Croatia - Portugal - 18 November 2024 UEFA Nations League - (1-1)

Croatia's Nikola Moro looks ok and returns to the pitch.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Nikola Moro.

Fabio Silva (Portugal) has received a yellow card from Davide Massa.

Davide Massa signals a free kick to Croatia in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Split.

Portugal will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Croatia.

Ante Budimir (Croatia) gets in a great strike – straight into the post! Ohhhh so close!

Croatia awarded a free kick in their own half.

At Stadion Poljud, Renato Veiga has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Free kick for Croatia in their own half.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

Davide Massa signals a throw-in for Croatia, close to Portugal's area.

Free kick for Croatia in the half of Portugal.

Croatia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Croatia needs to be cautious. Portugal have an attacking throw-in.

Croatia have a dangerous throw-in.

Roberto Martinez is making the team's fourth substitution at Stadion Poljud with Diogo Dalot replacing Nuno Mendes.

Throw-in for Portugal in their own half.

Croatia's Duje Caleta-Car gets in a shot on goal at Stadion Poljud. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Zlatko Dalic is making the team's fifth substitution at Stadion Poljud with Nikola Moro replacing Luka Modric.

Ante Budimir of Croatia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

In Split Croatia drive forward through Andrej Kramaric. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Throw-in for Portugal in the half of Croatia.

Throw-in high up the field for Portugal in Split.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

Attention is being given to Croatia’s Dominik Livakovic and play has been suspended briefly.

Portugal pushes forward through Nuno Mendes, whose finish on goal is saved.

Davide Massa awards Croatia a goal kick.

Portugal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Portugal to take a throw-in in Croatia territory.

Francisco Conceicao is replacing Otavio for Portugal at Stadion Poljud.

Fabio Silva is on a sub for Rafael Leao for Portugal.

Davide Massa signals a free kick to Portugal in their own half.

Free kick for Portugal in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Can Portugal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Croatia's half?

In Split a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Josko Gvardiol is on target to level the scores at 1-1. That's a fine assist from Kristijan Jakic.

Josko Gvardiol for the home team is judged to be offside.

Croatia make their fourth substitution with Ante Budimir replacing Igor Matanovic.

Tiago Djalo (Portugal) has replaced the possibly injured Tomas Araujo at Stadion Poljud.

Tomas Araujo is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Ball goes out of play for a Portugal goal kick.

The home team replace Ivan Perisic with Luka Sucic.

Davide Massa awards the away team a throw-in.

Davide Massa signals a free kick to Portugal in their own half.

Andrej Kramaric for Croatia drives towards goal at Stadion Poljud. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Ball safe as Portugal is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

The home team have replaced Borna Sosa with Kristijan Jakic. This is the second substitution made today by Zlatko Dalic.

Portugal have a goal kick.

Zlatko Dalic (Croatia) is making a first substitution, with Mario Pasalic replacing Mateo Kovacic.

Davide Massa blows to end the first-half.

Croatia have a goal kick.

Davide Massa awards Croatia a goal kick.

Portugal's Rafael Leao misses with an attempt on goal.

Portugal drive forward but Rafael Leao is judged offside.

Davide Massa signals a Portugal throw-in in Croatia's half.

Throw-in Portugal.

Goal kick for Croatia at Stadion Poljud.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

In Split Portugal drive forward through Joao Felix. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Corner awarded to Croatia.

Andrej Kramaric hits the post! Very nearly a goal there for Croatia!

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Igor Matanovic gets his shot on target but fails to score for Croatia.

Goal! Joao Felix gives Portugal a 0-1 lead. Vitinha with an assist there.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Split.

Portugal's Nelson Semedo gets his shot away but it misses the target.

In Split a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Can Portugal get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Croatia's half?

Davide Massa awards Croatia a goal kick.

Portugal have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Split.

Croatia drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Portugal are in shooting range from this free kick.

Goal kick for Croatia at Stadion Poljud.

Renato Veiga's header is off-target for Portugal.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Portugal's Rafael Leao gets in a shot on goal at Stadion Poljud. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Croatia in the half of Portugal.

Ball goes out of play for a Portugal goal kick.

Croatia's Martin Baturina breaks free at Stadion Poljud. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Croatia have been awarded a corner by Davide Massa.

Throw-in for Portugal at Stadion Poljud.

Free kick for Portugal in the half of Croatia.

Portugal's Joao Felix is on target but unsuccessful.

Croatia have a goal kick.

Davide Massa signals a Portugal throw-in in Croatia's half.

Davide Massa signals a free kick to Portugal.

Throw-in for Portugal close to the penalty box.

Corner awarded to Portugal.

Portugal to take a throw-in in Croatia territory.

Croatia awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ante Budimir has more yellow cards (2) than any other player at Croatia. Bruno Fernandes has collected 2 for Portugal.

Did you know that Portugal scores 42% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Croatia scores 1.67 goals when playing at home and Portugal scores 1.2 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in UEFA Nations League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Croatia and Portugal is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Croatia and Portugal is 3.6.

Croatia scores 1.4 goals in a match against Portugal and Portugal scores 2.2 goals against Croatia (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Croatia won 1, Portugal won 3, 1 draws.

Portugal have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Croatia (in all competitions).

Portugal's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Croatia's.

In UEFA Nations League, Portugal has better performance than Croatia.

When Portugal is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Croatia is down 0-1 home, they win 50% of their matches.

When Portugal leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When Croatia leads 1-0 at home, they win in 75% of their matches.

On their last meeting Portugal won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Portugal.

Croatia wins 30% of halftimes, Portugal wins 43%.

Croatia wins 1st half in 30% of their matches, Portugal in 43% of their matches.

Croatia have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Portugal haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Croatia have won 4 home matches in a row.

During the last 9 meetings, Croatia have won 1 times, there have been 2 draws while Portugal have won 6 times. The goal difference is 17-7 in favour of Portugal.