Croatia vs Czech Rep. Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 15 November 2026
🔉 Croatia and the Czech Republic are battling for third place, which offers a place in the Nations League play-offs. The losing side will definitely drop to League B, while the winners will still have a chance to retain their place in the top tier. For the Czech Republic, the situation is simpler but tougher: only a win will do. Croatia only need to avoid defeat to stay in third place.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams have played five matches. Croatia are unbeaten, with two wins and three draws. In the first round, Croatia won 2-1.
Head-to-head statistics Croatia - Czech Rep.
One win and four consecutive defeats
The 2-1 win away to the Czech Republic in the first round remains Croatia’s only victory in this Nations League campaign. Since then, Croatia have suffered four defeats. Two were heavy, while the other two were by a single goal, and Slaven Bilić’s side put up a fight in every match: they lost 2-1 to Spain after Ivan Perišić was sent off, while against England they conceded the second goal from a penalty.
Croatia are in a difficult position, but it is not hopeless. They have conceded more goals than any other team in League A - 16 - although 11 of those came in two matches. They have conceded in every game, but their win over the Czech Republic keeps a place in the top tier within reach. Croatia only need to avoid defeat to remain in third place.
Match Results: Croatia
Five defeats and only a win will do
The Czech Republic have lost all five of their matches in this Nations League campaign. Turkey and Serbia are also without a point in League A, but while they are already guaranteed to be relegated, the Czech Republic still have a chance to climb to third place. Only a win will do: any other result will leave them bottom and send them down to League B.
The Czech Republic have conceded two or three goals in every group match. They have gone ten consecutive games without a clean sheet. Defensive problems are not their only concern in the Nations League: they failed to score in three of the five rounds and have scored just two goals in five matches. They have a chance to turn things around, but need to improve both in attack and defence, and doing so under pressure is very difficult.
Match Results: Czech Republic
Latest news
Croatia
The team will be without Josip Šutalo, Kristijan Jakić and Marin Pongračić in defence. Petar Sučić’s involvement is in doubt. Ivan Perišić returns after serving a suspension.
Czech Republic
One of the team's key players, Pavel Šulc, will be unavailable in November. Captain Ladislav Krejčí, who was sent off against Spain, will also miss the match against Croatia.
Predicted Lineups
Croatia’s predicted starting XI: Livaković - Smolčić, Vušković, Stanišić, Gvardiol - Modrić, Kovačić - Vlašić, P. Sučić, Baturina - Beljo.
Czech Republic’s predicted starting XI: Kovář - Coufal, Zima, Vlček, Jurásek - Ambros, Souček, Sadílek, Provod - Naderi, Hložek.
⚽️ Goals prediction
Croatia have scored before half-time in 6 of their last 7 home games. With their fans behind them, they could make a strong start and avoid leaving the outcome to the second half. Croatia to score in the first half at 1.51* is a bet based on their home scoring record before half-time.
🚩 Corners prediction
No more than nine corners were taken in six of Croatia’s last seven matches. The game could feature plenty of battles in midfield, so the number of set pieces is unlikely to exceed the average. We pick Total Corners - Under 9.5 at 1.63*.
🟨 Yellow cards prediction
Croatia have received no more than two yellow cards in 15 of their last 16 matches. Their opponents in this Nations League do not cause major problems in Croatia's half, so the number of fouls in midfield should be moderate. We back Croatia Team Total Yellow Cards - Under 2.5.
🚀 Player prop bet
Ivan Perišić scored twice in the Nations League. He missed the previous round through suspension, so his motivation and determination will be high. Prediction - Perišić to score at 4.93*.
😱 Risky bet
The Czech Republic have scored in the second half in 5 of their last 6 away matches. Croatia have conceded after the break in nine consecutive matches and in their last five Nations League matches. Both Teams to Score in the Second Half - Yes at odds of 3.16* is a risky option for this match.
🎯 Reliable bet
Croatia have scored in 10 of their last 11 matches. The Czech Republic have conceded in their last ten matches. Croatia to score at 1.09* is a reliable option for this match.
👀 If the match doesn't go to plan
The Czech Republic have lost every match in this Nations League campaign, but Croatia have won only once - against the Czech Republic. Backing the Czech Republic to gain revenge still goes against the main logic of the match. Czech Republic to Win at 6.37*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Both sides have something to play for. Czech Republic could finish third with a win, while any other result would send them to League B. Croatia are ending the tournament at home and want to finish on a high note; a draw would be enough for them to retain third place. Croatia have been scoring consistently, while Czech Republic have been conceding over the longer term, so the hosts should get the job done. Croatia Team Total Goals - Over 2 is the main pick. Predicted score: 3:1.
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