Czech Republic will be eager to put their disappointing World Cup campaign behind them when they take on Croatia in their UEFA Nations League opener, having struggled defensively at the showpiece tournament. West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek misses out through injury, but Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick remains available to lead the line. The Czechs have been particularly productive at home, winning 50% of their last eight matches and scoring 2.13 goals per game, although they have conceded 1.25 on average.
Croatia, meanwhile, booked their place in the World Cup knockout stages before Portugal brought their campaign to an end. New boss Slaven Bilic has opted to rely on veteran Luka Modric once again, while Ivan Perisic, Martin Baturina, and Mateo Kovacic are expected to play key roles. Croatia have won 50% of their last six away matches and average 1.67 goals per game on the road, but they have also conceded 2.00.
Both teams have scored in 63% of the Czech Republic’s recent home games and a huge 83% of Croatia’s away matches. Therefore, we are tempted to bet on Both Teams to Score, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw (small stake).
This Nations League match will be played on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Czech Republic vs Croatia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Czech Republic 1 - 1 Croatia
Czech Republic vs Croatia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Igor Matanovic @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Igor Matanovic @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Lukas Cerv @ 225 Odds
- European Handicap: Croatia +1 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Croatia - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferCzech Republic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwddwwldl | 1.50 |
| Home | wwddwwdl | 1.88 |
| Away | ll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 2.13 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 63% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 13% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.49 | 1.56 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.22 | 1.27 |
Croatia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwllwlwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | wlww | 2.25 |
| Away | wwllwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.00 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.58 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 0.91 | 1.58 |
Czech Republic vs Croatia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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Croatia (25%)
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