Croatia vs Spain: Confirmed Lineups & Game Prediction

Croatia vs Spain Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League A fixture between Croatia and Spain have been confirmed.

Croatia Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting Lineup: Dominik Livakovic, Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, Kristijan Jakic, Luka Modric, Nikola Vlasic, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, Igor Matanovic

Bench: Ivor Pandur, Petar Sucic, Marco Pasalic, Martin Baturina, Dion Beljo, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Sucic, Josip Misic, Marin Pongracic, Dominik Kotarski, Ante Budimir, Mario Pasalic

Spain Starting Lineup

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting Lineup: Unai Simón, Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal

Bench: Robin Le Normand, Fran García, Josep Martínez, Martín Zubimendi, Yéremy Pino, Roberto Fernández, Fermín López, Víctor Muñoz, Dean Huijsen, Mikel Merino, Iván Fresneda, David Raya

Croatia vs Spain Immediate Reaction

Croatia

Croatia deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation with Dominik Livakovic behind a back four of Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, and Josko Gvardiol. Captain Luka Modric anchors the midfield alongside Kristijan Jakic, while Mateo Kovacic sits behind central striker Igor Matanovic with Ivan Perisic and Nikola Vlasic on the wings.

Spain

Spain also match up in a 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring Rodri and Pedri in the double pivot behind attacking midfielder Dani Olmo. Mikel Oyarzabal leads the line flanked by Lamine Yamal and Álex Baena, while Marc Pubill and Marc Cucurella take the full-back roles ahead of goalkeeper Unai Simón.

Croatia vs Spain Same Game Parlay

This Same Game Parlay focuses on Spain's attacking output, backing Lamine Yamal as an anytime goalscorer alongside Spain to score over 2.5 total goals. The wager is completed by selecting Álex Baena to record over 0.5 assists from the left side of the attack.

Croatia vs Spain Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Spain enter this clash as the favourites based on their dominant head-to-head record and an exceptionally strong starting eleven featuring Rodri and Pedri orchestrating play behind Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo.

Result Prediction: Spain to win

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