Spain vs Croatia Prediction: 15/6/2024

Prepare for a thrilling encounter at Olympiastadion as Spain and Croatia face off in the Group B opener. La Furia Roja enters the match in excellent form, having dominated their recent warm-up games with convincing victories over Andorra (5-0) and Northern Ireland (5-1). However, defeating a team led by Luka Modric is a daunting task. Despite the absence of players like Lucas Vazquez, Marco Asensio, Marcos Llorente, Pau Cubarsi, and Aleix Garcia, coach Luis de la Fuente still has a formidable squad featuring Alvaro Morata, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal.

Croatia, under the guidance of Zlatko Dalic, pulled off an impressive 2-1 win against a strong Portugal side in their last friendly and are now eager to continue their giant-slaying run. With seasoned players such as Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, and Andrej Kramaric, Croatia poses a significant threat. Man City defender Josko Gvardiol, despite fatigue, is expected to start against Spain.

Given the experience and quality on both sides, a draw seems a likely outcome.

Prediction: 1-1.