Stadion Poljud | Nations League 2026-27 Group A3 | Tuesday, October 6 | 7:45pm BST
With the 2026 World Cup winners back in action, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Croatia vs Spain odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Croatia Vs Spain Odds
As many punters would expect, the Croatia vs Spain Nations League odds imply an away victory is the most likely outcome. La Roja – who have won three out of three so far – are the 2/9 favourites. The draw is available at 19/4 with the Chequered Ones online at 17/2.
Ahead of the game, the Croatia vs Spain betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Croatia Vs Spain Preview
Croatia’s leaky defence has barely been given time to recover after the 7-0 thrashing they suffered against England on MD3 as they face the unenviable task of taking on the world’s finest. Slaven Bilic’s side have shipped twelve times so far in the 2026-27 Nations League and they will still be somewhat shell-shocked from the record breaking Three Lions crushing.
Since Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, La Roja have gone from strength to strength. Luis de la Fuente’s side have beaten England, Croatia and the Czech Republic in the Nations League and will undoubtedly be hungry for more on Tuesday night.
Croatia Vs Spain H2H Record
Croatia have faced Spain 12 times previously and entertained eight losses in all competitions. However, they did beat La Roja in a 2018 Nations League clash – which is something to consider when it comes to Croatia vs Spain betting.
The European giants also met in the 2023 final of the competition whereby the Spaniards won 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw.
Croatia vs Spain H2H record:
- Croatia wins – 3
- Draws – 1
- Spain wins – 8
Croatia Vs Spain Team News
The only real positive Croatia could take from the 7-0 mauling against England is that no fresh injuries occurred. However, Luka Vuskovic, Marco Pasalic, Josip Misic, Petar Sucic and Martin Pongracic are one booking away from missing November’s clash against the Three Lions at Wembley.
As for Spain, Pau Cubarsi is expected back for La Roja having been rested for the Czech Republic win. Captain Rodri may also be given the night off but the brilliant Lamine Yamal is very much in line to start having scored in all three UNL games so far.
Croatia Vs Spain Predicted Lineups
Croatia predicted lineup:
Livakovic; Smolcic, Sutalo, Vuskovic, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic; Ivanovic, Mario Pasalic, Vlasic; Matanovic
Spain predicted lineup:
Simon; Fresneda, Cubarsi, Huijsen, Cucurella; Lopez, Zubimendi, Pedri; Yamal, Oyarzabal, Munoz
Croatia Vs Spain TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Croatia vs Spain is available to watch live in the UK on Amazon Prime. Live streaming is available via the same platform Kick-off is 7:45pm BST. For those looking to tune in via the radio, talkSPORT will have live updates.
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Croatia Vs Spain Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Nations League stats – This will be the fifth H2H clash in the Nations League.
- Croatia stats – Slaven Bilic’s side have received under 1.5 yellow cards in each of their last eight competitive home fixtures.
- Spain stats – Amazingly, La Roja haven’t conceded the opening goal in their last 32 international matches.
Top Betting Angles for Croatia vs Spain
- Over 2.5 goals: Twelve of Croatia’s last 14 matches produced over 2.5 goals. Spain’s last three have also seen over 2.5 goals land. Online at 4/9.
- BTTS (No): Came in across two of the last three H2H clashes. Our football betting markets have BTTS (No) available at 10/11.
- Anytime goalscorers: Lamine Yamal (37/40), Mikel Oyarzabal (31/40) Victor Munoz (7/4) and Martin Zubimendi (19/5) are worth considering.
Croatia Vs Spain Prediction
Croatia are very much wounded from Saturday and Spain are certainly in no mood for forgiveness. We are going to back a comfortable win for the world champions in Split.
Prediction: Croatia 0-3 Spain
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