Les Bleus travel to Split to face Croatia in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-final on Thursday, March 20 at 8:45 p.m. Probable lineups, key stats, predictions, channel, referee… Here’s everything you need to know about the match!
Les Bleus travel to Croatia to face Croatia in the first leg of the Nations League quarter-final, Thursday, March 20 at 8:45 p.m.
Having won the Nations League in the 2020-2021 edition, Didier Deschamps and his men are looking to prove that they are once again among the big favorites in the competition. In the quarter-finals, France takes on Croatia at Stadion Poljud.
Les Bleus had gotten off to a poor start to the campaign, with a heavy defeat against Italy (1-3). But they quickly recovered: 13 points taken in the next five matches, with two wins against Belgium (2-0, 2-1), a victory in Israel (4-1), a home draw against Israel (0-0), and a prestigious victory in Italy (3-1). As a result, France finished top of their group and secured their place in the quarter-finals.
Before the return leg scheduled for Sunday, Deschamps’ men will be looking to take a serious chance in the first leg. To do so, they will be counting on the excellent form of their attacking duo Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, who have been particularly decisive this season.
Croatia, on the other hand, had an inconsistent group stage, but ended up finishing second with two wins, two draws, and two losses, thus reaching the quarterfinals to face France.
It’s worth noting that in their last encounter, Croatia won 1-0 at the Stade de France.
Probable lineups, absentees, broadcast channel, schedule… Find out everything you need to know about this match!
🏟 In which stadium will the match be played: Stadion Poljud
⏰ On the day of the match: Thursday, March 20 at 8:45 p.m.
📢 The match referee: Espen Eskås
📺 On which channel: TF1
Probable lineups :
Croatia (4-2-3-1) : Livaković – Stanišić, Šutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol – Kovačić, Modrić – Kramarić, Baturina, Perišić – Budimir
France (4-3-3) : Maignan – Koundé, Saliba, Konaté, Digne – Guendouzi, Tchouaméni, Rabiot – Kolo Muani, Dembélé, Mbappé
Main absentees :
Croatia : None
France : N’Golo Kanté, Kingsley Coman (injured)
👤 Croatia coach: Zlatko Dalić
👤 France coach: Didier Deschamps
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You can also find more information about the teams and squads in our detailed information sheets: Croatia and France
What time and on which channel will the match be broadcast live?
The Croatia-France match will be broadcast live on Thursday, March 20 at 8:45 p.m. on TF1.
What channel will the match be on, at what time, and in which stadium? Detailed statistics, probable lineups, injured and suspended players, predictions and odds, the referee…