Croatia vs Hungary Predictions and Betting Preview, 10 Oct 2019

Here's our Croatia vs Hungary Prediction analysis:

Croatia welcome Hungary at Stadion Poljud in this Euro qualifier. Will the world cup semifinalists continue their dominance on the European stage?

Match status: Euro 2020 Qualification - Group E
Kick-off: Thursday 10 Oct 2019, 07:45pm CET
 Venue: Stadion Poljud (Split)

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Croatia v Hungary Team News

Croatia are out to cement their top spot place in this group. They are an ambitious side with intent and will be looking to repeat their World Cup feat in the Euros, having being finalists in the tournament. They currently sit top of the group with 10 points from 5 games. Their only loss was, surprisingly, to Hungary and they will be out for revenge.

Coach Zlatko Dalić will have all the squad at his disposal with no notable injuries and he will be counting on their star man, Luka Modric, to play at his best. The Real Madrid talisman is on fire and was on the score sheet last weekend in a 4-1 routing of Granada at the Bernabeu. As captain, he will be looking to inspire his side to deliver the results. Croatia are formidable at home and haven’t lost a single game in this campaign winning both fixtures.

Hungary are a decent side. They sit third behind Slovakia but tied on points. Coach Marco Rossi definitely has his eyes set on a top-two finish, a difficult task given the quality of teams in this group. Any positive result in this clash will hugely bolster their chances. The side is showing real promise and play fearlessly with a fast-paced style catching teams unaware. They have drawn points from group favourites Croatia and Wales and could well be on their way to cause an upset. Forwards Mate Patkai and Willi Orban with a combined total of 4 goals in 5 matches, will be looking to leave a mark on this ambitious Croatian side.

Injured or Suspended Players:

Croatia: To Follow.

Hungary: To Follow.

Head-to-Head Record: Croatia v Hungary

Euro 2020 Qualifiers
Hungary 2-1 Croatia

2016 Friendly International
Hungary 1-1 Croatia

2008 Friendly International
Croatia 1-1 Hungary

2006 World Cup Qualifiers
Hungary 0-0 Croatia

Croatia v Hungary: Pre-Match Odds:

Croatia - 1.36
Draw - 5.50
Hungary - 9.40

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.
All odds are for Croatia vs Hungary Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Croatia vs Hungary Predictions

Although one point separates the sides, Croatia who will be backed by the home fans should deliver the points confidently. Despite their shock defeat to this Hungarian side, their counter-attack style of play complemented by fluid movements in the middle front will prove the difference. On their best, La Liga duo of Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric are arguably the world’s best midfielders and should they put in a stellar performance, Croatia will come out on top in this encounter. Besides, Croatia haven’t lost at home in a competitive fixture since 2016 and will be out to extend their impeccable record.