"Don't expect many goals in this match – that's how Croatians play in important matches," Denisov wrote. "Portugal won't press hard either – the opponent's level is strong enough to fear."
Portugal enter unbeaten in the group stage with 1 win and 2 draws, averaging 2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored twice. Croatia recorded 2 wins and 1 loss but have conceded 1.6 goals per game on average, signalling defensive vulnerability.
Betting odds price Portugal as 1.74 favourites with Croatia at 5.00, reflecting the group-stage form disparity.
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