Spain vs Croatia Euro 2024 Betting Odds

Spain vs Croatia, football fans across Europe are gearing up for one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. The two teams are set to face off on Saturday, 15th June, at 17:00 UK time in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

This will be the fourth consecutive time that Spain and Croatia have faced each other at the Euros, with Spain winning two of the previous three encounters. The last time these two teams met, Spain emerged victorious with a 5-3 scoreline in extra time, in what was the highest-scoring game of the tournament this century. In fact, three of the last four meetings between Spain and Croatia have seen at least five goals scored, so fans can expect a high-scoring affair this time around as well.

Spain are taking part in their 12th Euros and have won it three times, a joint-record with Germany. They are also the only nation to have won it back-to-back. Spain have lost only two of their last 22 matches at the EUROS, with one of those defeats coming against Croatia in the 2016 edition. They have reached the knockout stages in six of their last seven appearances, with the only exception coming in 2004. Spain's last 50 goals at the EUROS have all been scored from inside the box, so it will be interesting to see if they can break that streak against Croatia.

Croatia, on the other hand, are taking part in their seventh European Championship, including their sixth in a row. They have reached the knockout phase four out of six times but have never progressed further than the quarter-finals. Croatia have lost against the eventual winner in four of their last six major tournaments, including Spain at Euro 2012, Portugal at Euro 2016, France at World Cup 2018, and Argentina at World Cup 2022.

Álvaro Morata is Spain's key player to watch out for, having scored six goals across the last two Euros tournaments. Ivan Perišić is Croatia's main man, having been directly involved in 18 goals at major international tournaments for Croatia since his debut at Euros 2012.

This game is crucial for both teams as it sets the tone for the rest of the tournament. Group B also includes Italy and Albania, making every match important. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as Spain and Croatia kick off their Euros 2024 campaigns in Germany.

The Euros 2024 match between Spain and Croatia promises to be an fantastic encounter, with both teams looking to start their campaign on a high. With Spain's dominance in the midfield and Croatia's experienced squad, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a footballing spectacle!

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