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June 26 2023, 13:41 · Alex Lawes

Croatia vs Romania Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

Croatia vs Romania Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
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THE FACTS

When is Croatia vs Romania on and what time does it start? Croatia vs Romania will take place on Tuesday 27th June, 2023 – 19:45 (UK)

Where is Croatia vs Romania taking place? Croatia vs Romania will take place at Stadionul Steaua in Bucharest, Romania

Where can I get tickets for Croatia vs Romania? Ticket information for Croatia vs Romania can be found on each country’s national team website

What channel is Croatia vs Romania on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Croatia vs Romania

Where can I stream Croatia vs Romania in the UK? If Croatia vs Romania is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go

THE KEY STATS

  • Romania defeated Croatia 4-1 in the group stage at the 2019 finals in the only previous U21 meeting between these two nations.
  • Croatia have won only one of their previous 15 U21 EURO final tournament matches (D3 L11).
  • Croatia have lost their last four U21 EURO final tournament matches.
  • Croatia have not kept a clean sheet in their last 13 U21 EURO final tournament matches.
  • Romania have won only one of their last seven U21 EURO final tournament matches (D3 L3).
  • Romania have failed to score in their last three U21 EURO final tournament matches.

THE PREDICTION

Croatia have punched above their weight over the last decade or so as they compete at a high level with their first team but, for such a small nation, it will always be a challenge to maintain a strong production line. They have suffered two to nil defeats to start this UEFA Under-21 European Championship group stage campaign having already been eliminated, alongside their upcoming opponents, Romania. The co-hosts, under the management of Emil Sandoi, were hammered by Spain then conceded late on to neighbours Ukraine. These two sides are yet to score and under 2.5 goals is very likely.

BETTING TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS