Croatia vs England: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Croatia vs England Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between Croatia and England have been confirmed.

Croatia Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Dominik Livakovic, Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Petar Sucic, Mateo Kovacic, Martin Baturina, Franjo Ivanovic, Luka Modric, Petar Musa

Substitutes: Josip Sutalo, Ivor Pandur, Josip Misic, Luka Sucic, Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Smolcic, Igor Matanovic, Dominik Kotarski, Kristijan Jakic, Marco Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Mario Pasalic

England Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, Lewis Hall, Jarell Quansah, Alex Scott, Elliot Anderson, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane

Substitutes: Rio Ngumoha, Jason Steele, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Trafford, Morgan Rogers, James Garner, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White, Trevoh Chalobah, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Trent Alexander-Arnold

Croatia vs England Immediate Reaction

Croatia

Croatia deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup with Dominik Livakovic starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, and veteran Ivan Perisic at left-back. Luka Modric captains the team alongside Mateo Kovacic in central midfield, while Franjo Ivanovic, Petar Sucic, and Martin Baturina line up in attack behind lone forward Petar Musa.

England

England mirror the shape in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jordan Pickford protected by Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi, and Lewis Hall across the defence. Alex Scott and Elliot Anderson anchor the midfield pivot, supporting an attacking trio of Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon behind striker Harry Kane.

Croatia vs England Reactive Bet Builder

The featured bet builder for this fixture backs England to win, Harry Kane to score anytime, both teams to find the net, and Croatia midfielder Josip Misic to be shown a card.

Croatia vs England Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

England enter the fixture as favourites having won their last three encounters against Croatia across all competitions, leading at both half-time and full-time in each victory. With Harry Kane leading an attacking line backed by Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, the visitors hold the edge heading into the match.

Result Prediction: England win

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