Italy National Football Team Record Against Croatia

Head-to-Head Records

Italy and Croatia have met a total of 12 times in international friendly and competitive matches, with Italy holding a slight advantage with 5 wins compared to Croatia's 4 wins. There have been 3 draws between the two teams.

Notable Matches

One of the most memorable matches between Italy and Croatia was the 2008 European Championship quarter-final, which Croatia won 2-1 after extra time. Luka Modrić scored the winning goal for Croatia, sending them to the semi-finals.

In the 2012 European Championship, Italy defeated Croatia 2-0 in the first knockout round. Mario Balotelli scored both goals for Italy, helping them advance to the quarter-finals.

Recent Form

In recent years, Italy and Croatia have both maintained strong football records. Italy won the 2020 European Championship and qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Croatia finished second in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup as well.

Conclusion

The rivalry between Italy and Croatia has produced some exciting and memorable matches over the years. With both teams performing well in recent years, it is sure to continue to be a fiercely contested rivalry in the years to come.