Czech Republic vs Croatia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2025
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.
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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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 |
8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 22 | 26:4 | 22 |
| 2 |  Czech Republic |
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 18:8 | 16 |
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 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.
Confirmed Lineups
Czech Republic confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matej Kovar (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Martin Vitik, Ladislav Krejci, Jaroslav Zeleny, Lukas Cerv, Tomas Soucek, Lukas Provod, Pavel Sulc, Vasil Kusej, Tomas Chory.
Croatia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Kristijan Jakic, Josip Sutalo, Duje Caleta-Car, Josko Gvardiol, Luka Modric, Petar Sucic, Mario Pasalic, Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Perisic, Ante Budimir.
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:
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.
If you think that BTTS Yes will happen but want to get a slightly bigger price, there’s the option to head to the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market and combine it with Over 2.5 Goals.
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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.
Player Prop Picks
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 (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
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
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.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
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.
At betting odds of +114, the bookies make Croatia probable winners and there’s a 47% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this World Cup qualifying encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Czech Republic are available at +230.
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 -118 if they’re able to land a victory.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -164.
You can find hundreds of markets for every World Cup qualifying match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.
There is +170 available that Ante Budimir finds the net, while he is available at +400 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
- Friendlies: 08/09 Czech Republic 1 Saudi Arabia1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 05/09 Montenegro 0 Czech Republic2
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 09/06 Croatia 5 Czech Republic1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 06/06 Czech Republic 2 Montenegro0
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 25/03 Gibraltar 0 Czech Republic4
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 08/09 Croatia 4 Montenegro0
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 05/09 Faroe Islands 0 Croatia1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 09/06 Croatia 5 Czech Republic1
- World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L: 06/06 Gibraltar 0 Croatia7
- UEFA Nations League A Championship Playoff: 23/03 France 7 Croatia4
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Czech Republic Stats
Croatia Stats
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
Czech Republic Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Czech Republic Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Czech Republic Substitutes
- 1Martin Jedlicka
- 2David Zima
- 3Vaclav Jemelka
- 4Michal Beran
- 8Michal Sadilek
- 10Matej Vydra
- 11Adam Karabec
- 13Ondrej Lingr
- 17David Jurasek
- 18Vaclav Cerny
- 21Alex Kral
- 23Lukas Hornicek
Croatia Substitutes
- 2Ivan Smolcic
- 3Marin Pongracic
- 7Lovro Majer
- 8Mateo Kovacic
- 12Dominik Kotarski
- 13Nikola Moro
- 16Martin Baturina
- 19Toni Fruk
- 20Franjo Ivanovic
- 21Marco Pasalic
- 22Luka Vuskovic
- 23Ivica Ivusic
Previous Czech Republic Lineups
Previous Croatia Lineups
Czech Republic Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ivan Hasek
Croatia Player Stats & Squad
World Cup qualifying Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Slovakia | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 3 | Northern Ireland | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Luxembourg | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1:13 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:2 | 14 |
| 2 | Kosovo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 4 | Sweden | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Denmark | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16:7 | 11 |
| 3 | Greece | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 4 | Belarus | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:17 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 3 | Iceland | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:11 | 7 |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 21:2 | 16 |
| 2 | Turkey | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 13 |
| 3 | Georgia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:15 | 3 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20:7 | 13 |
| 2 | Ireland | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 3 | Hungary | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 8 |
| 4 | Armenia | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3:19 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:4 | 20 |
| 2 | Poland | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Finland | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:14 | 10 |
| 4 | Malta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:19 | 5 |
| 5 | Lithuania | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6:15 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austria | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22:4 | 19 |
| 2 | Bosnia and H. | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17:7 | 17 |
| 3 | Romania | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Cyprus | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:11 | 8 |
| 5 | San Marino | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2:39 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Italy | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 21:12 | 18 |
| 3 | Israel | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19:20 | 12 |
| 4 | Estonia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:21 | 4 |
| 5 | Moldova | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5:32 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 29:7 | 18 |
| 2 | Wales | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 21:11 | 16 |
| 3 | North Macedonia | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:13 | 8 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0:31 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22:0 | 24 |
| 2 | Albania | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Serbia | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Latvia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:15 | 5 |
| 5 | Andorra | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3:16 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26:4 | 22 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18:8 | 16 |
| 3 | Faroe Islands | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 4 | Montenegro | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 5 | Gibraltar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3:28 | 0 |
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