Croatia and Albania set for Euro 2024 clash

Croatia eye recovery, Albania aim for upset

Croatia and Albania will lock horns in their second Euro 2024 Group B match at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, on Tuesday. Croatia suffered a demoralising 3-0 defeat by Spain in their opening game, while Albania scored the fastest goal in the history of the European Championship in their 1-1 draw with Slovenia.

Croatia will be keen to bounce back from their loss to Spain and will be confident of victory against Albania, who are ranked 66th in the FIFA World Rankings.

Albania, meanwhile, will be aiming to cause an upset and secure their first win at a major tournament. They will be buoyed by their fast start against Slovenia and will be hoping to make the most of Croatia's defensive frailties.

Key Stats

• Croatia have won just one of their past 10 matches when facing a nation for the first time (D5 L4), beating Faroe Islands 3-1 in June 2023.
• Albania have never beaten Croatia in four previous meetings (D1 L3).
• Croatia have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four matches against Albania.
• Albania have scored in each of their last three matches.
• Croatia have reached the knockout stages of the last two European Championships.