2022 World Cup bronze medallists Croatia find themselves under the pump following a tough opening day loss to Spain and they know that they need to respond here against Albania. Sylvinho’s Albania side played their part in their opening game loss to Italy, and they shouldn’t fear Croatia too much in this one. This should be an excellent contest, with so much on the line for both teams with punters and Euro 2024 betting apps.
Croatia vs Albania Best Odds
Croatia will be firm favourites to pick up a first win of the competition here.
| Croatia – 1/2 (-150) | Draw – 18/5 (+340) | Albania – 7/1 (+700) |
| Over – 8/11 (-138) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 5/4 (+125) |
| Yes – 4/5 (-125) | BTTS | No – 11/10 (+110) |
Croatia vs Albania Analysis
Both of these sides know it is now or never for them at Euro 2024.
Croatia
Big tournaments tend to bring the best out of Croatia, but they were well and truly humbled against Spain in their opening game of Euro 2024. Changes look to be afoot within their squad, which is going through a real transition, but they have some top-quality performers in their ranks. Knowing they need a win in this one, they could let the handbrake off a little and have a good go at Albania.
Croatia Predicted Lineup:
Likakovic, Gvardiol, Sutalo, Stanisic, Pongracic, Brozovic, Modric, Kovacic, Majer, Kramaric & Budimir.
Albania
Scoring after 23 seconds was a seismic moment for Albania in Euro 2024 but they couldn’t hang on for a famous result against holders Italy in their first game. That said, they certainly had their moments in a very good game, and they will be looking to take plenty of heart from that showing here. They have absolutely nothing to lose and they can’t be underestimated in this one by Croatia, nor punters or Euro 2024 betting sites.
Albania Predicted Lineup:
Berisha, Hysaj, Ajeti, Mitaj, Djimsiti, Asllani, Ramadani, Asani, Bajrami, Seferi & Cikalleshi.
Croatia vs Albania Prediction
The pressure has been hyped up on Croatia ahead of this game, with Spain and Italy getting off to winning starts in Group B, they know there is no margin for error. Albania will make life tough and should relish the challenge of playing against one of Europe’s most consistent sides, but Croatia have plenty of quality in their ranks and they will want to showcase it here.
Prediction: Croaita to win the match – 1/2 (-150) – Jeffbet.
Croatia vs Albania – The Ultimate Bet
Croatia to win & BTTS – 5/2 (+250) – Betgoodwin
In their opening game, Albania demonstrated their excellent attacking prowess – which should certainly trouble Croatia at times. However, Croatia were unlucky not to score against a strong Spain defence and a repeat attacking showing here should see them over the line.
