Croatia vs Portugal Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Croatia National Football Team went head-to-head with Portugal National Football Team in the Group Stage of the UEFA Nations League A on November 18. The final score was 1-1, with neither team able to find a winner.

On the 33rd minute, Joao Felix netted the first goal of the match, putting Portugal in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goal from Josko Gvardiol, setting the final scoreline at 1-1.

2 months after their last meeting in UEFA Nations League A Group Stage, all eyes turn to the pitch as Croatia and Portugal renew their battle. In their last encounter, Portugal secured a 2-1 win. Following a recent loss to Scotland on November 15, Croatia aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash. If they aim to regain control of matches, defensive adjustments will be necessary, given that their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have allowed goals in three consecutive matches.

Portugal, compared to their opponent's recent loss, come into this clash with momentum, following a victory over Poland in their most recent game, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches.

This UEFA Nations League match offers a platform for Croatia National Football Team and Portugal National Football Team’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Borna Sosa and Petar Sucic have been pivotal for Croatia’s attack, shaped by Zlatko Dalic’s vision, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Sosa has emerged as Croatia’s leading scorer in UEFA Nations League this season, netting one goal, while also leading the team in assists, having set up two goals this campaign. Croatia’s offense has also been strengthened by Martin Baturina, Ivan Perisic and Luka Modric, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes have been pivotal for Portugal’s attack, carefully orchestrated by Roberto Martinez, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Ronaldo has already scored five goals in UEFA Nations League this season, with Mendes leading their creative tally in the league with five assists. Adding further support are Rafael Leao, Vitinha and Diogo Dalot, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

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Line-Ups

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

Croatia kicked off the game with Dominik Livakovic, Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Borna Sosa who got substituted by Kristijan Jakic on the 46th minute, Mateo Kovacic who got substituted by Mario Pasalic on the 46th minute, Luka Modric who got substituted by Nikola Moro on the 78th minute, Ivan Perisic who got substituted by Luka Sucic on the 58th minute, Martin Baturina, Igor Matanovic who got substituted by Ante Budimir on the 63rd minute and Andrej Kramaric as starters, with Marin Pongracic, Luka Sucic, Marco Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Marko Pjaca, Mario Pasalic, Mislav Orsic, Nikola Moro, Dominik Kotarski, Kristijan Jakic, Ivica Ivusic and Ante Budimir on the bench.

Portugal's starting eleven were Jose Sa, Renato Veiga, Tomas Araujo who got substituted by Tiago Djalo on the 63rd minute, Nelson Semedo, Nuno Mendes who got substituted by Diogo Dalot on the 80th minute, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Otavio who got substituted by Francisco Conceicao on the 71st minute, Joao Cancelo, Rafael Leao who got substituted by Fabio Silva on the 71st minute and Joao Felix, with Fabio Silva, Rui Silva, Francisco Trincao, Samu, Antonio Silva, Tiago Djalo, Francisco Conceicao, Geovany Quenda and Diogo Dalot on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.26 - 1.41
• Ball Possession: 43 - 57
• Total Attempts: 15 - 12
• Shots On Target: 9 - 5
• Blocked Shots: 3 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 3 - 0
• Fouls: 8 - 8
• Corners: 5 - 7
• Throw-Ins: 6 - 18
• Saves: 4 - 6
• Free Kicks: 8 - 8
• Offsides: 2 - 1
• Total Passes: 447 - 608
• Completed Passes: 402 - 543
• Tackles: 17 - 19
• Clearances: 13 - 21

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Fabio Silva and Renato Veiga were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since September 2018. Croatia have one win to their name, Portugal three, and one game ended in draw. Their most recent clash took place on September 5, 2024, with Portugal winning 2-1. Croatia have scored seven goals across these five encounters, while Portugal have scored eleven. Overall, Portugal hold a stronger head-to-head record against Croatia in recent meetings.

In UEFA Nations League A Group Stage, Croatia have played six matches, winning two, drawing two and losing two, scoring eight goals at an average of 1.33 per match and conceding eight at a rate of 1.33 per match. This season in UEFA Nations League A Group Stage, Portugal have recorded four wins, two draws, and zero losses in six matches, scoring thirteen goals, averaging 2.17 per match, while conceding five, an average of 0.83 per match.

Recent Form

Croatia's most recent outing ended in a loss against Scotland, while Portugal’s previous game resulted in a win against Poland.. Overall, Croatia have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing four, while in their last twenty matches, Portugal have recorded fifteen wins, four losses, and one draw.

Live Standings

As always, UEFA Nations League A Group Stage's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Croatia are 2nd with eight points from their six games, while Portugal hold 1st place with fourteen points after six matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Croatia and Portugal in real time. You can watch the goals by Joao Felix and Josko Gvardiol 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 - Portugal are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.