Croatia would certainly prefer this international break to be over already. After being thrashed by Spain in Seville, they will face the world champions once again, this time on home soil. Can they get revenge on Spain for their heavy defeat?
- Spain won the previous match against Croatia by a convincing 4-1 scoreline
- Croatia have conceded a staggering 12 goals in their last three matches
- Croatia have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last six matches
Croatia vs Spain Predictions
Croatia's defense has been dreadful in recent matches. Spain scored four goals against them, while England put seven past them. Luka Modrić could only look on in despair, while Dominik Livaković has already conceded as many as 12 goals during this international break.
Our prediction: Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.50 (-200)
Spain are in excellent form and continue to sweep aside their opponents. Given Croatia's current defensive struggles, we could be in for a high-scoring encounter in Split.
| Date and timeKick-off: | Tuesday, October 6 at 8:45 PM CET (7:45 PM BST in the UK) |
| Broadcast | Check on Nations League official site |
| Odds on Croatia to win | 9.00 (800) |
| Odds on Spain to win |
1.30 (-333) |
Croatia vs Spain Betting odds
It is rare for an away team to be such a clear favorite in international football. The odds on a Spain win are as low as 1.30 (-333), while Croatia's victory is priced at 9.00 (800). The odds for a draw range from 5.80 (480) to 6.50 (550).
Predicted lineups
Luis de la Fuente will probably give some of his biggest stars a little more rest this time around. He will want to avoid overloading his players and the injuries that can result from excessive workloads. As a result, Lamine Yamal could start on the bench. Ferran Torres has already left the camp with an ankle injury, while Nico Williams has suffered a thigh injury.
- Croatia: Livakovic - Stanišic, Vuškovic, Pongračic, Gvardiol - Mišic, Kovačic, Pašalic, Sučic, Perišic - Beljo
- Spain: Simón - Pubill, Laporte, Huijsen, Cucurella - Fermín, Rodri, Pedri - Muñoz, Oyarzabal, Baena
Recent results
After beating the Czech Republic 2-1, Croatia went on to produce two dreadful performances. They lost 4-1 to Spain, but the real humiliation came against England, as they suffered a crushing 7-0 defeat in front of their own fans. Spain, meanwhile, have been racking up wins. In addition to thrashing Croatia, they beat the Czech Republic 3-1 and England 3-2.
Croatia - recent matches
03.10.2026 - Croatia - England 0:7 (Nations League)
29.09.2026 - Spain - Croatia 4:1 (Nations League)
26.09.2026 - Czech Republic - Croatia 1:2 (Nations League)
03.07.2026 - Portugal - Croatia 2:1 (2026 World Cup)
27.06.2026 - Croatia - Ghana 2:1 (2026 World Cup)
Spain - recent matches
03.10.2026 - Spain - Czech Republic 3:1 (Nations League)
29.09.2026 - Spain - Croatia 4:1 (Nations League)
26.09.2026 - England - Spain 2:3 (Nations League)
19.07.2026 - Spain - Argentina 1:0 after penalties (2026 World Cup)
14.07.2026 - France - Spain 0:2 (2026 World Cup)
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Croatia vs Spain: Nations League match
The situation in Group 3 of League A in the Nations League has already become clear. England and Spain will battle for first place, while Croatia and the Czech Republic will fight to avoid relegation. Croatia may be ahead of the Czechs in the standings, but their defense has been nothing short of disastrous. No other team has conceded as many goals at this stage as the Vatreni. Their coaching staff certainly have plenty of work to do.
Broadcast
The match will be played on Tuesday, October 6 at 8:45 PM CET (7:45 PM BST in the UK). The venue for the clash will be Poljud Stadium in Split, Croatia. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Prime Video UK, with streaming available through the platform.