Portugal’s last preparatory match for the European Championships sees them play Croatia on Saturday night.
For the Euros, Portugal are in a gaggle alongside Turkey, Georgia and the Czech Republic, whereas Croatia are with Spain, Italy and Albania.
Portugal present kind
On Tuesday, Portugal defeated Finland 4-2, with Ruben Dias, Diogo Jota and Bruno Fernandes (2) getting on the scoresheet.
To achieve the Euros, Portugal had been imperious in qualifying, profitable all of their 10 video games in Group J alongside Slovakia, Luxembourg, Iceland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Liechtenstein.
They scored 36 objectives and conceded simply two.
Croatia present kind
On Monday, Croatia beat North Macedonia 3-0, with Lovro Majer (2) and Marco Pasalic scoring.
The Croatians reached the European Championships after ending in Group D behind Turkey and forward of Wales, Armenia and Latvia.
Portugal vs Croatia Crew Information
Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t concerned within the pleasant the opposite day however ought to characteristic in some capability right here to maintain his match health up earlier than Portugal’s opening Euros sport.
Fernandes scored two off the bench in opposition to Finland so he may make a begin, with Diogo Costa, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Dalot additionally coming in to the beginning XI.
For Croatia, Josko Gvardiol ought to begin, although head coach Zlatko Dalic may make nearly all of his alterations at half-time.
Scoreline Prediction
Lots of large hitters will return for Portugal, so they need to edge this one – narrowly.
Portugal 2-1 Croatia
FAQs
What was the rating the final time Portugal performed Croatia? In November of 2020, Portugal defeated 3-2 within the Nations League.