UEFA Euro 2024 Previews & TV Schedule: Game Day 6
The second round of fixtures of the group stage of the UEFA Euro 2024 will commence with three very interesting clashes to look for. In the first game, from Group B, Croatia will take on Albania. From Group A, the hosts Germany will take on Hungary. And, the other two teams in this group, Switzerland and Scotland will play in the third match of the day. So, here are the previews of all three games to be played on the Game Day 6 of the UEFA Euro 2024.
Group B: Croatia - Albania (June 19, 06:30 PM)
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony, Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
- Streaming: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV
- Venue: Hamburg
Croatia vs Albania Head-to-Head
This will be the first-ever competitive game between the two sides.
Croatia vs Albania Recent Meetings
These two teams never played against each other before.
Croatia Recent Form Guide (L, W, W, W, W)
- Spain 3-0 Croatia
- Portugal 1-2 Croatia
- Croatia 3-0 North Macedonia
- Egypt 2-4 Croatia
- Tunisia (4)0-0(5) Croatia
Croatia Team News
Zlatko Dalic will be looking to bring Gvardiol back in the central defence after the dismal performance on his backline against Spain. Also, Perisic is yet to return. Overall, it is likely that he will not make many changes in this game.
Croatia Predicted Lineup vs Albania: (4-3-3) Livakovic, Stanisic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Sucic, Kovacic; Majer, Budimir, Kramaric
Croatia Players to Watch vs Albania
The player to watch out for in this game will be Luka Modric. Apart from him, his partners in the midfield, Brozovic and Kovacic will play a key role in this game.
Albania Form Guide (L, W, W, L, L)
- Italy 2-1 Albania
- Albania 3-1 Azerbaijan
- Albania 3-0 Liechtenstein
- Sweden 1-0 Albania
- Albania 0-3 Chile
Albania Team News
Jasir Asani could be out of this game due to an injury. Arber Hoxha could replace him. Apart from that, there will not be many changes.
Albania Predicted Lineup vs Croatia: (4-2-3-1) Strakosha, Hysaj, Ajeti, Djimsiti, Mitaj; Asllani, Ramadani; Laci, Bajrami, Hoxha; Broja
Albania Players to Watch vs Croatia
Brentford goalkeeper Strakosha will have a busy day. So, he has to be on top of his game along with Armando Broja who needs to convert any chances he gets from his supply line.
Croatia vs Albania Prediction and Betting Odds
- Croatia: 1.47
- Draw: 4.35
- Albania: 7.90
Croatia was poor defensively in their last game against Spain. So, Albania will be looking to punish them for any defensive error they make. But, attacking-wise, Croatia looks like a strong unit. So, the prediction for this game will be Croatia 2-1 Albania.
Group A: Germany - Hungary (June 19, 09:30 PM)
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony, Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
- Streaming: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV
- Venue: Stuttgart
Germany vs Hungary Head-to-Head
- Matches: 37
- Germany Won: 13
- Drawn: 12
- Hungary Won: 12
Germany vs Hungary Recent Meetings
- Germany 0-1 Hungary (24/09/2022)
- Hungary 1-1 Germany (12/06/2022)
- Germany 2-2 Hungary (24/06/2021)
- Germany 2-0 Hungary (04/06/2016)
- Hungary 0-3 Germany (29/05/2010)
Germany Form Guide (W, W, D, W, W)
- Germany 5-1 Scotland
- Germany 2-1 Greece
- Germany 0-0 Ukraine
- Germany 2-1 Netherlands
- France 0-2 Germany
Germany Team News
Germany Predicted Lineup vs Hungary: (4-2-3-1) Neuer, Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz
Germany Players to Watch vs Hungary
In the last match, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala were the two main catalysts for the success of the Germans. In this game, along with these two, fans can keep an eye on Kai Havertz as well who will be looking to score once again after the penalty he scored in the last game.
Hungary Form Guide (L, W, L, W, W)
- Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
- Hungary 3-0 Israel
- Ireland 2-1 Hungary
- Hungary 2-0 Kosovo
- Hungary 1-0 Turkey
Hungary Team News
Loic Nego and Callum Styles both missed Hungary’s past game against Switzerland. So, any one of them could come back to the team for this game. So, yes, Hungary coach Rossi will be looking to create a strong starting XI against the mighty Germans.
Hungary Predicted Lineup vs Germany: (3-4-2-1) Gulacsi, Orban, Lang, Szalai; Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez; Sallai, Szoboszlai; Varga
Hungary Players to Watch vs Germany
Dominik Szoboszlai became the youngest male captain in the Euros when he started against Switzerland. He couldn’t make any impact in this game. But, if Hungary wants to get anything from this game, he needs to be in top form. So, he is surely the player to watch in this game.
Germany vs Hungary Prediction and Betting Odds
- Germany: 1.28
- Draw: 5.95
- Hungary: 11.50
Germany had a strong outing in their first game against Scotland. The same could be expected against Hungary. So, the prediction for this game will be Germany 3-0 Hungary.
Group A: Scotland - Switzerland (June 20, 12:30 AM)
- TV Channel: Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony, Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
- Streaming: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV
- Venue: Cologne
Scotland vs Switzerland Head-to-Head
- Matches: 16
- Scotland Won: 8
- Drawn: 3
- Switzerland Won: 5
Scotland vs Switzerland Recent Meetings
- Scotland 1-3 Switzerland (01/03/2006)
- Scotland 1-0 Switzerland (18/06/1996)
- Scotland 1-1 Switzerland (08/09/1993)
- Switzerland 3-1 Scotland (09/09/1992)
- Switzerland 2-2 Scotland (11/09/1991)
Scotland Form Guide (L, D, W, L, L)
- Germany 5-1 Scotland
- Scotland 2-2 Finland
- Gibraltar 0-2 Scotland
- Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland
- Netherlands 4-0 Scotland
Scotland Team News
Hanley or McKenna will start as Porteous will be suspended for this game after his red card. Apart from that, the Scottish manager will not be changing much as he would expect to see a performance from his team.
Scotland Predicted Lineup vs Switzerland: (3-4-2-1) Gunn, Hendry, Hanley, Tierney; Ralston, Gilmour, McTominay, Robertson; McGinn, Christie; Shankland
Scotland Players to Watch vs Switzerland
After a disappointing performance, McTominay will look to perform better. Also, McGinn and Shankland have to step up if Scotland wants to stay in the competition.
Switzerland Form Guide (W, D, W, W, D)
- Hungary 1-3 Switzerland
- Switzerland 1-1 Austria
- Switzerland 4-0 Estonia
- Ireland 0-1 Switzerland
- Denmark 0-0 Switzerland
Switzerland Team News
Murat Yakin will have doubts over the fitness of Steven Zuber. Embolo scored in the last game but he will once again start from the bench. It is expected that Yakin will not change a lot in this game.
Switzerland Predicted Lineup vs Scotland: (3-4-2-1) Sommer, Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Vargas, Ndoye; Duah
Switzerland Players to Watch vs Scotland
Sommer, Akanji, Xhaka and Freuler all played their part in Switzerland’s 3-1 win against Hungary. So, they will also play a key role in this game for the Swiss as well.
Scotland vs Switzerland Prediction and Betting Odds
- Scotland: 4.45
- Draw: 3.65
- Switzerland: 1.86
The Scottish team will be looking to bounce back after their drubbing at the hands of the Germans. On the other hand, the Swiss team will be looking to keep their winning run going. So, the prediction for this game will be Scotland 1-2 Switzerland.