Euro 2024 - Croatia vs Italy: Team News and Prediction
Italy will be hoping to confirm their spot in the round of 16 at Euro 2024 when they face Croatia on Monday evening.
A draw would likely seal that fate, while a win will be the Azzurri’s target against a Croatia side who threw away victory against Albania on Wednesday.
When is kick off?
Monday 24th June, 20:00 (BST)
Where is the match?
Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig (Germany)
Croatia vs Italy Team News
Midfielder Nikola Vlasic has been forced to leave the Croatian camp, owing to injury. Elsewhere, Zlatko Dalic could make a couple of changes to his starting XI in the hopes of a reaction from his team.
Italy’s only injury concern is Inter full-back Federico Dimarco, who is a doubt. Luciano Spalletti could make a number of changes to his side, with Matteo Darmian and Bryan Cristante brought in.
Croatia vs Italy Probable XIs
Croatia (4-3-3): Livakovic; Juranovic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Perisic; Modric, Sucic, Kovacic; Majer, Budimir, Kramaric
Italy (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Darmian, Bastoni, Calafiori, Cambiaso; Barella, Cristante; Chiesa, Pellegrini, Zaccagni; Scamacca
Croatia vs Italy Key Battle
Monday’s key battle in Leipzig could come between Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol and Atalanta striker Gianluca Scamacca, who is expected to lead the line for the Azzurri once more.
Gvardiol, who was deployed at left-back under Pep Guardiola last season, will play more centrally here, and along with Ajax’s Josip Sutalo, be tasked with keeping 6ft 3in Scamacca quiet.
Croatia vs Italy Score Prediction: Croatia 1-1 Italy
