Group 1 pace setters to kick on at home
Denmark take on Croatia in Group 1 of League A on Friday evening in hoping to extend their lead at the summit of the group.
Austria and France are battling it out at the same time, with the reigning champions having got off to a slow start.
The Danes have won both games 2-1 so far and could put themselves in a very strong position if they can make it three from three.
It feels like Croatia are coming to the end of a cycle, but their midfield contingent is still incredibly strong, and capable of grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck in Copenhagen.
Background
Team news will give a much clearer picture as ever, and with the nations operating with large squads and rotating more than they would in a major tournament.
Mario Pasalic and Andrej Kramaric would strengthen the attacking a lot, compared to the one that started in the recent draw against Spain.
Croatia’s midfield is still excellent with Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic, however what Denmark do not have in individual quality, they make up with energy, commitment and desire, on home soil they will be very tough to beat.
The return of Christian Eriksen has given everyone a lift, and Denmark will sense the opportunity to take a commanding lead in the group.
At this stage in the calendar, and with the emotional attachment of home advantage in Copenhagen, it feels like Denmark have more of an advantage than they would have had in years gone by, and they have the talent to cause a lot of problems against an ageing backline.
Goals?
Croatia could take a more pragmatic approach, therefore unders could be on the cards, but once again - dependent on team news.
I will be leaning on the Asian Handicap in this one.
Denmark have scored in nine of ten.
Denmark have conceded in five of ten.
Denmark have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Denmark have seen over 2.5 goals in seven of ten.
Croatia have scored in nine of ten.
Croatia have conceded in six of ten.
Croatia have seen both teams score in five of ten.
Croatia have seen over 2.5 goals in six of ten.
There is a bit of value on Denmark here, Croatia are a national team on the decline where Denmark are in the complete opposition situation.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
1-0 Croatia.