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June 23 2023, 14:13 · Alex Lawes

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

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

When is Spain vs Croatia on and what time does it start? Spain vs Croatia will take place on Saturday 24th June, 2023 – 19:45 (UK)

Where is Spain vs Croatia taking place? Spain vs Croatia will take place at Superbet Arena-Giulești in Bucharest, Romania

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

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

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

THE KEY STATS

  • This is the ninth U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament meeting between these two nations, with Spain claiming six wins to Croatia’s one in the previous eight encounters.
  • Spain have reached at least the semi-finals at five of the last six U21 EURO final tournaments.
  • Spain have qualified from their group in each of their last five U21 EURO final tournament appearances.
  • Spain have lost only one of their last 17 U21 EURO final tournament group matches (W14 D2).
  • Spain have kept 12 clean sheets in their last 15 U21 EURO final tournament group matches.
  • Spain have lost only one of their last 28 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W25 D2).
  • Croatia have won only one of their previous 14 U21 EURO final tournament matches (D3 L10).
  • Croatia have not kept a clean sheet in their last 12 U21 EURO final tournament matches.

THE PREDICTION

Despite losing their manager, Luis de la Fuente, just a few months ago, Spain remain one of the favourites for this competition and began the group stages with an impressive result and performance against co-hosts, Romania. Goals from Alex Baena, Juan Miranda and Sergio Gomez provided a 3-0 win. On the other hand, Croatia, who have punched above their weight for the last 25 years, fell to a 2-0 defeat against Ukraine and will view defeat here as fatal for their chances. Spain should win quite comfortably.

BETTING TIP: SPAIN TO WIN