Sabasports Match
Preview
Euro 2024
Qualification: Croatia vs Turkey
Kickoff Time:
2023-10-13 02:45 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/VAHRAM BAGHDASARYAN
Croatia’s favoured
formation is indeed a 4-3-3, with Bruno Petkovic, Ivan Perisic, and Andrej
Kramaric forming the front trident. In midfield, Luca Modric is a key figure
alongside Marcelo Brozovic, while Borna Barisic, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Sutalo,
and Josip Stanisic lead their defence. Dominik Livakovic serves as the
goalkeeper. In the last group stage match, Croatia secured a 1-0 victory over
Armenia in an away game. They have been in excellent form with four wins and
three draws in their last seven matches, remaining unbeaten. Currently, Croatia
sit at the top of the group standings with a record of three wins and one draw,
also with an unbeaten run.
For Turkey, Burak
Yilmaz, who plays for Lille, takes charge of the attacking duties. Hakan
Calhanoglu is responsible for offensive planning in the midfield, while the
defensive line is led by Merih Demiral from Besiktas. The goalkeeper position
is held by Gunok from Fenerbahce. Turkey possess a comparable overall strength
in the front, midfield, and defensive lines when compared to other top European
teams. However, Turkey’s recent form has experienced a decline. In the last
group stage match, they had a 1-1 draw against Armenia at home, and they also
suffered a 2-4 defeat to Japan in a friendly match. Currently, Turkey hold the
second position in the group standings with a record of three wins, one draw,
and one loss.
Croatia currently
hold an advantage over Turkey in Group D, having played one game less but
already overtaking them in the standings with a superior goal difference.
Croatia’s overall strength and recent form appear to be stronger than Turkey’s.
In their previous encounter, Croatia emerged victorious with a 2-0 away win
against Turkey. Considering these factors, along with Croatia’s stronger squad
and the added benefit of playing at home, they are expected to have a
favourable chance of winning the upcoming match and further solidifying their
position at the top of the group.
Croatia’s Last 5
Games: WWDDW
23-09-11 Armenia
0-1 Croatia
23-09-09 Croatia
5-0 Latvia
23-06-19 Croatia
0-0 Spain (PEN 4-5)
23-06-15
Netherlands 2-2 Croatia (AET 0-2)
23-03-29 Turkey 0-2
Croatia
Tuekey’s Last 5
Games: LDWWL
23-09-12 Japan 4-2
Turkey
23-09-09 Turkey 1-1
Armenia
23-06-20 Turkey 2-0
Wales
23-06-17 Latvia 2-3
Turkey
23-03-29 Turkey 0-2
Croatia
Head To Head
Record:
23-03-29 Turkey 0-2
Croatia
20-11-12 Turkey 3-3
Croatia
17-09-06 Turkey 1-0
Croatia
16-09-06 Croatia
1-1 Turkey
16-06-12 Croatia
1-0 Turkey
Prediction: Croatia to win