Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.60 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
Picks by market
ResultEngland to win ✓58% · @1.80
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗65% · @1.60
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓72% · fair 1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.00
Croatia vs England: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Saturday 3 October: Croatia v England in the UEFA Nations League, played at Stadion Rujevica. In the table, Croatia are 3rd on 3 points after 4 matches; England are 2nd with 9.
Current form
Croatia, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Spain, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
England, last 5: WLWLD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Czechia, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Jun 2026) it ended England 4–2 Croatia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Croatia 1.4 xG, England 2.4 xG – a total near 3.8. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 72% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Croatia 21%, draw 20%, England 58%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (65%, odds 1.60 – longer than our fair 1.53, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Croatia 1–2 England. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Croatia21%fair 4.67 · @3.75
Draw20%fair 4.88 · @3.70
England58%fair 1.72 · @1.80
3.75Expected goals
1.40Croatia xG
2.35England xG
65%Both score
72%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
1–37%
0–26%
2–26%
0–16%
From our goals model: Croatia 1.4 – 2.4 England expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Croatia vs England?
On our numbers Croatia have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 20% and England 58%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia vs England?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 72% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia vs England?
Our predicted score is Croatia 1–2 England, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Croatia vs England?
Croatia vs England (UEFA Nations League) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Rujevica.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.