Croatia host England behind closed doors in a Nations League Group A3 clash in Rijeka on Saturday at 5pm, with the sides level on points as they scrap for second behind Spain, with England chasing a second win over the Vatreni in four months.
Anthony Eadson’s Croatia vs England predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson fancies England to edge an open game in Rijeka.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| England to win | 10/11 (bet365) | England sit level with Croatia on three points but have the better recent record, unbeaten in the last four meetings and winning 4-2 in the summer’s World Cup group stage. Thomas Tuchel’s side bounced back from a 3-2 home defeat to Spain by winning 2-0 in the Czech Republic, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane on the scoresheet. Kane has scored in both Nations League games and in each of his last five away appearances for England. Croatia, in transition under Slaven Bilic, were beaten 4-1 by Spain last time out and are without Josip Juranovic and Martin Erlic, so England look the right side to back behind closed doors in Rijeka. |
| England to win and both teams to score | 5/2 (William Hill) | Croatia have scored in each of their last six internationals, including twice against England in the 4-2 World Cup defeat and once in the 4-1 loss to Spain, so they should find the net at home. Both teams have scored in six of England’s last seven matches, with the 2-0 win in Prague their only clean sheet in that run. Luka Modric, 41, was on target in Croatia’s 2-1 win in the Czech Republic, and the Vatreni carry enough threat to trouble Tuchel’s defence. With England expected to edge it, backing an away win with goals at both ends looks the value at 5/2. |
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How Croatia go into the game
Croatia were hammered 4-1 by Spain last time out but had won 2-1 in the Czech Republic, and sit level with England on three points.
Luka Modric, 41, scored in the 2-1 win in Prague, but under Slaven Bilic the Vatreni are a side in transition, with Josip Juranovic and Martin Erlic withdrawn injured.
How England go into the game
England bounced back from a 3-2 home defeat to Spain by winning 2-0 in the Czech Republic, Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane on the scoresheet.
Tuchel’s side are unbeaten in their last four meetings with Croatia and carry the greater threat.
Croatia vs England head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/06/26 | England | 4-2 | Croatia |
| 13/06/21 | England | 1-0 | Croatia |
| 18/11/18 | England | 2-1 | Croatia |
| 12/10/18 | Croatia | 0-0 | England |
| 11/07/18 | Croatia | 2-1 | England |
England are unbeaten in the last four meetings, winning 4-2 at the 2026 World Cup, though Croatia famously beat them in the 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Croatia vs England predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| England to win | 10/11 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Unbeaten in the last four meetings. |
| England to win and both teams to score | 5/2 (William Hill) | ⭐⭐ | Croatia have scored in their last six internationals. |
| Harry Kane to score anytime | 21/20 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Scored in both of England’s Nations League games. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4/6 (Betfair Sportsbook) | ⭐⭐ | Five of Croatia’s last six games had three or more goals. |
| Croatia 1-2 England (correct score) | 7/1 (William Hill) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: a narrow England win. |
Croatia vs England score prediction
The hosts will carry a threat through Modric, but England have the better recent record and the sharper cutting edge. Expect a narrow England win. Score prediction: Croatia 1-2 England.
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