Croatia, a top team in the Eurovision Song Contest, is facing a challenging group B after a 3-0 defeat against Spain in the first game. The team needs a win against Albania to progress to the next phase. Croatia has won six consecutive games, but lost heavily against Spain in the first round. The second half saw Croatia make some goal-scoring chances, including a missed penalty. Albania, which has made significant progress in previous years, could easily finish the group without points due to the presence of three massive teams. The team started the tournament with a 2-1 defeat against Italy, opening with the fastest goal in EURO’s history. Spain is considered the best team in group B, and Albania could consider the game against Croatia as their best chance for points at EURO.

Croatia is expected to make several changes for the second game, with Josko Gvardiol likely returning to center-back in the game against Albania, and Bruno Petkovic potentially starting as a forward instead of Budimir. Dalic previously played Gvardiol in the left-back position.

Albania is improving but still falls short of the best football teams. Head coach Sylvinho is focusing on their squad’s best players, but more players are needed to compete with Croatia. Albania will maintain discipline and punish Croatia for mistakes.

Predicted lineups:

Croatia

Goalkeeper: Dominik Livakovic
Defenders: Josip Stanisic, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa
Midfielders: Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic
Forwards: Lovro Majer, Ivan Perisic, Bruno Petkovic

Albania

Goalkeeper: Thomas Strakosha
Defenders: Mario MitajArlind Ajeti, Berat Djimsiti
Midfielders: Nedim Bajrami, Ylber Ramadani, Kristjan Asllani
Forwards: Jasir Asani, Armando Broja, Taulant Seferi

Over all competition record

EURO 2024 – Table

Croatia has the potential to score multiple goals against Albania, who may struggle to score, resulting in a 2-1 margin at the end of the game.

Winning probability:

Croatia – 48%

Draw – 16%

Albania – 36%

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