Croatia vs France Predictions & Betting Tips - BTTS the best bet in the Nations League

Eddy Tora

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Last updated: 20 Mar 2025

Eddy Tora 20 Mar 2025

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Croatia have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 games against France
I am backing BTTS again in the Nations League

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Croatia have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 7 competitive games against France (Getty)

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Croatia haven’t lost in six Nations League games at home which includes a 1-1 draw against France. I am sitting on the fence in the win markets, Croatia to score which makes BTTS my tip.

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Stats
HTH
Competitive Meetings
Croatia Form
Croatia Squad & Team News
France Form
France Squad & Team News

Stats

Croatia have seen BTTS in 6 of their last 8 matches.
Croatia are undefeated in their last 6 home matches (Nations League).
Croatia have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5 matches against France.
France have seen BTTS in their last 3 away matches.

HTH

France have a 6-1 advantage against Croatia alongside three draws.

Competitive Meetings

Competition	Date	Home	Score	Away
UEFA Nations League	13.06.2022	France	0:1	Croatia
UEFA Nations League	06.06.2022	Croatia	1:1	France
UEFA Nations League	14.10.2020	Croatia	1:2	France
UEFA Nations League	08.09.2020	France	4:2	Croatia
World Cup 2018	15.07.2018	France	4:2	Croatia
EURO 2004	17.06.2004	Croatia	2:2	France
World Cup 1998	08.07.1998	France	2:1	Croatia

Croatia Form

Croatia failed to win on the road in the Nations League, losing 2-1 in Portugal and 1-0 in Scotland. They conceded two late goals in a 3-3 draw in Poland.

Zlatko Dalic’s side won their opening two games at home. Luka Modric scored in a 1-0 win against Poland, Igor Matanovic and Andrej Kramaric on target in a 2-1 victory against Scotland.

Josko Gvardiol equalised in a 1-1 draw against Portugal as they ended the contest with 8-5 shots on target.

Croatia Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Dominik Kotarski, Ivica Ivusic

Defenders: Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa, Josip Juranovic

Midfielders: Nikola Moro, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Nikola Vlasic, Mario Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Toni Fruk, Kristijan Jakic, Petar Sucic

Forwards: Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, Ivan Perisic, Franjo Ivanovic

Luka Sucic, Lovro Majer, Igor Matanovic and Bruno Petkovic miss out through injury.

Martin Erlic, Marko Pjaca, Mislav Orsic and Marco Pasalic were in the preliminary squad.

Ivan Perisic has scored 33 international goals, Andrej Kramaric with 30 and Luka Modric with 27 goals.

France Form

France lost their opening Nations League match, 3-1 against Italy after Bradley Barcola scored in the 1st minute. They then won three straight, two against Belgium either side of a 4-1 win against Israel in Budapest.

Les Bleus had 71% possession and 24-3 shots against Israel in Paris, ending with 8-1 shots on target but unable to beat Daniel Peretz in a 0-0 draw.

Didier Deschamps’ side has to win in Italy to take top spot in Group 2 and they did just that in Milan. Adrien Rabiot scored twice as France took their chances, Lucas Digne registering two assists.

France Squad & Team News

Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Lucas Chevalier

Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Lucas Digne, Théo Hernandez, Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konaté, Jonathan Clauss

Midfielders: Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Mattéo Guendouzi, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Manu Koné

Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué

PSG forwards Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola and Désiré Doué have all been called up.

N'Golo Kanté and ingsley Coman miss out here alongside the injured Marcus Thuram.

Kylian Mbappé has scored 48 goals in 86 internationals.

Verdict

Croatia v France

Croatia can score in Split, but stopping the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé will be a tough challenge. BTTS is my only selection in the Nations League.

BTTS Yes

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