Euro 2016 Group D Preview and Predictions for Croatia

With Group D possibly representing one of the most exciting and entertaining spectacles among the upcoming Euro 2016 proceedings this summer, we’ve decided to take a closer look at what this potential ‘group of death’ really has to offer, continuing with Croatia and everything Ante Cacic’s determined outfit can expect to achieve at the highly anticipated competition…

 

Chances of success:

Well, whilst Croatia ultimately failed to make much of a mark among the 2014 World Cup in Brazil under the ambitious management style of former player Niko Kovac, there is absolutely no reason to suggest that this team don’t have what it takes to impress at Euro 2016 this upcoming summer.

Safe passage from the ever testing group-stages therefore remains more than possible for the Croatians at Euro 2016, for although each of Spain, Turkey and the Czech Republic will likely prove somewhat troublesome in the cold light of day, Ante Cacic’s current side should nonetheless possess all the necessary fire power to see them through this summer.

 

Ones to watch:

With the likes of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Mario Mandzukic and Ivan Perisic all looking to impress for their nation at the approaching international tournament, Croatia’s first team squad seemingly includes some of the most formidable names across the entire spectrum of European football right in the here and now.

As Real Madrid’s rapidly emerging star, in the shape of Mateo Kovacic, has nonetheless developed his overall game in leaps and bounds since first bursting onto the scene not so long ago, perhaps this young Croatian will ultimately provide football fans far and wide with a truly exciting prospect to watch at Euro 2016.

 

From the dug-out:

Whilst the 62-year-old Zagreb-born tactician has admittedly just established himself as the new recognised leader of the Croatian national side, Ante Cacic could potentially serve to impress with his team at this summer’s upcoming competition.

The long-term coach, who has been plying his trade upon the Eastern European managerial scene since the mid-1980’s, comes with a wealth of experience that shouldn’t be looked down upon with any relevant stretch of the imagination, and does in-fact watch over one of the most subtly enticing units soon to be on offer at Euro 2016.

Ante Cacic therefore has every reason to remain ambitious ahead of the approaching international tournament due to be held in France, with his current Croatia outfit seemingly boasting more than enough reason for confidence with all things fairly considered.

 

Croatia’s Euro 2016 predictions:

Although the task of seeing off each of Spain, Turkey and the Czech Republic just to even make it out of Group D may seem like somewhat of an implausible mission on first impressions alone, Croatia certainly have enough quality on board to make it out of the troublesome group-stage rounds, and possibly even onto bigger and better things when push invariably turns to shove at this summer’s tournament.

Recent betting tips could therefore begin to shine Croatia in a particularly favourable light, for despite the wealth of alternate exciting options looking to try their hand at Euro 2016, this is a side that could indeed represent somewhat subtle contenders to potentially go all the way to the top…