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Match details
Tournament: UEFA Nations League
Venue: Stadion Poljud, Split
Date: Wednesday, 18th November 2020
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Preview
Croatia hosts Portugal in the final round of the UEFA Nations League group stage. Portugal’s title defence was ended by France in the last match. Meanwhile, Croatia’s loss in Sweden in the last match makes this a crucial tie for them to avoid relegation to Nations League B. Croatia and Sweden are level on points, H2H and goal difference with Croatia’s better scoring record keeping them ahead at the moment. They need to better or match Sweden’s result to stay in the top flight. Portugal are unbeaten in their last 5 matches against Croatia including a 4-1 win in the reverse fixture and have also scored in those 5 matches. Croatia are on a 3 match winless run and are without a clean sheet in their last 10 matches while also scoring in those 10 matches. Their last 9 matches have seen more than 2 goals and hence, we can expect a lot of goals and Dream11 points in the match.
Probable starting line-up
Croatia:
Dominik Livakovic (gk), Philip Uremovic, Marin Pongracic, Dejan Lovren, Borna Barisic, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric, Mario Pasalic, Josip Brekalo, Nikola Vlasic, Ivan Perisic.
Portugal:
Anthony Lopes (gk), Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias, Jose Fonte, Joao Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes, Danilo Pereira, Joao Moutinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Diogo Jota.
Fantasy breakdown
*All stats from UEFA Nations League (whoscored.com).
Croatia:
Nikola Vlasic (2.4 shots, 1.8 key passes, 2.4 tackles, and 36.6 passes) and Josip Brekalo (1 shot, 0.8 key passes, 0.6 interceptions, and 28.4 passes) have scored 2 and 1 goals respectively from 5 appearances each with the latter also assisting 2 goals. They are Croatia’s best sources for goal contributions and are must-have additions to the Dream11 team.
The full-backs, Philip Uremovic (1 key pass, 1 tackle, 1.3 interceptions, and 41 passes) and Borna Barisic (2.7 tackles, 1.7 interceptions, 1.3 clearances and 51passes) are very good sources for Dream11 points from the defence.
Portugal:
Cristiano Ronaldo (5.3 shots, 0.7 key passes, and 35.7 passes) and Joao Felix (2.8 shots, 0.4 key passes, 1.4 interceptions, 33.6 passes) are expected to lead the attack for the visitors. Ronaldo has scored 2 goals while Felix has scored and assisted 1 goal each. They are excellent sources for goal contributions and are must-have forwards for the Dream11 team.
Digo Jota (2.2 shots, 1.4 key passes, and 24 passes) and Bruno Fernandes (3 shots, 3.4 key passes, 2.6 tackles, 2 clearances, and 57.2 passes) have assisted 1 goal each with the former also being their leading goal scorer with 3 goals. They are very good sources for goal contributions and are valuable additions to the Dream11 team.
Their full-backs, Joao Cancelo (1.8 key passes, 1.6 tackles, 1.4 interceptions, 1 clearance, and 49 passes) and Raphael Guerreiro (1 shot, 2.2 key passes, 1.8 tackles, 1 clearance, and 72 passes) have assisted 1 goal each with the former also scoring once. They are excellent sources for Dream11 points from the defence.
Top picks
Must-Haves:
- Nikola Vlasic
- Josip Brekalo
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Bruno Fernandes
- Diogo Jota
- Joao Cancelo
- Raphael Guerreiro
Worth a Shot:
- Philip Uremovic
- Borna Barisic
- Mateo Kovacic
- Luka Modric
- Ivan Perisic
- Joao Felix
Captaincy options
- Cristiano Ronaldo: He has scored 2 goals in 3 matches while averaging 5.3 shots, 0.7 key passes and 35.7 passes per match. Even though he wasn’t able to score in their last 2 matches in Nations League, his recent form (9 goals and 2 assists in the last 9 matches for club and country) makes him the top captain pick for the Dream11 team.
- Bruno Fernandes: He is the creative force in the Portuguese midfield and has assisted 1 goal in 5 matches while averaging 3 shots, 3.4 key passes, 2.6 tackles, 2 clearances, and 57.2 passes per match. He has been in splendid form recently with 4 goals and 3 assists in his last 8 matches for club and country.
- Diogo Jota: He is the leading goal scorer for Portugal in the competition with 3 goals and also assisted 1 goal in 5 appearances (2 starts) while averaging 2.2 shots, 1.4 key passes, and 24 passes per match. He has scored 8 goals and also assisted once in his last 9 matches for club and country, making him a very good source for goal contributions.
Dream11 Team
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