Croatia U21 2-2 Ireland U21 in the U21 Friendly Games.

Croatia U21 won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 1.

Ireland U21 won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–L–D), scoring 4 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 3 times: Croatia U21 1 win, Ireland U21 1, 1 draw.