Spain vs Croatia — Tips & Analysis

Spain -1.75: Spain are in outstanding form, and they win by clear margins. They have won 13 and tied 2 of their last 15 games, with 5 straight wins behind them. They have won by 2 or more goals in 8 of those 15. Spain score more than 2 goals a game and barely let anything in. Croatia have won 11 of their last 16, but the football behind that is not as strong as the results. They have been letting in fewer goals than their play deserves, and scoring more than their chances deserve too. Runs like that cool, and Spain are the worst side to face when they do. Croatia are also missing Martin Erlic, Josip Juranovic and Martin Baturina. Luka Modric and his midfield will spend long spells chasing Rodri and Fabian Ruiz. These two do not play quiet games either. The last 7 meetings averaged almost 4 goals in total, with a 5-3 and a 6-0 among them. Spain should control the ball, lead before the hour, and add a second once Croatia have to come out. A 2-0 Spain win is the most likely score, and this wants Spain to push past that. The catch is Croatia's stubbornness. They have lost by 2 or more only twice in their last 16 games, and Spain let in 2 goals against England three days ago. We still back Spain to win this well.