Croatia vs Spain Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27
La Roja secured a 4-1 victory when they last faced Vatreni!
The Croatia national football team will go head-to-head against the Spain national football team for their fourth group stage outing of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. The Stadion Poljud will witness this interesting fixture between the two sides.
The Slaven Bilić-led side come off a thumping by England in their last match of the European competition. They suffered a 0-7 loss and failed to stand a chance against the Three Lions. The Croatian national football team will be under pressure in their upcoming contest.
They must do something extraordinary against world champions Spain. The Vatreni are going to be the hosts for their next outing, and it will surely give them some confidence. They are now on a two-match losing streak and have only secured one win in the ongoing campaign of the Nations League.
On the other hand, the Spain national football team continue to extend their winning run. They secured a 3-1 win against Czechia in what was an easy contest for them. Luis de la Fuente’s men continue to put in balanced performances, and it has become easy for them to read their opponents.
With this, La Roja have now secured wins in all of their UEFA Nations League 2026-27 games so far. They might be the visiting team, but will be fully confident for their upcoming clash against Luka Modric and company. They have already beaten Croatia recently
Kick-off:
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- Location: Split, Croatia
- Stadium: Stadion Poljud
- Date: Wednesday, October 7
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST (Tuesday, Oct 6; 06:45 pm GMT/ 02:45 am ET/ 11:45 am PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Croatia: W-L-W-L-L
Spain: W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Mateo Kovacic (Croatia)
Mateo Kovacic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against La Roja. He can be deployed as a defensive and an attacking midfielder. Kovacic’s versatility makes him a crucial asset for the Croatia national football team.
The 32-year-old will be eager to deliver a top performance.
Lamine Yamal (Spain)
Lamine Yamal continues to strike early for the Spain national football team. In all three UEFA Nations League 2026-27 matches, he has scored a goal in under 10 minutes. The 19-year-old continues to display what he is capable of.
The player will be looking to add more to his tally now. With the ball at his feet, Yamal is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Croatia are on a two-match losing run.
- Spain have won all of their first three games at the UEFA Nations League 2026-27.
- La Roja are on a two-match winning streak against Vatreni.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Spain to win @1/3 Coral
- Lamine Yamal to score
- Goals over 3.5 @5/4 William Hill
Injury and Team News
Pavel Sulc will continue to sit out for Croatia due to his suspension.
Ferran Torres has withdrawn from the Spanish squad due to physical discomfort. Carlos Espi has joined the squad.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 12
Croatia (wins): 3
Spain (wins): 8
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Croatia predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
Livakovic (GK); Stanisic, Vuskovic, Gvardiol, Perisic; Modric; Ivanovic, Sucic, Kovacic, Baturina; Musa
Spain predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Raya (GK); Fresneda, Le Normand, Laporte, Garcia; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Espi
Match Prediction
Croatia, with their current run of form, will be under pressure despite being at home. Spain are looking sharp and will be looking to outplay Vatreni once again.
La Roja are likely to come out on top and secure three points in their upcoming UEFA Nations League clash.
Prediction: Croatia 1-3 Spain
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: Prime Video UK
Croatia: gol
Spain: RTVE PLAY
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
When and where is Croatia vs Spain Nations League match?
This interesting clash is going to take place at the Stadion Poljud on October 6 (BST).
Where and how to watch UEFA Nations League live streaming in India?
By tuning into the SonyLIV app and website, fans can watch live streaming of all the matches.
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