Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in World Cup grp. A.
Team News
Croatia
Mexico
- Mario Mandzukic made a goalscoring return to the starting XI and should continue up front for the meeting with Mexico.
- Mateo Kovacic was dropped to the bench in favour of Sammir in midfield and could start as a sub once more.
- With no pressing injury worries, Niko Kovac may name an unchanged side for their must-win game.
- Mexico coach Miguel Herrera could name an unchanged side for the Group A encounter with Croatia.
- That will see Javier Hernandez forced to settle for a place on the bench again, though will be expected to make an impact as a sub in the second half.
- Mexico need only to avoid defeat to secure their place in the next round of the competition.
Kovac, why? Why did you start with Peltikosa while having Subasić on a bench?
@El_Duderino Changing a GK (who didn't even make a mistake to deserve it) before a major tournament is never a good thing.
Rakitic > Modric
Rebic should have started, great win by Mexico and good luck to them in the remainder of the competition. Greetings from Croatia
Mexico deserved this victory. Congrats.
Now shut up Modric, and keep dreaming. No one can score against Ochoa.
@DelJuve LOL
@Villa lol
@DelJuve What's that????
@DelJuve Except for based Perisic.
@DelJuve Robben can.
we want kovacic
4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3. Pranjic as holding midfield behind Modrić and Rakitić. Srna RB, Vrsaljko LB. A holding midfield was much needed. Well done Kovač.
@Ivannnnn Rakitić playing the holding role instead of Pranjić actually. In a 4-3-3.
Vamos Ochoa !!!!! Goalkeeper of tournament !
2:0
Croatia has more skillful lads so i'd love to see them progress
Hrvatska win.... i think kovacic make difference in the second half
Regardless of the result I like both team. It will be sad we lost one of them in the next round. It's very close but I favor Croatia.
Mexico 2-1 Croats OR Croatia 3-1 Mexico
Home support will be the key so i'll go with Mexico win by 2-1 or Croatia to destroy Mexico if they really want it that bad , depends on approach. Also Croatia has a awful keeper
@commandozap Mexico aren't at home...
@Villa They'll have a lot more supporters cheering for them.
Both teams deserve the qualification but I think mexico will do it
Croatia deserve the qualification
Croatia to win 2:1. Modric going to be 'Man of the Match'.
im afraid that will be draw...hope that im wrong..COME ON CROATIA!
Like if you support Croatia, dislike if you support Mexico. Thank you.
Croatia win 2:0