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World Cup 2018 runners-up Croatia take on UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying Group E rival Wales on Saturday night in Osijek. Group E is made up of five teams with four of those squads all gridlocked on three points apiece. 

Croatia have already played twice in Group F while Wales have played just once so far. The Croatians need to claim victory to keep pace in the group with Hungary, Slovakia, and Wales. A loss would damage their chances of qualification to next summer's Euro 2020 event.

Wales eked past Slovakia in their first game of qualifying, 1-0. Manager Ryan Giggs now needs his Dragons to play well away from home and claim another big three points. 

Croatia v Wales Betting Odds

Croatia's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign got off to a great start with a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijan at home. The Croatians suffered a reversal of fortunes on matchday 2, however, as they lost to Hungary 2-1.

Manager Zlatko Dalic's team has not kicked on from their World Cup finish. Croatia have posted a record of 3W-2D-3L post-World Cup.

Wales kicked off qualifying with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia. Daniel James scored their only goal as they sealed a clean sheet victory. Although Wales missed out on the 2018 World Cup, they did perform well in the Nations League B Group 4 finishing second. 

World Cup runners up, Croatia are the favourites to win with best price odds of 8/13. Wales can be backed at a tempting 21/4.

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Croatia v Wales Team News

Giggs will be without one of his most experienced players on Saturday night as midfielder Aaron Ramey will miss out with a hamstring injury. Ramsey missed the final month of Arsenal's season due to the injury and is still sidelined.

Newcastle defender Paul Dummett was also left out of the squad while four uncapped players were included in the Welsh squad. Ben Williams, Joe Rodon, Dylan Levitt, and Kiefer Moore have all been included as part of the squad for the first time.

Croatia will be without key players Ante Rebic and Ivan Rakitic as they recover from injury.

Croatia v Wales Betting Tips

Gareth Bale to score anytime @7/2 - BET NOW

With Ramsey sidelined with an injury and several young players in the squad, Gareth Bale needs to step up for Wales away from home. Bale had an awful season at Real Madrid but now has the chance to rebound from it with the national team. 

Croatia to win and both teams to score @ 10/3 - BET NOW

Croatia and Wales have played four times dating back to 2002. The Croatians have not lost to Wales in their four meetings with three games ending in victory. Their last game in 2013 ended in a 2-1 victory.

Croatia v Wales Predictions

Over 2.5 goals @ 5/4 - BET NOW

The last time Croatia and Wales met in 2013, the two national sides scored over 2.5 goals. Both have plenty of goalscorers in the side and another match with over 2.5 goals could be on the cards.

Croatia have allowed their opponents to score in each of their last five matches. All five had also seen over 2.5 goals scored.

Wales' matches have been far more low scoring. Yet, with the talent on the pitch, expect goals to be scored on Saturday night in Osijek.

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