Croatia vs Czechia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Croatia host Czechia at Opus Arena in Osijek in UEFA Nations League A. With League A survival on the line, our Croatia vs Czechia prediction leans firmly toward the hosts.

Slaven Bilić's side arrive in a slump. Still, a tie on Sunday is enough to keep them out of fourth place and avoid automatic relegation from League A.

Santi Denia's Czechia sit bottom of the four-team standings and need a win to avoid automatic relegation. That's a tall order for a side still chasing its first point of the campaign.

History favors the hosts as well. Croatia's unbeaten run against Czechia stands at 6 games in all competitions.

Croatia vs Czechia Recent Results

Croatia have dropped four straight, and the latest setback came against England at Wembley Stadium. That one finished 2-1, which leaves this group in need of a reset. Ivan Perišić's return from suspension is the obvious boost, giving an attack built around Ante Budimir and Martin Baturina another direct option.

Czechia's slump runs deeper. Spain beat them 2-0 on home soil on Thursday, and Ladislav Krejčí's red card ended any hope of a comeback. Santi Denia's side now travel trying to avoid a seventh consecutive international defeat, with Adam Hložek carrying much of the creative load from attacking midfield.

Croatia vs Czechia Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Croatia: Josip Šutalo (Injured/out), Marin Pongračić (Injured/out), Franjo Ivanović (Injured/out), Kristijan Jakić (Injured/out), Luka Sučić (Injured/doubtful)

Czechia: Pavel Šulc (Injured/out), Ondřej Lingr (Injured/out), Robin Hranáč (Injured/out), Michal Sácek (Injured/out), Ladislav Krejčí (Suspended)

Croatia

Ivan Perišić is available again after serving his suspension against England, but Croatia are sweating over Luka Sučić's fitness. Josip Šutalo and Marin Pongračić are both out, so the Croatia vs Czechia lineups have Duje Ćaleta-Car and Luka Vušković as the probable center back pairing, with the hosts set to line up 4-2-3-1.

Czechia

Ladislav Krejčí is suspended after being sent off against Spain, and Tomáš Vlček is expected to replace him at the back. Santi Denia could also recall Tomáš Souček, who sits beside Alex Král in midfield in a probable 4-2-3-1.

Croatia vs Czechia Predicted Lineup

Croatia

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Dominik Livaković; Josip Stanišić, Duje Ćaleta-Car, Luka Vušković, Joško Gvardiol; Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić; Petar Sučić, Mario Pašalić, Martin Baturina; Ante Budimir

Czechia

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Matěj Kovář; Vladimír Coufal, David Zima, Tomáš Vlček, David Jurásek; Alex Král, Tomáš Souček; Lukáš Ambros, Adam Hložek, Lukáš Červ; Ryan Naderi

Croatia vs Czechia Key Stats & Game Facts

• Czechia have lost 5 of their last 5 games in UEFA Nations League A.
• Both teams have scored in 4 of Croatia's last 5 games in UEFA Nations League A.
• Ivan Perišić has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League A.
• Michal Sadílek has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in UEFA Nations League A.
• Igor Matanović has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League A.

Croatia vs Czechia Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is Croatia 2-1. The hosts have the better personnel, a home crowd and the head-to-head edge, while Czechia simply haven't found a way to stop losing. The Croatia vs Czechia betting odds back that view, with Croatia at -190 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. Still, a home defense that keeps getting beaten gives the visitors a real path to a goal of their own.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 Goals is our Total Goals Over/Under play. There have been 3+ goals in 5 of Croatia's last 5 games in UEFA Nations League A. The projected 2-1 clears this line on its own.

Both Teams To Score: Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Croatia have shipped goals throughout their losing run, and the projected scoreline has Czechia getting on the board even in defeat. Adam Hložek and Ryan Naderi give the visitors enough to punish a home side playing under pressure.

Croatia vs Czechia Same Game Parlay

Our Croatia vs Czechia Same Game Parlay picks combine a Croatia moneyline win, a Michal Sadílek card, Over 2.5 goals and a shots prop on Igor Matanović.

Croatia to win on the moneyline. Czechia have gone without a win across their last 5 games in UEFA Nations League A, and they arrive without a suspended starter at the back.

Michal Sadílek To Be Shown A Card. He has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances in UEFA Nations League A, and a side chasing the game tends to pick up bookings.

Over 2.5 goals as our Total Goals Over/Under leg. Croatia's games keep opening up, and the projected scoreline lands right on three goals.

Igor Matanović Over 2.5 Player Shots. He has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 4 appearances in UEFA Nations League A, so the volume is there if he gets minutes.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Croatia vs Czechia Talking Points

Opus Arena holds 13,005, and a home crowd backing a side that only needs a tie should make this a long night for the visitors. The bigger question is whether Santi Denia can get anything out of a squad short on confidence. He guided Spain to Olympic gold at the Paris Olympic Games, but Czechia have given him little to work with in UEFA Nations League A. Croatia have the edge in quality and in the head-to-head, and that shapes our Croatia vs Czechia best picks.

Croatia vs Czechia Predictions FAQs

When is the Croatia vs Czechia UEFA Nations League game?

The game is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.

Where is Croatia vs Czechia being played?

The game is being played at Opus Arena.

What is the predicted score for Croatia vs Czechia?

The predicted score is 2-1 to Croatia, with Croatia at 2 and Czechia at 1.

Which Croatia players are injured or doubtful for the game?

Josip Šutalo, Marin Pongračić, Franjo Ivanović and Kristijan Jakić are injured, and Luka Sučić is doubtful.

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