England vs Croatia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
England vs Croatia picks, lineups and odds for Thursday's Nations League game. Explore our prediction and Same Game Parlay ideas before kickoff.
Grayson Parker - November 12, 2026, 10:52 AM EST
6 minutesEngland vs Croatia Game Preview
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Wembley Stadium |
England host Croatia at Wembley Stadium in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, and our England vs Croatia prediction starts with a home side on a roll and a visitor in a slump.
Thomas Tuchel's side sit second in the standings with nine points. A single point now mathematically seals qualification, so Thursday is about finishing the job in front of their own crowd.
Croatia arrive on a three-game losing skid against tough opposition. They still hold a cushion over Czechia, but Wembley is a rough place to stop the bleeding.
England have won their last four home games against Croatia in all competitions. The England vs Croatia betting odds are just as blunt, with England priced at -326 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.
England vs Croatia Recent Results
England have not conceded in this competition since losing to Spain, and a 3-0 win over Czechia last time out kept things humming. Against all opponents, the England moneyline would have landed 8 times in the last 10 games. Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon are doing the damage in the final third, and the defense has been just as sharp.
Croatia arrive in a slump after losing three straight against tough opposition. Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić remain fixtures in midfield, while in UEFA Nations League A, Igor Matanović has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last three outings. The volume is there, but the results have dried up at the worst possible time.
England vs Croatia Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
England: Bukayo Saka (Injured/out), Marc Guéhi (Injured/out)
Croatia: Josip Šutalo (Injured/out), Marin Pongračić (Injured/out), Franjo Ivanović (Injured/out), Kristijan Jakić (Injured/out), Ivan Perišić (Suspended)
England
The England vs Croatia lineups story starts with Harry Kane, set for his first England start since winning the Ballon d'Or. Bukayo Saka and Marc Guéhi are out of contention, while Thomas Tuchel could call Ezri Konsa and Anthony Gordon into the lineup.
Croatia
Winger Ivan Perišić is suspended after his red card against Spain. Martin Baturina should replace him, while Mario Pašalić and Petar Sučić could also start.
England vs Croatia Predicted Lineup
England
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Jordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane
Croatia
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: Dominik Livaković; Josip Stanišić, Luka Vušković, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Joško Gvardiol; Luka Modrić, Mario Pašalić; Petar Sučić, Mateo Kovačić, Martin Baturina; Dion Beljo
England vs Croatia Key Stats & Game Facts
- England have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).
- England have had 17+ shots in 3 of their last 3 games (UEFA Nations League A).
- Anthony Gordon has scored in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
- Harry Kane has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
England vs Croatia Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is England 3-0 Croatia. England have kept the door shut since the Spain loss, Kane is back leading the line, and a Croatia side missing five players through injury and suspension has shown nothing lately to suggest it can trade blows at Wembley. This one looks like a comfortable home win.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: No in the Both Teams To Score market. The first of our England vs Croatia best picks follows the projected clean sheet. England haven't been breached in this competition since losing to Spain, and Croatia have to manage without the suspended Perišić and the injured Franjo Ivanović.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. England have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home games against Croatia in all competitions, and the projected scoreline clears this line without Croatia contributing a thing.
England vs Croatia Same Game Parlay
Our England vs Croatia same game parlay picks back the home attack across three legs: Harry Kane to score, England to score twice and Jude Bellingham to test the goalkeeper.
Harry Kane, Anytime Goalscorer: Kane has a goal in every one of his last four appearances in UEFA Nations League A, and he leads the line on a night built for England's attack.
England Over 1.5 Total Home Goals: In UEFA Nations League A, England have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 4 games, which lines up neatly with the projected scoreline.
Jude Bellingham Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target: Bellingham has put at least one shot on target in all four of his most recent UEFA Nations League A games.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
England vs Croatia Talking Points
All eyes are on Harry Kane, who makes his first England start since winning the Ballon d'Or and arrives poised to pass Peter Shilton's all-time England men's senior appearance record of 125 caps. Croatia know the danger, too, as Kane has scored against them in two of his three most recent appearances in the UEFA Nations League A. On the other bench, Croatia's head coach is under real pressure after this losing run, and a heavy night at Wembley would only turn up the heat.
England vs Croatia Predictions FAQs
What time does England vs Croatia kick off?
The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Where is England vs Croatia being played?
The game is being played at Wembley Stadium.
Who is in England's probable starting lineup?
England's probable lineup uses a 4-2-3-1 formation with Jordan Pickford in goal and Harry Kane as the forward. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon are also among the probable starters.
Which players are out for England and Croatia?
Bukayo Saka and Marc Guéhi are injured for England. For Croatia, Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Franjo Ivanović and Kristijan Jakić are injured, and Ivan Perišić is suspended.
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