Friendlies
🌍 Friendlies
World • Friendly International
Sat, 30 May 2026
Croatia U21

Croatia U21

1 - 1
Match Finished
Greece U21

Greece U21

Gradski stadion Ivan Kusek Apas Koprivnica

Team News & Facts

Croatia U21 Croatia U21

  • Current form: DWD
  • Played 3 home matches this season
  • Averaging 1.7 goals per home game
  • Kept 1 clean sheets at home

Greece U21 Greece U21

  • Current form: LD
  • Played 1 away matches this season
  • Averaging 1.0 goals per away game
Croatia U21

Croatia U21

Coach: Ivica Olić

Starting XI

1
T. Silic
14
M. Zivkovic
4
B. Mlacic
3
D. Prpic
2
S. Hrgovic
10
L. Zvonarek
7
A. Kavelj
17
R. Brajkovic
8
A. Jagusic
9
A. Segecic
19
B. Kardum

Substitutes

5 N. Bodetic
6 L. Vrbancic
11 D. Korac
12 A. Pavlesic
13 F. Mazar
15 M. Barzic
16 F. Kruselj
18 S. Lesjak
20 I. Canjuga
21 S. Davidovic
22 V. Caic
Greece U21

Greece U21

Coach: Giannis Taousianis

Starting XI

1
A. Tsompanidis
4
A. Kalogeropoulos
20
E. Nikolaou
5
C. Alexiou
2
A. Koutsogoulas
10
D. Kaloskamis
21
S. Pnevmonidis
6
I. Sarris
9
G. Koutsias
7
L. Smyrlis
8
K. Goumas

Substitutes

12 G. Karakasidis
13 T. Kakadiaris
3 K. Polykratis
I. Apostolakis
11 D. Rallis
22 D. Keramitsis
16 C. Almyras
K. Kostoulas
18 A. Bregou
17 I. Theodosoulakis
A. Papakanellos
19 D. Chatsidis
31 N. Vakouftsis

Croatia U21 vs Greece U21 — Match Preview Overview

This preview compiles the key context for Croatia U21 vs Greece U21 in the Friendlies: recent form, head-to-head, xG trends, injury news, probable lineups, and venue factors. Use it as a fast, structured read before kickoff on Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00.

How to Read This Preview

  • Form & Fixture Difficulty: Results are weighed by opponent strength and home/away split.
  • Head-to-Head: We emphasize meetings with similar coaches and tactical continuity.
  • xG Trends: Rolling indicators for chance creation and chance prevention.
  • Lineups & Roles: Role changes and absences can shift pressing/build-up patterns.
  • Venue Context: Travel, schedule congestion, rest days and pitch profile.

Key Angles for Croatia U21 vs Greece U21

Watch for tactical asymmetries, set-piece matchups, and transition spaces. Late team news can meaningfully alter expected chance quality; revisit close to kickoff if uncertainty is flagged in the Lineups or Injuries tabs.

Smart Research Habits

  • Cross-check 3/5/10 game samples to avoid small-sample noise.
  • Don’t double-count correlated signals (e.g., form and xG saying the same thing).
  • Track closing line movement for broad market sentiment.