Croatia

07 Jun 2026 19:45

Slovenia

Prediction:

Croatia to win 1.33

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Croatia vs Slovenia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 07/06/2026

Friendly International · Friendlies 1

07 Jun 2026 Stadion Anđelko Herjavec Louis Hecq

Croatia vs Slovenia – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
William Hill	1.33	4.40	9.00	View Odds
Coral	1.35	4.80	9.50	View Odds
Ladbrokes	1.35	4.80	9.50	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Croatia to win

1.33 on William Hill

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 28 Jul 2026 at 11:06 · Odds are subject to change

Croatia vs Slovenia Preview

Croatia arrive at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec with mixed recent form, having lost two of their last three outings before a morale-boosting victory. That win will have steadied nerves in Zlatko Dalić's camp, yet consistency remains elusive. A friendly fixture on home soil offers the perfect opportunity to build momentum and reintegrate key figures. With a squad brimming with top-level European experience, the hosts will expect to control proceedings from the first whistle.

Slovenia's recent run reads similarly patchy: a draw, a win, and a defeat in their last three matches. Matjaž Kek's side have shown they can compete against quality opposition, but away from home their record is less convincing. This fixture presents a stern test against a Croatian squad boasting considerable pedigree. Slovenia will look to stay compact and exploit transitional moments, though they face an uphill task at a venue where the hosts traditionally perform well.

Croatia's head-to-head record against Slovenia tilts the balance firmly in their favour. Three wins from four previous meetings, including a commanding 3-0 triumph in September 2021, underline a pattern of dominance. With Luka Modrić anchoring a midfield brimming with Champions League pedigree, the hosts possess the quality to control proceedings at Stadion Anđelko Herjavec.

Slovenia's recent sequence of a draw, a win and a defeat suggests inconsistency, and friendlies on the road have rarely brought out their best. Croatia's superior individual talent should prove decisive, even if the hosts' own form has been patchy. The home win at 1.33 represents the most logical selection given the historical and qualitative advantages.

Backing Croatia to win is the recommended pick here. The under 2.5 goals market at N/A also merits consideration; three of the last four meetings between these sides produced fewer than three goals. This is a preview of an upcoming match and should not be considered as betting advice.

Trends to Know about Croatia vs Slovenia

Croatia won three of four meetings
Slovenia winless in last two fixtures
Modrić elevates Croatia's midfield quality

Form & Statistics: Croatia vs Slovenia

Croatia

Recent form

LLW

Wins1/3 (33%)

Draws0/3 (0%)

Losses2/3 (67%)

Season statistics (3)

2.8Total goals

57%Both teams score

1.6Goals scored

1.2Goals conceded

Slovenia

Recent form

DWL

Wins1/3 (33%)

Draws1/3 (33%)

Losses1/3 (33%)

Season statistics (3)

2.3Total goals

46%Both teams score

1.2Goals scored

1.1Goals conceded

Statistic	Croatia		Slovenia
Last 5 results	1W 2L	·	1W 1D 1L
Avg goals scored	1.6	·	1.2
Avg goals conceded	1.2	·	1.1
Under 2.5 (last 5)	1/3	·	2/3
H2H, last 4 meetings	2 Croatia · 1 Draws · 1 Slovenia

Probable lineup

Lineups: Croatia vs Slovenia

Croatia

4-2-3-1

Starters

1 Dominik Livakovic
2 Josip Stanisic
3 Marin Pongracic
4 Josko Gvardiol
5 Martin Erlic
6 Mateo Kovacic
7 Luka Modric
8 Ivan Perisic
9 Andrej Kramaric
10 Mario Pasalic
11 Ante Budimir

Bench

Petar Sucic
Martin Baturina
Igor Matanovic
Nikola Vlasic
Luka Sucic
Josip Sutalo

Slovenia

3-5-2

Starters

1 Jan Oblak
2 Zan Karničnik
3 Jaka Bijol
4 Vanja Drkušić
5 Petar Stojanović
6 Sandi Lovrić
7 Adam Gnezda Čerin
8 Jure Balkovec
9 Jasmin Mlakar
10 Andraž Šporar
11 Žan Vipotnik

Bench

Srdan Kuzmic
David Brekalo
Aljosa Matko
David Zec

Absent

Benjamin Šeško (Injured (knee injury reported in November 2025, confirmed out for this friendly).)
Timi Max Elšnik (Not called up to the squad.)
Jon Gorenc Stankovič (Not called up to the squad.)

Medium confidence

Croatia line up in a 4-2-3-1 against Slovenia's 3-5-2, setting up an intriguing contest between a compact defensive block and a side built to press through the midfield. Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic anchor the Croatian double pivot, giving Zlatko Dalic's men considerable control in the centre of the pitch.

Slovenia's formation is probable rather than confirmed, sourced from a single outlet, so a degree of caution is warranted before reading too much into their shape. Should the 3-5-2 hold, Jan Oblak will be well protected, and the wing-backs will be crucial in managing Croatia's wide threats in what promises to be a tactically layered friendly.