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Spain vs Croatia Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Seville, Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán |
Spain host Croatia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville on Tuesday night, and it is a serious test for the visitors in the UEFA Nations League.
This is Spain's first match on home soil since they were crowned champions at the 2026 World Cup, and La Roja arrive chasing a ninth consecutive international victory.
Croatia won their Nations League opener thanks to Marco Pasalic's late strike, and Mateo Kovacic insists his side must focus on their own game rather than dwell on Spain's unbeaten run.
There is little between the two on paper only in reputation, and this fixture carries plenty of weight at the top of the group.
Spain vs Croatia Form
Spain are flying. The Win Market hit rate has La Roja landing in eight of their last 10 outings, and they scored twice in the final half-hour to win 3-2 away at England on Saturday. Alex Baena scored and assisted off the bench that night, while Mikel Oyarzabal remains a reliable presence in attack.
Croatia are no slouches either, with the Win Market hit rate showing them winning seven of their last 10. They responded well to Adam Karabec's equaliser in their opener before Pasalic's late winner sealed three points, and Luka Modric still pulls the strings in the engine room alongside Kovacic.
Spain vs Croatia Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Spain: J. García (Injured/out), E. García (Injured/out), P. Porro (Injured/out)
Croatia: J. Juranovic (Injured/out), M. Erlic (Injured/out), M. Baturina (Injured/doubtful)
Spain
Eric Garcia has left the national team camp after feeling some knee discomfort, joining Joan Garcia and Pedro Porro on the sidelines. Alex Baena scored and assisted from the bench against England and should start on Tuesday, with Mikel Oyarzabal also likely to be recalled in attack.
Croatia
There are concerns over Martin Baturina's fitness heading into gameweek two, and he is joined on the treatment table by Josip Juranovic and Martin Erlic. Ante Budimir and Marco Pasalic could both come into the starting XI as Croatia freshen things up.
Spain vs Croatia Predicted Lineup
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Simón; Cucurella, Huijsen, Cubarsí, Pubill; F. Ruiz, Rodri; Baena, Olmo, Yamal; Oyarzabal
Croatia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup (probable): Livakovic; Perisic, Gvardiol, Vuskovic, Stanisic; Modric, Kovacic; Pasalic, P. Sucic, L. Sucic; Budimir
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Spain vs Croatia Key Stats & Match Facts
This is Spain's first competitive fixture on home soil since winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain's Win Market bet would have landed in eight of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Croatia's Win Market bet would have landed in seven of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
Spain are chasing a ninth consecutive international victory in midweek.
Croatia have won three of their last four matches heading into this one.
Spain vs Croatia Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Spain look far too strong here. The world champions are chasing a ninth win on the spin and have the quality all over the pitch to take control at home. We are backing a comfortable home win, 2-0. Spain 2-0 Croatia.
Best Bets
Back 'No' in the Both Teams To Score market, expecting Spain's organised backline to keep Croatia off the scoresheet in Seville. Croatia failed to score against Spain in each of their last two competitive meetings, and with fitness doubts across their attacking midfield and Spain likely to dominate the ball at home, keeping the visitors out looks a strong angle.
Back Spain in the To Win Both Halves market as the European champions look to assert control across both 45-minute periods. With standard match-winner prices unappealing on such heavy favourites, and creative depth like Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena in the side, backing La Roja to win each half offers a far more compelling route into their expected dominance.
Spain vs Croatia Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs Spain to win, Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime, 'No' in Both Teams To Score, and Josip Misic to be shown a card in a scrappy midfield battle.
Spain are overwhelming favourites on home soil, chasing a ninth straight win, and everything points towards La Roja taking control of this fixture from the front.
Oyarzabal is set to be recalled in attack and is a reliable presence up top, making the reigning champions' forward a sensible anytime goalscorer pick.
Croatia have failed to score in each of their last two competitive meetings with Spain, so with the home backline organised, 'No' in Both Teams To Score fits neatly.
Misic operates in central midfield where duels against Spain's quick movers are frequent, and that competitive load raises the likelihood of him picking up a booking.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 9/1 and is as short as 6/1 elsewhere.
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Spain vs Croatia Talking Points
This is Spain's first fixture on home soil since being crowned champions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so expect a party atmosphere in Seville. The Spain camp has flagged that playing four high-level matches in a ten-day window is tremendously demanding, which could open the door to fresh legs and further rotation. Croatia will not be overawed, with Kovacic making clear his side want to take the ball away from Spain rather than dwell on La Roja's long unbeaten run. Get the engine room right and the visitors have a puncher's hope, but this remains a tall order against the world champions.
Spain vs Croatia Predictions FAQs
When is the Spain vs Croatia UEFA Nations League game?
Spain vs Croatia kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Where is Spain vs Croatia being played?
The match is being played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in Seville.
What competition is Spain vs Croatia in?
Spain vs Croatia is being played in UEFA Nations League A.
What is the predicted score for Spain vs Croatia?
Our prediction is Spain 2-0 Croatia, with the world champions backed to take control on home soil.
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