Spain will look to retain top position in Group 3 when they face Croatia at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in the Nations League round 2. The world champions are riding an eight-game winning run in all competitions after coming from behind to beat England 3-2 in their Nations League opener. Alex Baena is pushing for a start after scoring from the bench against England, while Mikel Oyarzabal could also be rewarded after netting the winner at Wembley Stadium. Pedri is another option for changes, but all eyes will be on Lamine Yamal, who remains one of Spain’s biggest attacking threats.
Croatia, meanwhile, aim to build on a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic, with substitute Mario Pasalic coming off the bench to score the decisive goal. The Atalanta midfielder is pushing for a start, while Zlatko Dalic has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip. Luka Modric will be the man to watch after opening the scoring against the Czechs, while Croatia have seen BTTS land in 86% of their last seven away matches.
Spain’s exceptional recent form and defensive numbers make Spain to Win our main betting tip, alongside Oyarzabal to Score and Spain Over 1.5 goals (La Roja are averaging 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 matches).
This Nations League match will be played on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Spain vs Croatia prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Spain 3 - 1 Croatia
Spain vs Croatia Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 900 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lamine Yamal @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lamine Yamal @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Josip Misic @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Spain -1.5 @ -149 Odds
- European Handicap: Spain -1 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -1200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Spain to Win @ -1200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Spain to Win/Spain to Win @ -150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Spain - No @ -138 Odds
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View OfferSpain Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwwwwwww | 2.80 |
| Home | dwwww | 2.60 |
| Away | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.40 | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.94 | 2.69 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.78 | 0.48 | 1.08 |
Croatia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwllwlwwlw | 1.80 |
| Home | lww | 2.00 |
| Away | wwllwlw | 1.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 57% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 2.67 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.33 | 1.71 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.33 | 1.86 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 86% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 14% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.34 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 0.99 | 1.44 |
Spain vs Croatia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Spain (50%)
6 Matches
Croatia (33%)
Spain vs Croatia Past Results
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