Croatia Vs England Betting & Odds

After a trip to the Adriatic Coast, England take on Croatia at the Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday 3rd October, with kick-off scheduled for 17:00 UK time. It's matchday two in League A Group A3 for both nations, and with both nations boasting genuine quality throughout their squads, this looks set to be one of the standout fixtures of the international window. As is reflected in the sports betting markets, Croatia vs England still remains unpredictable; however, it could be an exciting, closely fought clash given the history between these two nations.

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There's a real sense of familiarity about this game as England and Croatia have crossed paths on the biggest stages multiple times in recent years. Both sides go into the match packed with star quality, and with little to separate them on paper, leading to this fixture having the makings of a tightly contested affair from start to finish. Croatia, in particular, will be eager to put things right after their most recent meeting with England went badly wrong, while the Three Lions will look to continue building momentum in the group.

England go into this match as slight favourites, though not by a significant margin within Nations League betting markets given the strength and star power running through both squads. It's the kind of match that could easily go either way, with home advantage offering Croatia a slight boost of their own.

The two sides have met 12 times in total heading into this match, with England winning 7, Croatia winning 3, and 2 draws between them. Their last meeting came in the opening group-stage game of the 2026 World Cup, where England produced a dominant second-half display to win 4-2 after the sides were level at 2-2 at half-time. With that game having taken place just a few months ago in June, Croatia will be eager to put things right on home soil this time around.

Croatia Vs England Betting Markets

Going into Croatia vs England, there are many ways to potentially make predictions on this fixture thanks to the collection of football betting markets found at BOYLE Sports. These cover everything from the number of goals scored in the game, all the way to the final result.

1. Match Result - Choose either Croatia to win, England to win, or the match to end in a draw.
2. Over/Under Goals - Select whether the total number of goals scored in Croatia vs England will finish above or below a set figure.
3. Both Teams To Score - Try to predict whether both Croatia and England will score a goal at any stage during the match.
4. Half Betting - Bettors can try to guess the result of the first or second half individually, as opposed to the entire match.
5. Correct Score - Bettors can input the final scoreline in which they believe the match might finish.
6. Handicaps - A virtual goal head-start or deficit is applied to either side that they must overcome or withstand in order for the result-type market to be settled successfully.

The betting odds for Croatia vs England will be updated regularly in the build-up to kick-off, reflecting team news, injuries, rumoured tactical changes, and even shifts in the market. This keeps all of the markets priced competitively, whilst also reflecting the current probabilities of certain outcomes occurring. 

Croatia Vs England FAQs

What was the last result for Croatia Vs England?

The two sides last met in the opening group stage game of the 2026 World Cup, where England went on to win 4-2, which saw Harry Kane get on the scoresheet twice, while Jude Bellingham and Rashford also found the net in the second half.

How often do both teams score in Croatia Vs England?

In their 12 matchups throughout history, both teams have managed to score in 8 separate matches, with England vs Croatia producing goals on a consistent basis in previous fixtures leading into this Nations League group stage match.

Is in-play betting available for Croatia Vs England?

Yes, Croatia vs England has in-play betting available, with the odds of all markets updating continuously throughout the match. Odds can change throughout the match based on factors such as the score, red cards, time remaining and the overall match situation.