Croatia vs England Prediction: Nations League Best Bet and Tips (03-10-2026)

Croatia took a 4 to 1 beating in Seville. England bring Harry Kane and a four game away streak to Rijeka. This Croatia vs England Nations League article gives you the prediction and best bet for Saturday night. Someone has to blink first.

⚽ Croatia vs England Prediction: Both Teams to Score and Croatia +1.5 Handicap @2.05

Croatia have not lost a competitive home game since October 2023. They have won eight and drawn one of their last nine in Rijeka. The crowd will push them hard.

Slaven Bilic wants more aggression after the Spain defeat. Luka Vuskovic, 19, is a strong pick to partner Josko Gvardiol in defence. Luka Modric, 41, scored on his last start.

Dion Beljo has five goals in his last four games for club and country. He scored against Spain and won 2 to 1 away at Czechia the match before. Croatia always find a goal.

Croatia have conceded in 11 of their last 12 internationals. Bilic said his defence “played badly” against Spain. England have the wingers to punish that.

Thomas Tuchel’s side lost 3 to 2 to Spain, then beat Czechia 2 to 0 through Anthony Gordon and Kane. England have scored 15 goals in their last five games and conceded 10. Six of their last seven matches had over 2.5 goals.

These teams also know how to score against each other. England won 4 to 2 at the World Cup in June, with six goals in total. Expect another open game.

Most bookmakers will make England the favourites, but the 2.05 price on this combo offers real value. Both teams scored in four of Croatia’s last five games. The same is true for England.

England have kept clean sheets rarely, and Croatia have scored in their recent games. Beljo, Modric and Baturina all carry a threat at home. That makes a goal for each side very likely.

The handicap covers England’s quality. Croatia only need to avoid a defeat by two goals or more. A 2 to 1 England win, which our source expects, still cashes the ticket.

The bet has two parts, and both must win. Both teams to score means each side finds the net at least once. Croatia +1.5 means Croatia start with a 1.5 goal head start, so they win the bet if they win, draw or lose by exactly one goal. A 1 to 1 draw or a 2 to 1 England win wins. A 2 to 0 or 3 to 1 England win loses.

❗This prediction is for guidance only. We are not responsible for your bets.