France vs Croatia - UEFA Nations League: Match Previews

When France hosts Croatia at the Stade de France on Monday night, the reigning world champions will be looking to climb out of last place in League A Group 1 of the UEFA Nations League.

Information

• Time and date: 19:45 UK, June 13, 2022

• Venue: Stade de France

Probable lineups

• France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Kimpembe; Clauss, Guendouzi, Tchouameni, T. Hernandez; Nkunku; Mbappe, Ben Yedder.

• Croatia: Livakovic; Stanisic, Vida, Caleta-Car, Juranovic; Modric, Kovacic; Vlasic, Pasalic, Orsic; Kramaric.

Team news

France news

• Mike Maignan is expected to play, but France will be without N'Golo Kante, who is out with an injury, and Lucas Hernandez, whose partner is expecting a child.

• Didier Deschamps employed a four-man backline in draws against Croatia and Austria earlier this month, but he may switch to a three-man defense in this match.

Croatia news

• Borna Sosa and Borna Barisic are both doubts after missing the 1-0 win over Denmark, with Josip Juranovic set to keep his left-back spot.

• Despite a clean sheet victory last time out, Domagoj Vida and Duje Caleta-Car may be recalled.

France vs Croatia predictions

With only two points from the first three games, France finds itself at the bottom of Group 1. Kylian Mbappe came off the bench to save Les Bleus against Austria, and his return is a bonus.

Croatia bounced back from their 3-0 loss to Austria with a draw against France and a win over Denmark. However, they have only won two of their last five games.

France has certainly deceived, and they'll be hoping to finish the June internationals on a high note. Croatia, on the other hand, may show up on Monday night.

Prediction: France 1-1 Croatia

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