Football Result

Mario Pasalic 28'
Ante Budimir 30'
Franjo Ivanovic 60', 63'
Ivan Perisic 73'
Andrej Kramaric 77', 79'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
25.8%
25.7%
48.6%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
[legacy approach]
0.107
0.605
Game Stats
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
0
13
Shots
3
30
Possession
31.5%
68.5%
Fouls
9
10
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
1
12
Offsides
2
6
Saves
5
0
Team Formations
4-3-3
4-2-3-1


Location
Estadio Algarve, Almancil, Portugal
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Gibraltar
L L D D D
Croatia
L W D L D
H2H Record before the game
0
Gibraltar
0
Draws
1
Croatia
2025-06-07 | Game Summary

In a one-sided affair for the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA, Croatia convincingly defeated Gibraltar 7-0 at the Estádio Algarve, Almancil, Portugal. The match, played on June 6, 2025, saw Croatia dominate possession with 68.5% compared to Gibraltar's 31.5%. Croatia's relentless attack resulted in 30 total shots, with 13 finding the target, while Gibraltar only managed 3 shots, none of which were on target. The goals came from Mario Pasalic (28'), Ante Budimir (30'), Franjo Ivanovic (60', 63'), Ivan Perisic (73'), and Andrej Kramaric (77', 79').
Gibraltar's defense struggled to contain the Croatian attack, with their goalkeeper making 5 saves. Croatia's goalkeeper had little to do, registering no saves. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls (Gibraltar 9, Croatia 10), with Croatia receiving one yellow card. The AI's pre-game prediction of a Croatia win was accurate, and the model did not expect a balanced game, which proved correct.
Looking ahead, Gibraltar faces Faroe Islands on June 9, 2025. Gibraltar's recent form has been poor, with several losses and draws in both World Cup Qualifying and Nations League matches. They will need to improve their attacking output significantly to get a result against Faroe Islands, given their struggles in previous matches.
Croatia, on the other hand, will host Czech Republic on June 9, 2025. Croatia's recent form has been mixed, with wins, losses, and draws in the UEFA Nations League. However, this dominant win against Gibraltar will provide a confidence boost. Croatia will aim to carry this momentum into their match against Czech Republic, who they last faced in the 2021 Eurocup with 1-1 result.
Analyzing the game in relation to previous matches, Gibraltar has consistently struggled against stronger opposition, as seen in their previous loss to Czech Republic (0-4). Croatia's performance reflects their superior quality, similar to their 4-0 victory against Gibraltar in a 2015 friendly. The tactical formations were 4-3-3 for Gibraltar and 4-2-3-1 for Croatia.

2025-06-05 | Pre-game insights

On June 6th, 2025, Gibraltar will face Croatia in a FIFA World Cup Qualifying - UEFA match at the Estádio Algarve in Almancil, Portugal. According to AI predictions, Croatia is heavily favored to win with a 48.6% probability, compared to Gibraltar's 25.8%. The AI's assessment is based on team performance metrics, giving Croatia a rate of 0.605 versus Gibraltar's 0.107. Croatia's midfield, led by veteran Mateo Kovacic, will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. Young striker, Luka Sučić, is also expected to play a key role in Croatia's attack. Gibraltar, following a string of defeats, will be looking to upset the odds. Their recent form shows a struggle to score, highlighting the challenge they face against a strong Croatian side. A draw is considered less likely, with a 25.7% probability. The last game between these teams ended 4-0 in favor of Croatia.