Croatia vs Czechia: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 15 November the UEFA Nations League brings Croatia against Czechia. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT. In the table, Croatia are 3rd on 3 points after 4 matches; Czechia are 4th with 0. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Croatia, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Spain, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.8 conceded per game.
Czechia, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to England, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Croatia, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.2 for Czechia.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Sep 2026) it ended Czechia 1–2 Croatia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Croatia 1.8 xG, Czechia 1.3 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Croatia 58%, draw 21%, Czechia 22%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.87.
Betarazi verdict
We are going with Both teams to score (62%, odds 1.87 – longer than our fair 1.63, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Croatia 1–1 Czechia. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Croatia58%fair 1.73 · @1.33
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @4.93
Czechia22%fair 4.64 · @7.60
3.15Expected goals
1.83Croatia xG
1.32Czechia xG
62%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–08%
2–07%
1–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Croatia 1.8 – 1.3 Czechia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Croatia
Czechia
Attack vs UEFA Nations League average
-9%
-29%
Goals conceded vs average
+64%
+25%
Our expected goals here
1.40
1.43
Our own ratings from every UEFA Nations League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.87.
Who will win Croatia vs Czechia?
On our numbers Croatia have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Czechia 22%.
How many goals will there be in Croatia vs Czechia?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Croatia vs Czechia?
Our predicted score is Croatia 1–1 Czechia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Croatia vs Czechia?
Croatia vs Czechia (UEFA Nations League) kicks off on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time).
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.