Croatia v Albania Wednesday 15.00 CET

Game two for these sides and both are pointless at this stage.

Croatia were outclassed v Spain and lost 3-0. They should in fairness have faced 10 men during the 2nd half as Rodri should have been red carded for a clear goalscoring denying foul. The penalty was saved so no advantage at all. Overall recent for for them is 6 wins and 2 losses. Albania scored after 22 seconds of their game against Italy but then struggled for most of the game and lost 2-1. They seemed a bit overawed at times and never looked like they believed in themselves. Recent form now stands at 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses.

Team news:  Croatia will likely rotate after the Spain loss.  No injury worries for them. Albania have Jasir Asani as an injury problem.

Head-to-head statistics: No meetings.

Betting selection – Odds of 1.48 seem too short on Croatia. Albania have ability and should be able to keep this close. Take Albania +1.0/+1.5 at 1.73 or 8-11. We get paid on Albania win or draw. A 1 goal Croatia win is half win and half stakes returned.