Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Stadion HNK Rijeka when Croatia take on England in a Nations League showdown, with the hosts aiming to bounce back from a heavy 4-1 loss to Spain. Luka Modric is set to return to the starting XI, while Atalanta midfielder Mario Pasalic is also pushing for a start. Croatia have won 67% of their last three home matches, although they have kept just one clean sheet across their last 10 games.
The Three Lions, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Czech Republic and continue their impressive recent run. Jude Bellingham and Eberechi Eze are both pushing for a starting berth, while Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon should keep his place after opening the scoring against the Czechs. England have won all five of their latest away matches, scoring an impressive 3.00 goals per game.
England’s outstanding away record and Croatia’s defensive vulnerability make England to Win our main betting tip, while Both Teams to Score is another attractive option, with BTTS landing in 80% of Croatia’s last 10 matches. Harry Kane to Score completes the shortlist as the Bayern Munich found the net against Czech Republic.
This Nations League match will be played on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Croatia vs England prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Croatia 1 - 2 England
Croatia vs England Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -154 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Harry Kane @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Harry Kane @ 350 Odds
- To be Booked: Josip Misic @ 210 Odds
- Asian Handicap: England -0.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Croatia +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: England to Win @ -350 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: England to Win/England to Win @ 160 Odds
- Clean Sheet: England - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferCroatia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllwlwwlwl | 1.50 |
| Home | lww | 2.00 |
| Away | wllwlwl | 1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.67 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.33 | 2.14 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 86% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.34 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.36 | 0.99 | 1.53 |
England Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwwwlwlw | 2.20 |
| Home | wdwll | 1.40 |
| Away | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.90 | 3.40 | 4.40 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.83 | 1.77 | 1.89 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.35 | 1.13 | 1.56 |
Croatia vs England Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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England (60%)
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