Croatia faces a huge task in the first match. The team of coach Trappatoni is the opponent in the first game and would like to make possible a good game. The Croats are well qualified with a good performance. Ireland is a bit overrated. Although they have a good striker with Keane but occupied Croatia in general better. Olic will not play, he's hurt. Nevertheless, I see the advantage here in Croatia
At first look, Croatia are favorites and could win this one with ease. But after viewing Ireland Rep.’s recent games, I realized beating this team is not a walk in the park. Ireland have been unbeaten in 14 matches in all competitions. They have a strong back line, which is instructed by an experienced Italian tactician’s Trapatoni. Thus, Croatian forwards must be at their best to find the breakthrough. Ireland will definitely approach the game very defensively and wait for counters. They are aiming for the valuable one point, so I think the game could end up scoreless.
Interesting match will be played on Municipal Stadium in Poznan, Republic of Ireland will play against Croatia. They are in group with Italy and Spain, no doubt, this duel can decide destiny of this two national teams in this group on this EURO 2012. Republic of Ireland players are very motivated to fight for a victory, by my opinion, they are not without chances in this duel. Croatia not have a good atmosphere in the team. Trapatoni is better coach than Slaven Bilic, Republic of Ireland to win. i expect open match from both side, it will to produce at least three goals.
Interesting match will be played on Municipal Stadium in Poznan, Republic of Ireland will play against Croatia. They are in group with Italy and Spain, no doubt, this duel can decide destiny of this two national teams in this group on this EURO 2012. Republic of Ireland players are very motivated to fight for a victory, by my opinion, they are not without chances in this duel. Croatia not have a good atmosphere in the team. Trapatoni is better coach than Slaven Bilic, Republic of Ireland to win.
With an Italian coach, Ireland are tough at the back. Only 5 out of their 12 qualifying games produced more than 2.5 goals while 7 out of 12 games for the Croatians produced more than 2.5 goals. All three friendlies played by Irish were under while two of the three friendlies played by the Croats went over the 2.5 mark. This match will be played after the Spain v Italy match, so both teams would know what is required of them and as both are underdogs in this group would want to make a winning start to have any chances of progression, therefore they will come out attacking and I believe both teams will score.
Both teams finished second in their qualifying groups before winning in the play offs to book their places at this Euro.Ireland are on a 14 match unbeaten streak. Ireland have a 1-2-0 record from their three friendlies while the Croatians have a 1-1-1 record from their three friendlies. Croatia reached the last eight last time at Euro 08 while this is the second appearance at the finals for the Irish. Ireland are ahead on the H2H count with 2 wins and 3 draws from six meetings.
1st game is most important. Looking at their numbers it is clear that Croatia scores more goals while games of Rep. Ireland usually finish under 2.5 (0:0 or 1:1 or 1:0, even against Andora it was only 2:0). By odds Croatia is closer to the win but Ireland didn't lost at least last 10 games. under is likely draw is likely.
1st game is most important. Looking at their numbers it is clear that Croatia scores more goals while games of Rep. Ireland usually finish under 2.5 (0:0 or 1:1 or 1:0, even against Andora it was only 2:0). By odds Croatia is closer to the win but Ireland didn't lost at least last 10 games. under is likely draw is likely.
1st game is most important. Looking at their numbers it is clear that Croatia scores more goals while games of Rep. Ireland usually finish under 2.5 (0:0 or 1:1 or 1:0, even against Andora it was only 2:0). By odds Croatia is closer to the win but Ireland didn't lost at least last 10 games. under is likely draw is likely.
Republic of Ireland has not so strong team by names but they has one compact unit that has excelent Italian coach and this combination take them into this EURO. They are team with long unbeaten run and this result is for respect. I see very good value on Ireland win odds because Croatia for sure not one of the best sides
Croatia would have to beat Republic of Ireland in this group stage as is the only team that they can stand a chance of beating in this early stage of Euro 2012 before playing with Spain and Italy that are quite clearly a much better level so ill take Croatia to beat Republic of Ireland.
According to bookies Croatian team is favourite here even the recent form of Ireland is very good. I don't expect very exciting match here but it could happen that Irish team make surprise. I will try with draw here and also I don't expect more than 2 goals here.
According to bookies Croatian team is favourite here even the recent form of Ireland is very good. I don't expect very exciting match here but it could happen that Irish team make surprise. I will try with draw here and also I don't expect more than 2 goals here.
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