Gibraltar vs Croatia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Vatreni dominated the proceedings in their only match against the hosts.

The Gibraltar national football team are ready to lock horns with the Croatia national football team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers fixture. The interesting contest between these sides is ready to be played at the Algarve Stadium.

The Gibraltar national football team will be under pressure as they have already lost a couple of games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. They now take on Croatia, who will be ready to give them a hard time. Gibraltar will have to come up with a win here if they want to compete in the mega competition next year.

The Croatia national football team are coming in after facing a defeat against France in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals. They did put up a strong fight against the Frenchmen, but it was not enough in the end. The Vatreni will be looking to begin things on a positive note here against Gibraltar.

Kick-off:

• Location: Portugal
• Stadium: Algarve Stadium
• Date: Saturday, June 7
• Kick-off Time: 00:15 IST [Friday, June 6: 19:45 GMT/ 14:45 ET/ 11:45 PT]
• Referee: Georgi Kabakov
• VAR: In use

Catch 'em if you can! 💨💨#WCQ #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/1K5fcLwVx5

— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 4, 2025

Form:

Gibraltar: D-D-D-L-L

Croatia: D-L-D-W-L

Players to Watch

James Scanlon (Gibraltar)

He is a part of the Manchester United academy side, who is showing good potential. The 18-year-old midfielder plays as a midfielder for the Gibraltar national football team. James Scanlon will be looking to step up as they next face a strong side.

He will be looking to build some interesting plays to help his side in the attacking front.

Luka Modric (Croatia)

The 39-year-old midfield sensation will be in action once again for his national football team. Despite his age, he continues to be an important asset to his team. He leads the team well, and his control in the midfield is phenomenal.

Luka Modric can also score goals, even from a distance.

Match Facts

• This will be the second ever meeting between Croatia and Gibraltar.
• Gibraltar have not emerged victorious in any of their last five games.
• The Vatreni have won only one of their last five fixtures.

Gibraltar vs Croatia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Croatia to win @1/50 bet365
• Ante Budimir to score @10/3 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @10/21 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

All of the selected players for Gibraltar are fit and ready to be in action.

Borna Sosa might miss out for Croatia due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Gibraltar won: 0

Croatia won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Gibraltar predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Banda (GK); Ronan, Lopes, Annesley, Britto; De Barr, Bent, Scanlon; Jessop, El Hmidi, Richards

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

Livakovic (GK); Stanisic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol; Modric, Jakic; Perisic, Sucic, Kramaric; Budimir

Match Prediction

It is going to be an easy fixture for the Vatreni. The Croatia national football team are likely to defeat the Gibraltar national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers clash.

Prediction: Gibraltar 1-3 Croatia

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram.