Croatia v Italy: Head-to-Head Record and Preview of Euro 2024 Clash
Head-to-Head Record
Croatia and Italy have a long history of meeting on the football pitch, with their first encounter dating back to 1940. Since then, the two sides have met a total of 15 times, with Italy holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record with 7 wins, compared to Croatia's 4. Four matches have ended in draws.
In terms of goals scored, Italy has also been more prolific, netting 21 goals compared to Croatia's 14.
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Italy's biggest victory against Croatia came in a friendly match in 1961, when they won 5-0. Croatia's biggest win over Italy came in a UEFA Nations League match in 2018, when they won 3-1.
Croatia's heaviest defeat against Italy came in a 1940 friendly match, when they lost 4-0. Italy's heaviest defeat against Croatia came in a 2011 friendly match, when they lost 2-0.
Preview of Euro 2024 Clash
Croatia and Italy will meet again in Euro 2024, with both sides hoping to avoid an early exit from the tournament. Croatia is the defending champion, while Italy is a former winner of the competition.
The match is scheduled to be played on June 24, 2024, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
Conclusion
Croatia and Italy have a long and storied history of meeting on the football pitch. The two sides have met 15 times, with Italy holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record. When they meet again in Euro 2024, it is sure to be a closely contested match between two of the most talented teams in the world.
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