Croatia vs Nigeria Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Croatia National Football Team took on Nigeria National Football Team in the Group D of World Cup on June 16. The match finished with Croatia victorious, 2-0.

The scoreline opened on the 32nd minute when Oghenekaro Etebo deflected the ball into his own net, handing Croatia the advantage. Luka Modric then scored, bringing the match to a 2-0 conclusion.

Croatia National Football Team come into this match fresh off a victory over Senegal in a friendly on June 8. Their recent victory has come with a cost though, as their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three home matches.

Nigeria, in comparison, are enduring a rough patch, entering this game after suffering two losses in a row to Czech Republic and England, having failed to win in their last four outings. Their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.

This FIFA World Cup clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Croatia National Football Team and Nigeria National Football Team in this campaign. Croatia’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Ante Cacic, have been bolstered by Ivan Rakitic, the team’s top scorer, and Ivan Perisic, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Rakitic has already scored one goal in all competitions this term. Andrej Kramaric have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Croatia’s attack.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s attacking options, with Stephen Keshi at the helm, have been bolstered by Victor Moses, the team’s top scorer, and William Ekong, both of whom have contributed crucial goals. Moses is Nigeria’s overall top scorer so far this term, with one goal across all competitions. Supporting them is Alex Iwobi, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Nigeria’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Croatia - Nigeria in real time.

Croatia kicked off the game with Danijel Subasic, Ivan Strinic, Dejan Lovren, Domagoj Vida, Sime Vrsaljko, Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric who got substituted by Marcelo Brozovic on the 60th minute, Ante Rebic who got substituted by Mateo Kovacic on the 79th minute and Mario Mandzukic who got substituted by Marko Pjaca on the 86th minute as starters, with Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic, Duje Caleta-Car, Vedran Corluka, Tin Jedvaj, Josip Pivaric, Milan Badelj, Filip Bradaric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic, Nikola Kalinic and Marko Pjaca on the bench.

Nigeria's starting eleven were Francis Uzoho, Bryan Idowu, William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Abdullahi Shehu, Oghenekaro Etebo, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi who got substituted by Ahmed Musa on the 62nd minute, John Obi Mikel who got substituted by Simeon Nwankwo on the 88th minute, Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo who got substituted by Kelechi Iheanacho on the 73rd minute, with Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Chidozie Awaziem, Tyronne Ebuehi, Elderson Echiejile, Kenneth Omeruo, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Ogenyi Onazi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Simeon Nwankwo on the bench.

Stats

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• Ball Possession: 54 - 46
• Total Attempts: 11 - 14
• Shots On Target: 2 - 2
• Fouls: 20 - 16
• Corners: 6 - 5
• Saves: 7 - 2
• Offsides: 2 - 1

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Ivan Rakitic, William Ekong and Marcelo Brozovic were the ones to receive it.

Recent Form

Croatia are coming off a win in their last match against Senegal, while Nigeria are currently on a run of two straight losses, including defeats against Czech Republic and England in their last two outings. Overall, Croatia have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing three, while over their most recent nineteen games, Nigeria have claimed eight victories, suffered six defeats, and drawn five times.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Croatia and Nigeria in real time. You can watch the goals by Oghenekaro Etebo and Luka Modric as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Croatia - Nigeria are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.