England x Croatia — World Cup 2026
Prediction, odds and stats for England national football team vs Croatia national football team at the 2026 World Cup. See the best England vs Croatia (England x Croatia) over/under bets and goal trend.
Date and venue
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 05:00 PM (Brasilia time)
Stadium: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Dallas
Group: L — Group Stage - 1
Result
Final score: England 4 x 2 Croatia
Prediction, analysis & chances
Expected goals: 2.6. Over 2.5 tendency: 56%.
Match prediction and betting tips
For England national football team vs Croatia national football team, the GolStats model projects about 2.6 goals and an over 2.5 tendency of 56%. Both teams arrive with similar goal output (3.1 vs 3.1 per game), pointing to a balanced match. The head-to-head favors England in recent meetings. See the full prediction below and simulate your bet with your bookmaker's odds.
Stats and recent form
England: avg 3.1 goals/game, over 2.5 in 55%. Form: W L W W W.
Croatia: avg 3.1 goals/game, over 2.5 in 60%. Form: L W W L W.
England x Croatia corner, card & goal statistics
Across 8 analysed England games the average is 9.8 corners, over 9.5 in 62%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 9.5 corners, over 9.5 in 50%. Across 6 analysed England games the average is 3.2 cards, over 4.5 in 17%; across 3 analysed Croatia games the average is 2.3 cards, over 4.5 in 0%. Across 8 analysed England games the average is 1.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 62%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 1.3 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%.
See the full corner statistics (for/against and the 8.5 / 9.5 / 10.5 lines), card statistics (3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 lines) and premium goal stats — both teams to score, clean sheet and over 3.5 — for England and Croatia on the England x Croatia stats page with the Pro plan or tokens.
Teams and group
Group L · England stats · Croatia stats · All teams stats
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Recent meetings
In the last 5 meetings: 3 wins for England, 1 draw and 1 win for Croatia.
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — World Cup: England 4 x 2 Croatia
- Sunday, June 13, 2021 — Euro Championship: England 1 x 0 Croatia
- Sunday, November 18, 2018 — UEFA Nations League: England 2 x 1 Croatia
- Friday, October 12, 2018 — UEFA Nations League: Croatia 0 x 0 England
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018 — World Cup: Croatia 2 x 1 England
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Frequently asked questions
What time is England x Croatia?
The match kicks off on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 05:00 PM (Brasilia time).
Where is England x Croatia played?
The match is at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Dallas, at the 2026 World Cup (Group L).
What is the goals prediction for England x Croatia?
The model projects 2.6 total goals. Over 2.5 tendency: 56%.
How many corners in England x Croatia?
Across 8 analysed England games the average is 9.8 corners, over 9.5 in 62%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 9.5 corners, over 9.5 in 50%. Full corner stats — for/against and the 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.
How many cards in England x Croatia?
Across 6 analysed England games the average is 3.2 cards, over 4.5 in 17%; across 3 analysed Croatia games the average is 2.3 cards, over 4.5 in 0%. Full card stats — for/against and the 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.
How many first-half goals in England x Croatia?
Across 8 analysed England games the average is 1.8 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 62%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 1.3 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%. The first-half projection — expected goals per side and the over 0.5 and 1.5 lines — is on the stats page with the Pro plan.
What is the form of England and Croatia?
England: avg 3.1 goals/game (recent: W-L-W-W-W). Croatia: avg 3.1 goals/game (recent: L-W-W-L-W).
What is the head-to-head record for England x Croatia?
In recent meetings: 3 wins for England, 1 draw and 1 win for Croatia.
Where can I see England x Croatia stats?
Here you'll find goal stats, head-to-head and the prediction for the England national football team vs the Croatia national football team at the 2026 World Cup, with over/under tendency and odds.
What was the result of England x Croatia?
Final score: England 4 x 2 Croatia.