a Remi. Still, I will go for the double chance in favour of Croatia.

The Pick :

Croatia 1-1 Italy

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Croatia or Draw at odds of 1.53 with Bet365