Croatia and Italy: A Statistical Breakdown

2002 FIFA World Cup: Croatia Emerges Victorious

The first meeting between Croatia and Italy at a major tournament occurred at the 2002 FIFA World Cup group stage, where Croatia emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

UEFA Euro 2024: Italy Triumphs in Tense Draw

At UEFA Euro 2024, Croatia and Italy faced off once again, this time ending in a 0-0 draw. Croatia dominated the possession and had more shots on target, but it was Italy who secured the win with a goal in the dying minutes of the match.

Match Statistics

Despite Croatia's superior expected goals (xG) and shots on target, Italy's goal conversion rate proved to be the decisive factor in their victory.

Head-to-Head Record

This was the third meeting between Croatia and Italy at a major tournament, with each team having won one match and the other ending in a draw.