Spain vs Croatia UEFA Nations League Match Breakdown, Prediction and Odds
- Spain will host Croatia at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville on 29th September 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 BST in a Group A3 Nations League match.
- Spain are the number one team in the world and unbeaten in 39 international games, and the 2026 World Cup winners.
- Croatia had a disappointing World Cup, losing in the round of 32 after a 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
- This is the first time Spain will play in their home country after becoming world champions for a second time earlier this year.
History and Statistics
Over the years, this fixture has seen goals, with 22 goals scored in their most recent five matches. Spain have had the better of it, beating Croatia three times, while Croatia have won once; there has also been a draw. Back in 2018, Spain inflicted a heavy defeat on Croatia in the Nations League, beating them 6-0. The Nations League final of 2023 was contested between these two teams; the game ended in a 0-0 draw, before Spain were victorious on penalties.
Match Prediction and Value Bets
Spain are in the best form of any international team ever. They have come off a World Cup competition, winning six matches and conceding only one goal. Croatia, on the other hand, have won three of their last six, and lost in their last encounter with Spain, 3-0 at Euro 2024. We expect only one winner in this match, and that is Spain. Our betting prediction is Spain to win and Croatia not to score, with odds of 5/6.
