Croatia vs Italy, Euro 2024: All-time head-to-head record ahead of ...

Italy, second with three points after its opening win over Albania, will be through to the last 16 as runner-up if it avoids defeat.

Italy, second with three points after its opening win over Albania, will be through to the last 16 as runner-up if it avoids defeat.

With wounds to dress and points to prove, Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in Monday’s decisive Group B match.

Italy’s chastening 1-0 defeat by a dominant Spain on Thursday and Croatia’s 2-2 draw with Albania after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser left both teams anxiously glancing at the table heading into their last game.

Italy, second with three points after its opening win over Albania, will be through to the last 16 as runner-up if it avoids defeat. It will be unable to progress, however, if it loses and Albania beats group winner Spain in the other Group B decider.

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Played: 9

Croatia: 3

Italy: 1

Draws: 5

(With inputs from Reuters)