After back-to-back losses last month, Croatia seek a return to winning ways on Saturday evening, as they visit Latvia in Euro 2024 qualifying.
The Croatians slipped up twice in October to lose their grip on automatic qualification, while their hosts finally claimed a first victory but remain adrift at the foot of Group D.
World Cup finalists in 2018 and bronze medallists in Qatar last year, a squad overseen by long-serving coach Zlatko Dalic are level on points with second-placed Wales having lost 2-1 in Cardiff last time out, but they have an inferior head-to-head record against Rob Page's men.
With Turkey six points clear at the top, Croatia are realistically hoping their Welsh rivals will slip up, but even if they cannot make it to Germany via the direct route they could still qualify by the back door.
Already assured of a playoff place due to their UEFA Nations League performance - the Kockasti were losing finalists last summer - if they lose in Latvia and Wales win against Armenia, that backup option will be their fate.
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