Croatia and Italy Set for Third Major Tournament Battle at Euro 2024

History of Croatia-Italy Matches

2002 FIFA World Cup: Croatia Triumphs 2-1

Croatia and Italy will face off at Euro 2024 in their third meeting at a major tournament, with all previous encounters taking place during the group stages. Their first clash was at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where Croatia emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

2012 UEFA European Championship: Italy Advances on Penalties

The two nations met again at Euro 2012, but this time it was Italy who prevailed. The match ended in a goalless draw after extra time, and Italy ultimately won 4-2 on penalties.

Preview of Euro 2024 Match

Statistical Analysis Favors Croatia

Ahead of their Euro 2024 clash, Croatia has outperformed Italy in several key statistical categories. In their previous meeting, Croatia held a higher expected goals (xG) and shots-on-target advantage, indicating they created more scoring opportunities.

Italy's Late Goal Clinches Knockout Berth

However, despite Croatia's statistical dominance, Italy secured their place in the knockout stages with a late goal in their final group-stage match. This goal serves as a reminder of Italy's resilience and their ability to capitalize on their opportunities.

Current Form and Match Details

Croatia Edges Italy in First Half

In their Euro 2024 encounter on June 24, 2024, Croatia and Italy played a tightly contested first half, with Croatia holding a slight edge in possession and shots. Neither team managed to find the back of the net, so the teams went into the break with the score locked at 0-0.

Live Match Details

The highly anticipated Croatia vs. Italy match will take place at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, on June 24, 2024, at 19:00 UTC. Stay tuned for live updates and match highlights to witness these two footballing giants clash for a spot in the next round.