Last Updated on July 17, 2024 9:12 am by Gambyl Nation Editorial Team
We’re already on the eve of UEFA Euro 2021, and the participating teams are eager to make their debut and try to win their first matches to secure a place in the knockout stage. In this matchup, we have group D, Croatia, the Czech Republic, England, and Scotland.
The first match of group D is starred by England vs. Croatia, which is one of the most anticipated matches that we will see in the group stage. The two teams haven’t faced each other since the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The match will be played this Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Wembley, London, England.
How do England and Croatia arrive?
England comes to this Euro 2021 as the favorite. If we look at the final of the Champions League that has just ended, we realize that the protagonists were two teams that belong to the Premier League, showcasing the top-shelf level of football in England has returned.
The British come to this match with a perfect streak of 6 consecutive wins, having as victims’ teams such as Iceland, San Marino, Albania, Poland, Austria, and Romania. Their last defeat was against the Belgian team, in which they were defeated 2-0 in the League of Nations on November 15, 2020.
Their last match was the victory against Romania, in a friendly played at the Riverside Stadium. Marcus Rashford scored the winning goal at 68 minutes through a penalty in this match.
Next, you will enjoy the best moments of the last match played between England and Croatia:
For its part, one of the finalists of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Croatia, comes to this match with the confidence and desire to continue to show that what was demonstrated in Russia was no coincidence. Led by Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, and the recent Champions League champion with Chelsea, Mateo Kovacic seek to repeat the feat at Euro 2021.
Croatia comes from losing its last game against the Belgian team this Sunday, June 6, 2021, with a tight result of 1-0. The match was even from start to finish, but Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal for Belgium in the 38th minute.
The background between England vs. Croatia
The last 3 games:
England vs. Croatia
| England | VS | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wins | 1 |
| 3 | Goals | 3 |
Last Results
| 2 | 11/18/18 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10/12/18 | 0 |
| 1 | 07/11/18 | 2 |
Important game data
ü When is it? The game will be on Sunday, June 13, 2021
ü What time is it? The game starts at 9:00 hours ET
ü Where? Wembley Stadium in the city of London, England.
ü Where can I see it? ESPN, TUDN Radio, Sky, TSN, CTV.
Betting line for England vs. Croatia UEFA Euro 2021.
One of the most exciting matches of the first phase of UEFA Euro 2021 will undoubtedly be this England vs. Croatia. They will relive the 2018 World Cup semifinal in Russia when Croatia defeated England 2-1. Croatia has ups and downs in their last games, but the confidence that comes from knowing that in important competitions, they can go far and can help them easily advance to the next phase. While England comes as a favorite and, with a fully armored and very young team. That is why our winner token for this first group D match is for England.
- Projected Score: 2.22 – England 1.19 – Croatia
Predictions
- England: 54.3%
- Croatia: 26%
Draw: 19.7%
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