Croatia vs France live stream: How to watch Nations League fixture online and on TV tonight

All you need to know ahead of the match

Karl Matchett
Wednesday 14 October 2020 16:01 BST
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Griezmann and Mbappe for France
Griezmann and Mbappe for France (AFP via Getty Images)

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Reigning world champions France head to Croatia for their latest Nations League fixture on Wednesday night, a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final.

Following a 0-0 draw with Portugal at the weekend, France sit in second place in League A, Group 3, with seven points from three games.

Croatia secured a late 2-1 win over Sweden at the same time to sit in third place at the halfway stage, but they are four points behind the top two.

France beat Croatia 4-2 in the September international break in Saint-Denis - the same scoreline by which they beat the same team in Russia two years ago.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game.

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When is the match?

The game kicks off at 7:45pm BST on Wednesday, 14 October at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Red Button. Subscribers can watch via the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

What is the team news?

Ante Rebic and Sime Vrsaljko are injury absentees for the home side, while Marcelo Brozovic is suspended. Mario Pasalic is his likely replacement.

France may opt to make changes for their third game during this international break, with the likes of Anthony Martial, Eduardo Camavinga and Lucas Digne options to come into the line-up.

Predicted line-ups

CRO: Livakovic; Jedvaj, Lovren, Vida, Barisic; Kovacic, Vlasic, Modric, Pasalic; Petkovic, Kramaric.

FRA: Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Lenglet, Digne; Kante, Pogba, Camavinga; Griezmann, Giroud, Mbappe.

Odds

CRO - 11/4

Draw - 5/2

FRA - 19/17

Prediction

It might not be another 4-2 victory but France will feel positive about their chances of remaining unbeaten, while Croatia struggle for balance between their midfield talents and lack of a potent attack. Croatia 1-2 France.

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