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>Croatia vs Czech Republic Predictions, Picks & Odds – 15/11/2026
UEFA Nations League · 6Croatia vs Czech Republic – Best bets of the match
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Croatia's recent form reads three wins from their last five outings, though the manner of their defeats has raised questions. The 7-0 humiliation at the hands of England in October left captain Luka Modrić publicly expressing shame, and head coach Slaven Bilić has demanded a fierce reaction. Sitting third in Group A3 with three points, Croatia need a victory here to keep any quarter-final hopes alive.
The Czech Republic arrive in desperate straits. Bottom of Group A3 without a single point from four matches, Santi Denia's side have lost six of their last seven fixtures across all competitions and have failed to keep a clean sheet in eleven attempts. Five injuries have forced late call-ups, with Adam Gabriel, David Kozel, and Idris Hopi drafted in to bolster a threadbare squad battling to avoid automatic relegation to League B.
Croatia's home win at 1.50 forms the backbone of our recommended selection. Three victories in their last five matches demonstrate a side capable of responding under pressure, and Slaven Bilić has spoken openly about expecting a fierce reaction from his players. The Czechs, by contrast, have lost all four group fixtures and sit rock bottom of Group A3 with zero points.
The over 2.5 goals market at 1.69 carries genuine appeal. Czech Republic have failed to keep a clean sheet in eleven consecutive matches, a defensive record that invites goals. Croatia, stung by that 7-0 humiliation against England, will be desperate to restore confidence through attacking football at home.
Both teams to score at 1.80 also merits consideration. Santi Denia's side have shown they can find the net even amid a torrid run, while Croatia's own defensive vulnerabilities were brutally exposed in October. With five injuries forcing the Czech coach into fresh call-ups, structural unfamiliarity at the back should offer Croatia's forwards ample opportunity.
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Trends to Know about Croatia vs Czech Republic
- Croatia won three of last five
- Czech Republic lost six of seven
- Czechs without a clean sheet in eleven
Form & Statistics: Croatia vs Czech Republic
Croatia
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Czech Republic
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Lineups: Croatia vs Czech Republic
Croatia
Starters
- 1 Dominik Livaković
- 2 Josip Stanišić
- 3 Duje Ćaleta-Car
- 4 Joško Gvardiol
- 5 Borna Barišić
- 6 Luka Modrić
- 7 Mateo Kovačić
- 8 Luka Sučić
- 9 Mario Pašalić
- 10 Ante Budimir
- 11 Marco Pašalić
Bench
- Ivor Pandur
- Josip Mišić
- Nikola Vlašić
- Dion Beljo
- Lovro Majer
Absent
- Josip Šutalo (hamstring injury)
- Kristijan Jakić (knee injury)
- Andrej Kramarić (ongoing physical problems / knee injury)
- Marin Pongračić (right leg injury)
- Franjo Ivanović (minor concussion)
- Ivan Perišić (suspension (two yellow cards))
Czech Republic
Starters
- 1 Antonín Kinský
- 2 Adam Gabriel
- 3 Martin Vitík
- 4 Ladislav Krejčí
- 5 Jiří Sláma
- 6 Tomáš Souček
- 7 Alex Král
- 8 Lukáš Červ
- 9 Lukáš Ambros
- 10 Idris Hopi
- 11 Adam Hložek
Bench
- Matěj Kovář
- Ondřej Zmrzlý
- David Kozel
- Václav Sejk
- Pavel Bucha
Absent
- Robin Hranáč (knee injury (late November 2026))
- Adam Karabec (ankle injury / knock (early November 2026))
- Ondřej Lingr (head injury)
- Pavel Šulc (meniscus injury (early January 2027))
- Štěpán Chaloupek (muscle injury (until November 22, 2026))
- Michal Sadílek (suspension)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a strong speculative caveat, drawn from squad patterns rather than confirmed team news, so treat the formations with appropriate caution. That said, a 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 contest shapes up as an intriguing midfield battle, with Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić expected to dictate Croatia's tempo from the centre.
For the Czech Republic, the double pivot of Tomáš Souček and Alex Král would offer defensive cover behind an attacking trio, allowing Adam Hložek to operate in the space between the lines. Until official confirmation arrives closer to kickoff, both projected XIs remain subject to meaningful change.
How to Watch Croatia vs Czech Republic Match?
What time is Croatia vs Czech Republic?
Croatia host Czech Republic on 15th November 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 19:45 GMT.
Where is Croatia vs Czech Republic being played?
The confirmed venue for this fixture is yet to be announced by UEFA.
How Can I Watch Croatia vs Czech Republic on TV and Live Stream?
Broadcast details for Croatia vs Czech Republic will be confirmed closer to the fixture date.