Croatia vs Israel Prediction 6 July 2026
🏀 Osijek will host a World Cup qualifying clash between Croatia and Israel. The hosts remain top of Group E, while the visitors are already locked into third place. Both sides have secured a spot in the next round, but Croatia will be determined to hold onto first in their head-to-head battle with Germany, so they are expected to field their strongest lineup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Croatia and Israel have faced off in just one official game to date. That head-to-head clash took place on 01 December 2025 and ended with a 71-85 victory for Croatia.
Head-to-head statistics Croatia - Israel
Croatia Team Overview
After several disappointing years, missing two consecutive World Cups and one EuroBasket, Croatia are determined to break their run of bad luck. The country has finally produced a new wave of talented basketball players, and that’s been reflected in their recent results. In the current qualifiers, Croatia have picked up four wins from five games, and a victory over Israel would see them finish top of their group.
Just a few days ago, the Croatians, led by star Mario Hezonja, demolished group outsiders Cyprus 123-50, with Hezonja posting a triple-double. NBA center Ivica Zubac was especially impressive, racking up 24 points and 11 rebounds. Once again, Croatia’s defense looked outstanding, a trend throughout this qualifying campaign, as they’re conceding just 69.7 points per game on average.
Match Results: Croatia
Israel Team Overview
Israel may have advanced to the next stage of World Cup qualifying, but they are clearly outmatched by Croatia across the board. The July squad is riddled with gaps, as nearly all of their top players are missing for various reasons - apart from Madar and Carrington. These two stood out in the recent loss to Germany (86-92), combining for 51 points, but the rest of the team failed to follow their lead.
Interestingly, Israel have not reached the FIBA World Cup finals since 1986, even though they have qualified for every EuroBasket since 1993. All signs point to them missing out on the upcoming global tournament as well. With their current roster and level of play, Israel are unlikely to make any impact in the second round of qualifying.
Match Results: Israel
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 50;
- Today's home team averages 25, while the visitors average 25.
First Quarter Stats: Croatia (home) vs Israel (away)
- Tournament matches played: 4 vs 2;
- Number of wins: 3 (75%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of losses: 1 (25%) vs 1 (50%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 25 vs 23;
- Average points conceded: 15.5 vs 19.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 41.9 (scored - 24.2, conceded - 17.7) vs 42.7 (scored - 21.6, conceded - 21.1).
- Under 42.5 points in the 1st quarter in 6 of last 7 Croatia home games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 1;
- Home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0.
- Israel won with a +20.5 points handicap in last 44 games.
- Israel won with a +20.5 points handicap in last 17 games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
- Israel won with a +20.5 points handicap in last 8 away games (World Cup Qualification, Europe).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 85, for the away team - 71;
- average total points in H2H matches - 156.
Statistics: Croatia vs Israel
- average total in the tournament: 166.67 vs 155.4;
- average total points scored: 96.89 vs 80.6;
- average total points conceded: 69.78 vs 74.8;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 50.44 vs 42.6;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 45.11 vs 38;
- Croatia: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 98.75;
- Israel: average total points scored away in the tournament - 76;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 97.6 (home - 98.75) vs 81.6 (away - 77.4).
- Under 167.5 points scored in 10 of last 11 Israel away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both national teams tend to avoid unnecessary risks on the court: Croatia rely on solid defense, while Israel play it safe away from home, reflected in their low-scoring road games, with the total going under 167.5 in 10 of Israel’s last 11 away fixtures. Given their depleted roster, the visitors are likely well aware they can’t match Croatia’s strength and won’t push hard offensively. That means the hosts won’t need to force the tempo either. We’re expecting a composed contest, with the favorites securing a routine win in a low-scoring affair. Our advice: back the under 171.5 total points.No comments
Betting Tips: Croatia - Israel
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