Spain vs Croatia: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction
Check Spain vs Croatia confirmed lineups, team news, and key betting odds alongside our expert match prediction and tactical analysis ahead of kickoff.
Cody Moore - September 29, 2026, 1:51 PM EDT
3 minutesSpain vs Croatia Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Game Date | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 2:45 PM ET |
Stadium | Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán |
The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between Spain and Croatia have been confirmed.
Spain Starting Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting Lineup: Unai Simón, Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Fabián Ruiz, Fermín López, Martín Zubimendi, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Álex Baena
Bench: Josep Martínez, Iván Fresneda, Víctor Muñoz, Nico Williams, Pedri, Alejandro Grimaldo, Ferran Torres, Rodri, Mikel Merino, Dani Olmo, David Raya, Aymeric Laporte
Croatia Starting Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting Lineup: Dominik Livakovic, Ivan Smolcic, Marin Pongracic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Josip Sutalo, Josip Misic, Mateo Kovacic, Petar Sucic, Dion Beljo, Marco Pasalic
Bench: Luka Sucic, Luka Vuskovic, Martin Baturina, Franjo Ivanovic, Andrej Kramaric, Mario Pasalic, Ivor Pandur, Ante Budimir, Luka Modric, Dominik Kotarski, Kristijan Jakic, Nikola Vlasic
Spain vs Croatia Immediate Reaction
Spain
Spain line up in a 4-3-3 shape with Pau Cubarsí and Dean Huijsen forming the central defensive pairing alongside full-backs Marc Pubill and Marc Cucurella. Martín Zubimendi anchors the midfield flanked by Fabián Ruiz and Fermín López, while Mikel Oyarzabal leads the attack with Lamine Yamal and Álex Baena out wide.
Croatia
Croatia also set up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Ivan Perisic at left-back and Josko Gvardiol partnered by Marin Pongracic at center-back. Mateo Kovacic and Josip Misic feature in midfield alongside Josip Sutalo, supporting a forward trio of Dion Beljo, Petar Sucic, and Marco Pasalic.
Spain vs Croatia Same Game Parlay
Today's suggested bet builder backs Spain to win the match on home turf and Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime. The selection is combined with both teams to score - no, alongside Croatia midfielder Josip Misic to be shown a card.
Spain vs Croatia Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Spain enter the contest as clear favourites at Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, boasting substantial technical depth across their starting XI and bench against a re-tooled Croatian side.
Result Prediction: Spain to win
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