7th Jun. FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Gibraltar VS Croatia Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) - Gibraltar VS Croatia
Match Time:07-06-2025 02:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Team Reviews
Gibraltar (Rank 198, 5th in Group L, 0 points)
Form: 0W-0D-2L; recent 3-1 loss vs. Montenegro, 4-0 loss vs. Czechia.
Strengths: Playing at a neutral venue (Faro, Portugal) due to stadium limitations, Gibraltar showed brief attacking spark with Dan Bent’s early goal vs. Montenegro. Young midfielder James Scanlon (Manchester United academy) adds potential.
Weaknesses: Winless in qualifiers, conceding 7 goals in 2 matches. One of Europe’s weakest teams, with no competitive wins since 2022. Lack depth and struggle against stronger sides.
Key Players: Scanlon, Lee Casciaro (veteran forward), Liam Walker (midfield).
Croatia (Rank 12, Unranked in Group L, 0 points)
Form: Yet to play qualifiers due to UEFA Nations League; lost 5-4 on aggregate to France in March 2025 quarter-finals. Recent friendly form: 2W-1D-2L.
Strengths: World Cup runners-up (2018) and bronze medalists (2022), led by Luka Modrić. Joško Gvardiol and Andrej Kramarić bolster a talented squad. Coach Zlatko Dalić emphasizes attacking play (4-2-3-1).
Weaknesses: Aging squad (Modrić, 39) and injuries (Nikola Vlašić out). Recent Nations League exit may dent confidence. No away competitive match since October 2024.
Key Players: Modrić, Gvardiol, Kramarić, Ivan Perišić.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Record: 1 match (2015 friendly); Croatia won 4-0. No competitive H2H.
Trends: Croatia’s dominance in the friendly reflects their superior quality. Gibraltar’s defensive struggles (7 goals conceded in 2 qualifiers) suggest Croatia will control possession and create chances.
Prediction: Gibraltar 0-5 Croatia
Gibraltar, winless and outclassed, face Croatia, who aim to start their Group L campaign strongly in Faro, Portugal (8:45 PM CET). Croatia needs a win to set the tone before facing Czechia. Croatia’s experience, depth, and attacking quality (Modrić, Kramarić) overwhelm Gibraltar’s limited squad. Gibraltar’s defensive block will struggle against Croatia’s relentless attack, likely leading to a high-scoring win. Croatia’s recent form and squad quality far surpass Gibraltar’s, who have conceded heavily in qualifiers. Social media sentiment (@CroatiaFooty, @bianconeri331) expects a 6-0 or 7-0 scoreline, but a 5-0 win aligns with Croatia’s attacking intent and Gibraltar’s defensive record.
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