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Croatia and Italy go head to head in Leipzig in Euro 2024 tonight in a huge match with both sides needing a result to qualify for the knockout stage.
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There have been seven goals scored in Croatia's two matches at Euro 2024 so far.
The Osasuna striker has scored in two of his last three starts for Croatia, and finished in the top five scorers in La Liga in the season just finished with 17 goals to his name.
With Croatia in need of a win and Italy needing at least a point to guarantee qualification, an attacking game full of chances is expected, which could see the corner count rack up quickly.
Italy hold the advantage heading into their final group stage game of Euro 2024 knowing that they only need a draw to guarantee themselves a second place finish in the group and a slightly more favourable opponent in the Round of 16.
Luciano Spalletti's side kicked off their campaign in Germany with a 2-1 victory over Albania in Dortmund before falling to a 1-0 defeat to Spain in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday night.
The group's results so far has seen the Spaniards crowned as group winners with a match to spare with an unassailable three point lead of the group due to the head-to-head tie breaker, which is also the reason a point would be enough for a second place finish for the Italians even if Albania beat Spain tonight.
Italy may still have a chance of qualification even with defeat tonight, provided Albania don't beat Spain in the other game tonight, taking place simultaneously in Dusseldorf.
For Croatia though, they know only a win will do for the 2022 World Cup semi finalists having picked up only one point from their two matches so far.
Zlatko Dalic's side kicked off the campaign with a damning 3-0 defeat against Spain in Berlin before conceding a 95th minute equaliser against Albania in their second match in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Croatia's goal difference mean they now sit rock bottom of Group B, but will be will aware that a win tonight would secure a second placed finish, provided Albania don't also beat Spain, in which case the second place spot will be decided by goal difference.
Even if Croatia's Balkan neighbours pip them to second place, four points will more than likely be enough to secure a place in the Round of 16 as one of the best third place sides.
Interestingly, Croatia are unbeaten against Italy across eight matches against them since their independence in with three wins and five draws.
The last three matches between the nations have all ended in 1-1 draws, the most recent of which coming nine years ago in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Split in June 2015.
How to watch Croatia v Italy
- Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
- Date and time: Monday 24th May, 8pm
- How to watch: BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
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