Read our prediction for Croatia vs Spain below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Croatia vs Spain Prediction & Betting tips
Croatia face Spain in the fourth match of the group stage UEFA Nations League (League A, Group 3). The game will be played on Poljud Stadium in Split, Tuesday, 6 October 2026, starting with the hour 19:45. With an exceptionally high-profile Lamine Yamal (who has already scored in both matches at this international hiast) and a completely vulnerable Croatian defence against the quick strikers, Spain starts as the big favourite. The Croatians, led to the field by veteran Luka Modrić (41), will first try to wash away their shame from the defensive and offer a replica based on possession. Still, the pace imposed by “Roja Fury” will be hard to stop.
Croatia:
Croatia, under the leadership of Slaven Bilić, he ranks third with 3 points. The team is seriously shaken morally after a historic and downright catastrophic defeat suffered on their own ground on Saturday, 0-7 against England.
Croatia(4-2-3-1): Livaković – Stanišić, Vušković, Gvardiol, Perišić – Modrić, Kovačić – L. Sučić, P. Sučić, Ivanović – Budimir..
Spain:
Spain authoritatively dominates the group, having maximum points (9 points from 3 matches) . In addition, the team coached by Luis from Fuente has a stunning series of 41 matches without defeat in 90 minutes in all competitions and comes after clear successes: a 4-1 on tour against Croatia and a 3-1 recently in front of the Czech Republic.
Spain (4-2-3-1): Simón – Publil, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella – Rodri, Pedri – Yamal, Olmo, Baena – Oyarzabal.
Croatia vs Spain head to head matches
29.09.2026 Spain – Croatia 4:1
15.06.2024 Spain – Croatia 3:0
18.06.2023 Croatia – Spain 0:1
28.06.2021 Croatia – Spain 3:5
15.11.2018 Croatia – Spain 3:2
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.90
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