Read our prediction for Spain vs Croatia below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Spain vs Croatia Prediction & Betting tips
Spain will face Croatia on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán in Seville, in the second round of the UEFA Nations League group stage (League A, Group 3). Both teams come into the match following spectacular victories in the opening round: reigning world and European champions Spain defeated England 3–2 at Wembley, while Croatia secured a 2–1 away win against the Czech Republic.
Spain:
The team led by Luis de la Fuente is on an incredible run of eight consecutive international victories and is playing its first home match since winning the 2026 World Cup. Lamine Yamal is in top form, having scored again in the match against England. Dean Huijsen and Fermín López have returned to the squad, while Josep Martínez has been called up as a goalkeeper due to injury issues within the team.
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón – Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella – Rodrigo Hernández, Fabián Ruiz, Dani Olmo (or Pedri) – Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal (or Ferran Torres), Álex Baena.
Croatia:
Under the guidance of new head coach Slaven Bilić (appointed in July 2026), the Croatians are seeking revenge for painful past defeats against the Iberians, including the 2023 Nations League final and the 3–0 loss at Euro 2024. The legendary Luka Modrić continues to lead the national team at the age of 41; he is expected to play wearing a protective face mask following surgery on his cheekbone. The attack will also rely on the strong form of Marco Pašalić, who scored the winning goal against the Czech Republic.
Croatia (4-3-3): Dominik Livaković – Josip Stanišić, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Joško Gvardiol – Luka Modrić, Marcelo Brozović, Mateo Kovačić – Lovro Majer, Andrej Kramarić, Ante Budimir (or Marco Pašalić).
Spain vs Croatia head to head matches
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
11.09.2018 Spain – Croatia 6:0
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.50
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