Croatia 1-0 Poland

Current streaks

Recent form

Croatia

Croatia's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, netting 9 goals in these games, averaging 1.5 goals per match. However, their defense has been equally porous, conceding the same number of goals. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, managing only one in this period. Their most recent outing resulted in a narrow 2-1 loss to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League, while their most convincing victory came in a friendly against North Macedonia (3-0). The team's ability to score and concede in equal measure is reflected in their goal difference of zero and the fact that both teams scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting exciting, attack-minded football but potential defensive vulnerabilities.

Poland

Poland's recent form shows a mix of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, averaging 1.83 goals per game and netting 11 goals in total. However, their defense has been somewhat porous, conceding 10 goals (1.67 per game) and failing to keep a clean sheet in these matches. The games have been high-scoring affairs, with an impressive 83% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in all six encounters. Their most recent victory against Scotland (3-2) in the UEFA Nations League was particularly noteworthy for its goal tally. Poland's form improved towards the end of this stretch, winning their last two matches after a challenging European Championship campaign where they suffered back-to-back losses against the Netherlands and Austria.

Recent home/away form

Croatia

Croatia's recent home form shows a mixed but generally positive trend, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss in their last 6 matches. They've been particularly strong defensively, keeping 3 clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game. Offensively, Croatia has been potent, scoring 12 goals in 6 games, with a notable high-scoring match against Latvia (5-0) in the Euros Qualifiers. Their goal difference of +8 is impressive, and they've managed to score in 5 out of 6 games. The team has shown consistency in results, avoiding consecutive losses, though their most recent two matches ended in draws. Interestingly, the games have been evenly split between high-scoring (over 2.5 goals) and low-scoring (under 2.5 goals) affairs, indicating variability in their match outcomes.

Poland

Poland's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. Interestingly, their goal difference is perfectly balanced at zero, having scored and conceded 8 goals each, averaging 1.33 goals per game in both directions. The team has shown defensive resilience at times, keeping two clean sheets, but has also been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly the 3-2 loss to Moldova and the 3-2 win against Scotland. There's no clear streak of wins or losses, indicating inconsistent form. However, Poland has managed to avoid defeat in their last three away games, suggesting a potential upturn in their away performances. The majority of their recent away matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, pointing to a generally tight and competitive nature in their games on the road.