Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultSpain to win ✓68% · @1.22
Double chanceSpain or draw ✓86% · @1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.75
GoalsOver 3.5 goals ✗71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–3 ✗7% · fair 13.94
Croatia vs Spain: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Tuesday 6 October: Croatia v Spain in the UEFA Nations League, played at Stadion Poljud. In the table, Croatia are 3rd on 3 points after 4 matches; Spain are 1st with 12.
Current form
Croatia, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–7 defeat to England, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Spain, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Czechia, at home. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Momentum favours Spain, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.5 for Croatia.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Sep 2026) it ended Spain 4–1 Croatia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Croatia 1.6 xG, Spain 3.2 xG – a total near 4.8. That is an open game on paper: 86% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Croatia 14%, draw 18%, Spain 68%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.75 – longer than our fair 1.55, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Croatia 1–3 Spain. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Croatia14%fair 7.03 · @9.50
Draw18%fair 5.53 · @5.80
Spain68%fair 1.48 · @1.22
4.83Expected goals
1.60Croatia xG
3.23Spain xG
64%Both score
86%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–37%
1–27%
1–46%
2–36%
2–25%
2–45%
From our goals model: Croatia 1.6 – 3.2 Spain expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Croatia vs Spain?
On our numbers Croatia have a 14% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Spain 68%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia vs Spain?
We expect about 4.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 86% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia vs Spain?
Our predicted score is Croatia 1–3 Spain, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.8 goals in total.
When is Croatia vs Spain?
Croatia vs Spain (UEFA Nations League) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Poljud.
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.