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Croatia vs England: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction

Croatia vs England: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction

Get the confirmed Croatia vs England lineups, team news, and expert game prediction. Discover key match betting odds and our top picks before kickoff.

Croatia vs England Confirmed Lineups

Competition

UEFA Nations League A

Game Date

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Kickoff Time

12:00 PM ET

Stadium

Stadion HNK Rijeka

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

Croatia Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Bench: 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 Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Bench: 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 system anchored by experienced midfielders Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the double pivot. Youngster Luka Vuskovic partners Josko Gvardiol in central defence, with Ivan Perisic starting at left-back and Petar Musa leading the frontline.

England

England match their opponents in a 4-2-3-1 formation, handing midfield starting berths to Alex Scott and Elliot Anderson. Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon provide width in attack supporting Jude Bellingham in the advanced midfield role behind captain Harry Kane.

Croatia vs England Same Game Parlay

Today's suggested bet builder backs England to win with Harry Kane finding the net as an anytime goalscorer. The wager also includes both teams to score and Croatia midfielder Josip Misic to be shown a card.

Croatia vs England Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

England enter the match favoured having won each of their previous three meetings against Croatia across all competitions. With a potent attacking unit led by Kane and Bellingham, the visitors hold the edge over Croatia's setup.

Result Prediction: England to win

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