Preview: Colombia vs Croatia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly

This will be the first-ever meeting between these sides.

The Colombia national football team are now going to take on the Croatia national football team for an international friendly fixture. This is going to be an entertaining contest, taking place at the Camping World Stadium.

Los Cafeteros have performed decently in their last few games and will be looking to continue their winning run going forward. After successfully qualifying for the mega competition, the Colombian national football team has performed well in their international friendlies as well. They will be looking to put up a strong fight in their next one, too.

The Vatreni have also secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and they are now going to play some friendlies during the international break. The Croatia national football team consist of capable players and will be confident for their next game, despite being away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
• Stadium: Camping World Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 27
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 AM IST (Thursday, Mar 26; 11:30 PM GMT/ 06:30 PM ET/ 03:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Colombia: W-W-D-W-W

Croatia: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Luis Diaz (Colombia)

The Bayern Munich star is in a good run of form at the moment and will now be looking to help the Colombia national football team. He is going to lead the attack from the left flank. Due to his current run of form, Luis Diaz will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

He also scored a goal for his side in the previous friendly game and will be eager to engrave his name on the scoresheet once again.

Ivan Perisic (Croatia)

The 36-year-old winger is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the Croatia national football team. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the previous fixture and will be once again looking to help them. Ivan Perisic will be looking to come up with a top performance and will be keen to lead his side to a win.

Match Facts

• Croatia are on a three-match winning streak.
• Colombia are unbeaten in their last nine matches.
• These sides are going to take on one another for the first time.

Colombia vs Croatia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Colombia to win
• Luis Diaz to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Colombia have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

¡𝑳𝒐𝒔 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝑹𝑮𝑼𝑳𝑳𝑶! 😎👊Ellos son los 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒔 por nuestro Director Técnico Néstor Lorenzo para disputar la Fecha FIFA de marzo 🆚 🇭🇷 y 🇫🇷.🔗 https://t.co/fS1MxGtHOS#LaSeleNosUne🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/9FchgD9a1y

— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) March 19, 2026

Josko Gvardiol will not be in action for Croatia due to his injury.

👥 Here is #Croatia squad for the upcoming March friendlies against @FCFSeleccionCol and @CBF_Futebol in Orlando, with the @FIFAWorldCup only three months away! 🇭🇷🙌#HrabarBroj #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/iZgraWpK3r

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) March 9, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Colombia won: 0

Croatia won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Colombia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Vargas (GK); Arias, Sánchez, Lucumí, Cabal; Lerma, Ríos; Quintero, Rodríguez, Díaz; Suárez

Croatia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Livakovic (GK); Jakic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Stanisic; Modric, Moro; Pasalic, Vlasic, Perisic; Budimir

Match Prediction

These sides are going to produce an intense outing against one another. The Colombia national football team are likely to secure a win against the Croatia national football team in their upcoming international friendly outing.

Prediction: Colombia 3-2 Croatia

Telecast Details

UK: Prime Video

USA: Fox Sports, ViX

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