Croatia vs England Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Oct 2026
Croatia vs England Predictions
We like the odds of -152 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. Croatia and England should be able to net at least once and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.
Read on for our full Croatia vs England betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Croatia take on England at Stadion Rujevica, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 3 October.
Croatia began their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 victory away to the Czech Republic. Their second outing ended in a 4-1 defeat on the road against world champions Spain, with Slaven Bilić's side managing just 36% possession and two shots on target. Luka Modrić scored Croatia's only goal.
England started their Nations League campaign with a 3-2 defeat against Spain at Wembley. The Three Lions responded by recording a comfortable 2-0 victory away to the Czech Republic, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane both on the scoresheet. England controlled 68% of possession and registered seven shots on target at Fortuna Arena in Prague, with the hosts reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute.
H2H: 4-2 Win for England in Pair’s Last Encounter
England came out on top in the most recent meeting, beating Croatia 4-2 at AT&T Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England have won each of the past three encounters between the nations.
| Nations League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  England |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 14:3 | 9 |
| 3 |  Croatia |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | -10 | 4:14 | 3 |
Croatia have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. The Chequered Ones have averaged 56.2% possession and 5.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Top scorer is Nikola Vlasic on 3 goals, while Ivan Perisic and Petar Musa have both racked up 2. Leading assistor is Ivan Perisic with 4, while goalkeepers Dominik Livakovic and Dominik Kotarski have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets.
England have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 15.3 attempts, 6.5 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. Thomas Tuchel's side average 55.3% possession, 506.5 passes, 5.2 corners in their favour and 4.2 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.
Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer with 8, Jude Bellingham has 7, with Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka getting 3. Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Jordan Pickford has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
Croatia confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, Franjo Ivanovic, Petar Sucic, Mateo Kovacic, Martin Baturina, Petar Musa.
England confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Elliot Anderson, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.
Main Match Prediction
The teams both look good to find the net when it comes to this Nations League showdown and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. We can land odds of -152 for this outcome and that’s an appealing price.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Nations League stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 60.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +650 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Harry Kane (England) has fired over 1.5 shots on goal in five of his past six games on the road. We recommend backing the +102 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager hopefully providing a return.
Bukayo Saka (England) has netted three goals in his past four games. It’s worth a gamble on the +260 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Croatia have been awarded an average of 7.80 corners in the past five home games, while England have yielded a corner average of 5.20 in their previous five away matches. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -147 that Croatia go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Yes on the Both Teams to Score market, Croatia with an Asian Handicap of +0.5 accompanied by Harry Kane (England) to finish with over 1.5 shots on target.
It’s now possible to place a bet builder on each individual football game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Croatia vs England Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back England at -152 to win this Nations League encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 60% chance that the Three Lions end up succeeding. Croatia are the outsiders at +370 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
Betting England -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -122 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Croatia means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -164 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Harry Kane can be backed to find the net anytime at -105, with +300 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Croatia Stats
England Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 away matches.
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Croatia vs England Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Croatia vs England, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Nations League along with up-to-date injury news.
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Substitutes
- 3Ivan Smolcic
- 6Josip Sutalo
- 9Andrej Kramaric
- 12Ivor Pandur
- 13Nikola Vlasic
- 15Mario Pasalic
- 18Kristijan Jakic
- 19Marco Pasalic
- 20Igor Matanovic
- 21Luka Sucic
- 22Josip Misic
- 23Dominik Kotarski
England Substitutes
- 2T. Alexander-Arnold
- 12Trevoh Chalobah
- 13James Trafford
- 14Rio Ngumoha
- 15Jarrad Branthwaite
- 16Myles Lewis-Skelly
- 17Morgan Rogers
- 18James Garner
- 19D. Calvert-Lewin
- 20Morgan Gibbs-White
- 21Eberechi Eze
- 23Jason Steele
Previous Croatia Lineups
Previous England Lineups
Croatia Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Slaven Bilic
England Player Stats & Squad
Nations League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 2 | Italy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 7 |
| 3 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 4 | Turkey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 2 | Greece | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 3 | Germany | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 4 | Serbia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:5 | 12 |
| 2 | England | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Croatia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:14 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:10 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Denmark | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Wales | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 3 |
| 4 | Norway | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:8 | 3 |
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