Czech Republic vs Croatia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Sep 2026
Czech Republic vs Croatia Predictions
Czech Republic and Croatia should be able to score at least three goals. For this reason, we’re betting on the Total Goals market and selecting Over 2.5 at -125 which will give us a nice payout if the selection wins.
We analyse several betting angles in our Czech Republic vs Croatia betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Czech Republic vs Croatia Preview
Czech Republic welcome Croatia to Fortuna Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 26 September.
Czech Republic lost their last game, being beaten 3-0 in the World Cup by Mexico at Estadio Banorte. Santi Denia's team enjoyed 52% possession and one shot on target.
Croatia lost in their previous game. Portugal won 2-1 at BMO Field in the World Cup. The Chequered Ones had 40% of possession and six shots on goal, with Ivan Perisic finding the net.
H2H: Goalless Draw in Most Recent Head-to-Head
Croatia have not lost to Czech Republic in the past three meetings, with their last encounter finishing in a 0-0 Europe World Cup Qualification draw at Fortuna Arena. The past 3 H2H matches have involved two draws and one Croatia win.
| Nations League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Croatia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Czech Republic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
Czech Republic have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Locomotive have averaged 47.1% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 3.7 corners.
Top scorer Ladislav Krejci has found the net 3 times, with Tomas Soucek and Adam Karabec getting 2 apiece. Tomas Chory is top assists maker with 3, while goalies Matej Kovar and Jindrich Stanek have kept 3 clean sheets between them.
Croatia have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.0 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Slaven Bilic's men have averaged 60.3% possession, 7.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.
Ivan Perisic and Nikola Vlasic have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Petar Musa on 2. Josip Stanisic has had 3 assists, with Dominik Livakovic and Dominik Kotarski notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals at an appealing price of -125 based on the available stats. It’s anticipated that at least three goals will be notched in this Nations League encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
The Nations League injury and suspension data can be utilised to provide expert football betting tips. You can also identify that a stats-led approach is adopted by considering the most important stats.
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you’re anticipating plenty of goals, you can secure a larger price by wagering Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors requiring at least four to be scored by the full-time whistle in order to bag a return.
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Correct Score Prediction
1
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2
Croatia
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Croatia to win 2-1. The odds of +575 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Denis Višinský (Czech Republic) can be backed at +125 to finish with at least one shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Dion Beljo (Croatia) is available to be on the scoresheet at +190. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
Czech Republic have had over 4.5 corners in ten consecutive games, with Croatia conceding over 4.5 corners in the past five away matches. There are odds of -116 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think Czech Republic can cover the line.
Czech Republic
Croatia
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on three or more goals to be registered, Croatia to triumph accompanied by Denis Višinský (Czech Republic) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Czech Republic vs Croatia 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.
With the bookmakers affording them a 48% chance of winning, Croatia might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +108 when it comes to this Nations League encounter. Czech Republic are the underdogs at +225 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
A win for Croatia would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -133 that they overcome Czech Republic going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.
The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -149.
No matter what Nations League game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.
There’s the chance to back Franjo Ivanovic at +440 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Czech Republic Stats
Croatia Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.90 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 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
Czech Republic vs Croatia Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Czech Republic vs Croatia before making your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Nations League lineups and injury news right here.
Previous Czech Republic Lineups
Previous Croatia Lineups
Czech Republic Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Santi Denia
Croatia Player Stats & Squad
Nations League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Italy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 2 | Germany | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Serbia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 2 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Denmark | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 4 | Wales | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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