FIFA World Cup · Saturday 16 June 2018 · Kaliningrad, Russia
NigeriaCroatia 2–0 Nigeria (16 Jun 2018): Result & Goals
Goals
- 32'
Oghenekaro Etebo o.g.Croatia - 71'Luka Modrić penCroatia
Pre-match prediction
56%26%18%
Croatia winDrawNigeria win
Based on Elo ratings (Croatia 1862, Nigeria 1688) and the outcomes of 7,917 past internationals with a similar rating gap. Statistics, not betting advice. Try the predictor →
Match facts
- This is the first recorded meeting between Croatia and Nigeria.
- Croatia won 2 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Nigeria won 1 of their last 5 matches before this game, scoring 3 goals.
- Elo ratings before kick-off: Croatia 1862, Nigeria 1688 — Croatia were favourites.
Croatia: last 5 matches
- 2–1 vs Senegal8 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Brazil3 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Mexico27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Peru23 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–0 vs Greece12 Nov 2017 · World Cup Qualification
Nigeria: last 5 matches
- 0–1 vs Czech Republic6 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–2 vs England2 Jun 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–1 vs DR Congo28 May 2018 · International Friendly
- 0–2 vs Serbia27 Mar 2018 · International Friendly
- 1–0 vs Poland23 Mar 2018 · International Friendly