World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Czech Republic vs Croatia

Runners-up Czech Republic host Group L frontrunners Croatia in this World Cup qualifying meeting at Fortuna Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Thursday 9 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

BTTS Yes Looks the Value Bet

It stands to reason that Czech Republic and Croatia can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -116 for this outcome means a nice return if the bet lands.

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Croatia Won 5-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Czech Republic won last time out by a 2-0 World Cup qualifying scoreline. It was on their travels against Montenegro at Stadion Pod Goricom. Ivan Hasek's team recorded 52% possession and managed nine shots on target, while Lukas Cerv and Vaclav Cerny scored one goal apiece.

Croatia claimed a 4-0 World Cup qualifying home win over Montenegro at Stadion Maksimir in their previous game. The Chequered Ones racked up twelve shots on goal and boasted 66% possession, while Kristijan Jakic, Andrej Kramaric, Edvin Kuc (own goal) and Ivan Perisic found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 5-1 in favour of home side Croatia when they last played Czech Republic, with the clash taking place at Opus Arena.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Croatia	4	4	0	0	17	1	16	17:1	12
2	Czech Republic	5	4	0	1	11	6	5	11:6	12

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Czech Republic – Last 10 Competitive Games

Czech Republic have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. The Locomotive have averaged 53.3% possession and 6.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Top scorers Pavel Sulc and Patrik Schick have found the net 4 times, with Vaclav Cerny getting 2. Vaclav Cerny has the most assists with 3, while goalies Matej Kovar and Jindrich Stanek collectively have 5 clean sheets.

Croatia – Last 10 Competitive Games

Croatia have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.9 goals from 7.1 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts. Zlatko Dalic's men have averaged 53.4% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Andrej Kramaric on 7, Ivan Perisic with 4 and Ante Budimir 3. Ivan Perisic has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Dominik Livakovic has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Czech Republic vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Czech Republic vs Croatia fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Both sides look capable of scoring when it comes to this World Cup qualifying encounter, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -116.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest World Cup qualifying data.

Key Czech Republic vs Croatia stats:

BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Czech Republic games at home.
BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Czech Republic games at home.

BTTS Yes Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Published 21:08, 07 October 2025

Correct Score Prediction

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There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +500 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tomás Chory Under 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Tomás Chory (Czech Republic) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in five straight games. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can get odds of -143 for this Shots on Target wager.

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Andrej Kramaric to Score +250

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia) has scored in four straight matches. It’s worth a play on the +250 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -147

There’s been a corner average of 13.40 in the past five away matches involving Croatia, with over 8.5 corners occurring in the previous three Czech Republic home games. There are odds of -147 available when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we think the teams will cover the line.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Czech Republic

Total

10.20 6.30 3.90

Home

9.40 5.30 4.10

Away

9.50 5.70 3.80

Croatia

Total

11.20 5.70 5.50

Home

9.50 4.70 4.80

Away

11.20 6.10 5.10

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -116

Full-Time Result Draw +225

Total Corners Over 8.5 -147

If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take both teams to score, the match to be drawn combined with more than 8.5 corners to be taken.

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Czech Republic vs Croatia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

You can get betting odds of +138 for Croatia winning this World Cup qualifying clash and the bookies have Czech Republic available at +200. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +225.

If Croatia only draw with Czech Republic, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +104 if they’re able to land a victory.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Ante Budimir Favourite to Find the Net First

There is +210 available that Ante Budimir finds the net, while he is available at +450 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Ante Budimir (Croatia)

Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)

Vasil Kusej (Czech Republic)

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Player Shots On Target

Ante Budimir (Croatia)

Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)

Ivan Perisic (Croatia)

Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Czech Republic Stats

Croatia Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 4.30 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 51.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 57.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Czech Republic vs Croatia Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Czech Republic vs Croatia team news before placing your bets. Get the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the most recent injury news from us.