Croatia vs Scotland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds
Scotland To Have No Joy
The betting prediction is to back Croatia at -227. We think that Scotland are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.
Match Preview & H2H
Croatia won over Poland at Opus Arena in their last game. The scoreline in this Nations League home clash was 1-0, with Croatia having six shots on target and 61% of possession.
Scotland lost their last match 2-1 on the road against Portugal in the Nations League. The Tartan Army had 38% possession and two shots on target, with Scott McTominay on the scoresheet at Estadio da Luz.
Croatia achieved a 3-1 victory against Scotland when the teams met at Hampden Park which was the most recent fixture between the pair.
Croatia – Last 10 Competitive Games4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 15.0 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. Croatia have had 59.9% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.
Andrej Kramaric is the top goalscorer with 3, Luka Modric has 2, with Ante Budimir and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Ante Budimir with 2, while goalie Dominik Livakovic has recorded 4 clean sheets.
Scotland – Last 10 Competitive GamesScotland have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 7.7 attempts, 2.2 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Steve Clarke's side average 47.3% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts.
Scott McTominay is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by John McGinn on 2, with Billy Gilmour and two others bagging 1. Kenny McLean and John McGinn have both had 2 assists, with Angus Gunn notching 1 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Croatia confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Josip Sutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, Mario Pasalic, Borna Sosa, Luka Sucic, Igor Matanovic, Andrej Kramaric.
Scotland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Craig Gordon (GK), Anthony Ralston, John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Andrew Robertson, Billy Gilmour, Kenny McLean, Ben Doak, Scott McTominay, Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes.
Expert Nations League Analysis
The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.
Key Croatia vs Scotland stats:
Croatia vs Scotland Prediction
We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and our tip is for the home side to win this Nations League encounter. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -227 makes plenty of appeal.
If you’re looking for more juice in the odds, check out the Asian Handicap betting options. You can back Croatia -1.5 at a tasty price.
Our Pick
Croatia To Win @ -227
Croatia vs Scotland Odds
With the bookies giving them a 69% probability of winning, Croatia might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -227 price of winning this Nations League clash. For those wanting to back Scotland, you will find +575 about this outsider.
The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.
Many customers enjoy placing a Nations League Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.
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Full Time Result
1
-227
X
+350
2
+575
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Half Time Result
1
-104
X
+143
2
+510
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Double Chance
1X
-1000
12
-526
X2
+163
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
-110
No
-128
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Draw No Bet
1
-625
2
+410
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1
-128
2 Hcp +1
+102
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
-103
Over 2.5
-125
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Total Corners
Under 8500
-102
Over 8500
-139
Team Stats
Latest Nations League and match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Croatia Betting Stats
Scotland Betting Stats
Full time Result
- 12 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 20 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 6 wins, 9 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.35 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.45 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 11 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 20 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 20 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 12 of the previous 20 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.31 corners awarded and 4.31 corners conceded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 5.89 corners awarded and 3.67 corners against in the last 9 home matches
- An average of 9.63 corners awarded in the last 16 matches
- An average of 9.56 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 5 of the last 16 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 home matches
Corners
- An average of 3.93 corners awarded and 4.43 corners conceded in the last 14 matches
- An average of 3 corners awarded and 5 corners against in the last 7 away matches
- An average of 8.36 corners awarded in the last 14 matches
- An average of 8 corners awarded in the last 7 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 7 of the last 14 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 3 of the last 7 away matches
Possession
- An average of 59% possession in the last 16 matches
- An average of 59% possession in the last 9 home matches
- Most possession in 14 of the last 16 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 9 home matches
Team News
It’s important to be as informed as possible, with the Croatia vs Scotland team news helping you find out who is available for the next game.
Croatia vs Scotland Lineups
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Scotland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Scotland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Substitutes
- 2Kristijan Jakic
- 5Martin Erlic
- 7Nikola Moro
- 8Marco Pasalic
- 11Ante Budimir
- 12Nediljko Labrovic
- 13Petar Sucic
- 16Martin Baturina
- 17Bruno Petkovic
- 18Mislav Orsic
- 20Marko Pjaca
- 23Ivica Ivusic
Scotland Substitutes
- 10Che Adams
- 12Jon McCracken
- 13Jack MacKenzie
- 14Andy Irving
- 15Ryan Porteous
- 16Liam Lindsay
- 18Lewis Morgan
- 19Kevin Nisbet
- 20Ryan Gauld
- 21Robby McCrorie
- 22Nicky Devlin
Previous Croatia Lineups
Previous Scotland Lineups
Predicted lineups and confirmed starting 11s form part of our Croatia vs Scotland lineups service and this includes the formations for each team.
Team Squads
Croatia Squad
Scotland Squad
Find out the squads on a team-by-team basis, with stats available for each player.
Tables & Standings
UEFA Nations League A Group 1
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Portugal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
2 | Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
3 | Poland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
4 | Scotland | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
The updated Nations League standings highlight the performance of each football team. See where the sides are ranked according to points earned so far.
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