UEFA Nations League · League A - 2

Spain vs Croatia Prediction

- : -29 September 2026 at 21:45World
AuthorAlexander Bryant

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Published: 28 Sept 2026

Match preview

Spain host Croatia in a UEFA Nations League fixture on 29 September 2026 at 21:45. The pick is Spain 3–1 Croatia, a scoreline that reflects Spain's attacking depth against a Croatia side vulnerable in defence. Spain should control possession and create multiple chances; Croatia will likely score on the counter but lack the consistency to threaten an equaliser.

Form and H2H

Recent form data is unavailable, but Spain enter as clear favourites in the 1X2 market across all major operators. The home advantage, combined with Spain's squad quality in midfield and attack, tilts the balance decisively. Croatia's record in away fixtures during this Nations League cycle suggests they will struggle to impose themselves for 90 minutes.

Best Bet

Spain to win at 1.17 with Melbet or 1.17 with Mostbet offers the safest entry. Spain's attacking threat and home advantage make the favourite a solid play, though the odds reflect that consensus. For those seeking value, the correct score of 3–1 Spain carries longer odds but aligns with the expected pattern: Spain dominating the first half, Croatia grabbing a goal late, and Spain adding a third to seal it.

Odds to Watch

The draw sits at 7.2 with Melbet and 6.7 with Mostbet, a price that underestimates Croatia's ability to frustrate Spain for periods. Over 2.5 goals is the natural market to track given the 3–1 prediction; both teams scoring is likely given Spain's attacking intent and Croatia's counter-threat. Croatia at 15 with Melbet or 11 with Mostbet is a long shot reserved for those backing an upset.

Spain vs Croatia Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
Melbet1.177.215Place a bet
1xBet1.27.4915.5Place a bet
Mostbet1.176.711Place a bet
Best odds1.207.4915.50
Average1.187.1313.83
Lowest odds1.176.7011.00
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1X2 prediction for Spain vs Croatia

Date and time 29 September 2026 at 21:45

1X211.1781%
DC1/X94%
BTTSYes60%
1 81%X 13%2 6%

Spain win

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Spain vs Croatia Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

SpainSpainLast matchesCroatiaCroatia
80%Over 0.5 goals100%
60%Over 1.5 goals80%
40%Over 2.5 goals80%
20%Over 3.5 goals20%
40%BTTS80%
40%Last 5 BTTS80%

Head to Head Spain — Croatia

In the last 7 meetings, Spain hold the edge — 3 wins for Spain, 2 for Croatia, 2 draws.

43% W — 329% D — 229% W — 2
  • Spain3:0Croatia
    Euro Championship · 15 Jun 2024
  • Croatia0:0Spain
    UEFA Nations League · 18 Jun 2023
  • Croatia3:3Spain
    Euro Championship · 28 Jun 2021
  • Croatia3:2Spain
    UEFA Nations League · 15 Nov 2018
  • Spain6:0Croatia
    UEFA Nations League · 11 Sept 2018
  • Croatia2:1Spain
    Euro Championship · 21 Jun 2016
  • Croatia0:1Spain
    Euro Championship · 18 Jun 2012
86%Over 0.586%
71%Over 1.571%
71%Over 2.571%
43%BTTS43%
86%Spain over 0.543%

Betting profits Spain vs Croatia

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Spain

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.521015
Match WinnerDraw+36.37515
Match WinnerLose-15.00015
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-2.32913
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5+2.21413
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-2.61815
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+1.93715
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-2.88815
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.321015
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-2.45514
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.84914
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-8.0008
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+2.7388
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-3.0025
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+1.9255
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-1.7758
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+0.5148
Goals Over/UnderOver 1-1.0012
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1+4.8622
Both Teams ScoreYes-0.9713
Both Teams ScoreNo+0.6023

Croatia

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+1.231015
Match WinnerDraw-11.49115
Match WinnerLose-7.17415
Goals Over/UnderOver 1.5-0.121114
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1.5-1.74314
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5+4.431014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-5.41414
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+2.131014
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-2.25914
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-2.67413
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-0.38913
Goals Over/UnderOver 4.5-4.69110
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4.5+1.72910
Goals Over/UnderOver 0.5-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 0.5+5.7611
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.34810
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-2.37310
Goals Over/UnderOver 1+0.1411
Goals Over/UnderUnder 1-1.0001
Both Teams ScoreYes-0.4837
Both Teams ScoreNo-0.4347

Match statistics

In-play and full-time match stats appear after kick-off.

SpainLast matches Spain

Spain are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game.

80% W — 420% D — 10% L — 0
  • England2:3Spain
    WUEFA Nations League · 26 Sept 2026
  • Spain0:0Argentina
    DWorld Cup · 19 Jul 2026
  • France0:2Spain
    WWorld Cup · 14 Jul 2026
  • Spain2:1Belgium
    WWorld Cup · 10 Jul 2026
  • Portugal0:1Spain
    WWorld Cup · 06 Jul 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
0
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
40%
BTTS
40%

CroatiaLast matches Croatia

Croatia are in a strong run: 3 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 1.6 goals per game.

60% W — 30% D — 040% L — 2
  • Czechia1:2Croatia
    WUEFA Nations League · 26 Sept 2026
  • Portugal2:1Croatia
    LWorld Cup · 02 Jul 2026
  • Croatia2:1Ghana
    WWorld Cup · 27 Jun 2026
  • Panama0:1Croatia
    WWorld Cup · 23 Jun 2026
  • England4:2Croatia
    LWorld Cup · 17 Jun 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
3
Draws
0
Losses
2
Goals / game
1.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
80%

Spain vs Croatia Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1BelgiumBelgium11002-023
1SwitzerlandSwitzerland11003-033
1FinlandFinland11007-073
1MaltaMalta11002-113
2FranceFrance11001-013
2AlbaniaAlbania11002-023
2GibraltarGibraltar10100-001
2ScotlandScotland10100-001
3TürkiyeTürkiye10010-1-10
3SloveniaSlovenia10100-001
3BelarusBelarus10010-2-20
3AndorraAndorra20111-2-11
4ItalyItaly10010-2-20
4FYR MacedoniaFYR Macedonia10010-3-30
4San MarinoSan Marino10010-7-70
1Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland11001-013
1ArmeniaArmenia11002-023
1LithuaniaLithuania21103-124
1NetherlandsNetherlands21103-214
2UkraineUkraine11001-013
2AzerbaijanAzerbaijan10101-101
2MontenegroMontenegro11002-113
2GreeceGreece11002-113
3GermanyGermany10101-101
3HungaryHungary10010-1-10
3CyprusCyprus10011-2-10
3LiechtensteinLiechtenstein10010-2-20
4SerbiaSerbia20022-4-20
4LatviaLatvia10010-2-20
4GeorgiaGeorgia10010-1-10
1SpainSpain11003-213
1SlovakiaSlovakia11002-023
1AustriaAustria22006-246
2CroatiaCroatia11002-113
2Faroe IslandsFaroe Islands10101-101
2KosovoKosovo21012-3-13
3EnglandEngland10012-3-10
3Rep. Of IrelandRep. Of Ireland10010-1-10
3KazakhstanKazakhstan10101-101
4CzechiaCzechia10011-2-10
4MoldovaMoldova10010-2-20
4IsraelIsrael10011-3-20
1SwedenSweden11002-113
1NorwayNorway11003-213
1LuxembourgLuxembourg11002-113
2PolandPoland10100-001
2PortugalPortugal11001-013
2EstoniaEstonia10101-101
3IcelandIceland10101-101
3DenmarkDenmark21014-313
3Bosnia & HerzegovinaBosnia & Herzegovina10100-001
4WalesWales20020-3-30
4RomaniaRomania10011-2-10
4BulgariaBulgaria10011-2-10
League position 1 / 54Comparative team statisticsLeague position 2 / 54
1100%Wins100%1
1100%Draws0%0
00%Losses200%2
3100%Goals scored67%2
2100%Goals conceded50%1
3100%Points100%3

Season statistic Spain vs Croatia

SpainSpain

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 3
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 3 (0.6)
  • Clean sheets 3
  • Failed to score 1

CroatiaCroatia

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 1 / 2
  • Lost home / away 0 / 2
  • Goals scored 8 (1.6)
  • Goals conceded 8 (1.6)
  • Clean sheets 1
  • Failed to score 0

Match details

  • Status Not Started
  • Venue Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Seville
  • Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk

Lineups

SpainSpain

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

CroatiaCroatia

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

SpainSpain

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

CroatiaCroatia

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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