Spain U19 vs Croatia Prediction 8 July 2026
🔊 The semi-finals of the European Championship for young talents will see two teams face off after contrasting journeys through the group stage. Spain cruised through, winning all three matches without conceding a single goal, and are widely regarded as the tournament favorites. Croatia, meanwhile, only secured their spot in the knockout rounds in the final group match, but a convincing win over Serbia has given them plenty of momentum heading into the semi-finals. Now, Croatia are set to test themselves against the tournament’s most prolific side.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official clash between these sides took place on 25 March 2026 and ended in a 4-0 victory. Here’s a look at the key stats from that encounter (Spain U19 were the home team):
- Possession: 63% vs 37%;
- Corners: 7 vs 2;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 7.
📊 Unlike most semi-final matchups, these sides have already crossed paths this year. Back in March 2026, they faced off in the elite round of European Championship qualifying, where Spain cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory. Miguel Llorente bagged a brace, with Alexis Siria and Dani Fernandez also getting on the scoresheet. That result hands Spain a clear psychological edge heading into this rematch.
Head-to-head statistics Spain U19 - Croatia
Spain U19 Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, with Spain U19 hosting Germany U19. The game ended in a commanding 4:0 victory.
Key match statistics (Spain U19 vs Germany U19):
- Possession: 50% vs 50%;
- Corners: 7 vs 1;
- Fouls committed: 19 vs 19;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Spain are enjoying a sensational tournament. Paco Gallardo’s side have swept through the group stage, winning all three matches by a combined score of 14-0. They opened with a commanding 7-0 rout of Wales, followed by a confident 3-0 victory over Denmark, and capped the group with a dominant 4-0 win against Germany. The defensive solidity has been particularly impressive-Spain have yet to concede a single goal.
Heading into the semi-finals, there are no injury concerns for Gallardo’s squad. All key players are available, with tournament top scorer Morante leading the line, supported by Kim Junyent and Sergio Esteban, who netted a brace in the win over Germany.
Match Results: Spain U19
Croatia U19 Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, facing Serbia U19 away from home. The match ended with a score of 3:0.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Croatia U19 vs Serbia U19):
- Possession: 49% vs 51%;
- Corners: 3 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 23 vs 21;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Croatia have booked their place in the semi-finals with a convincing win in the final group stage match. After suffering a 3-1 defeat to Ukraine and being held to a goalless draw by Italy, the team faced a must-win clash against Serbia-and delivered, sealing a 3-0 victory. The decisive third goal came from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.
Heading into the semi-finals, Croatia report no significant injury concerns. The team’s main hopes rest on midfielder Lovro Šelfi-who found the net against Serbia-Patris Čović, and goalkeeper Maroje Kostopeč, who will once again be called upon to withstand one of the tournament’s most potent attacks.
Match Results: Croatia U19
Editor's Pick
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 1;
- Home side wins - 1, Away wins - 0, Draws - 0.
- Spain U19 have won 14 of their last 15 matches.
- Spain U19 have claimed victory in 8 of their last 9 UEFA European Under-19 Championship fixtures.
- Spain U19 have won 6 of their last 7 home games.
Total Goals Prediction
Trends- Over 2.5 goals has landed in 6 of Spain U19’s last 7 European Championship matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 1;
- Both teams have scored - 0 times overall;
- On the home ground - 0 times.
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (10/75, 13.3%);
- Spain U19’s most common home result: 4-0 (1/1, 100%);
- Croatia U19’s most common away result: 4-0 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm suggests the top three outcomes:
2-0 - 13.94% (odds: 5.68)
3-0 - 13.18% (odds: 7.05)
4-0 - 11.77%
Editor's Pick
Spain come into the semi-final as clear favourites, having already underlined their superiority over Croatia with a commanding 4-0 win in their March head-to-head clash. Paco Gallardo’s current squad look even more dangerous going forward, netting an impressive 14 goals in just three group stage matches. Croatia have also shown they can create chances up front, scoring three times in their decisive showdown against Serbia. With Spain’s attacking firepower, Croatia’s confident display in the last round, and a spot in the final on the line, backing over 2.5 goals looks like the most intriguing bet here.No comments
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