The Croatians risk missing the quarterfinals if they lose to the Portuguese.
On Monday, November 18, the Croatian national team will host the Portuguese team.in the match of the last 6th round of the group stage of the League of Nations of the 2024/25 season.
The match will take place at the Poljud stadium in the Croatian city of Split. The starting whistle will sound at 21:45 Kyiv time.
Portugal (13 points) advanced to the 1/4 finals of the League of Nations ahead of schedule, guaranteeing first place in Group A1.
Croatia (7 points) is in second place and risks not reaching the quarter-finals. If the “checkered ones” lose to the Portuguese, their fate will depend on the parallel match between Poland and Scotland, which have 4 points each.
If the Croatians lose and the Scots win, then second and third places will be determined by the overall goal difference, the number of goals scored, the number of wins, and the number of away wins (which will be in Scotland's favor). If Scotland takes second place, Croatia will play in the play-offs for the right to remain in the elite division.
See also: 2024/25 Nations League: all groups and tournament tables
Where to watch the Croatia vs. Portugal match
In Ukraine, the Croatia vs. Portugal match will be exclusively broadcast by the MEGOGO media service.
Bookmakers' predictions for the Croatia vs. Portugal match
Bookmakers consider the Portugal team to be the favorites of the upcoming match. Bets are accepted on the victory of Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. with a coefficient of 2.44. A draw – 3.50. A win for the Croatians – 3.25.