UEFA Nations League
Nations League Predictions: Croatia v England – Big Odds in a Behind‑Closed‑Doors Clash
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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Saturday’s UEFA Nations League clash between Croatia and England.
Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & England To Win (5/2), Croatia 1-2 England (7/1)
Croatia host England at Stadion HNK Rijeka on Saturday in a behind‑closed‑doors Nations League Group A3 clash, with both sides sitting on three points after the first two outings.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Nations League odds and betting angles for Saturday’s fixture:
Croatia v England – Saturday, 5pm
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- Croatia’s second stint under Slaven Bilić started perfectly with victory over Czech Republic, but any early momentum was wiped out on Tuesday night as the world champions Spain handed them a 4–1 hammering in Seville.
- They return to home soil on Saturday, where they haven’t lost a competitive game since October 2023, winning eight and drawing one of their last nine.
- Even so, their record against elite opposition remains a problem: Croatia have lost six straight matches against top‑ten ranked nations and haven’t beaten England inside 90 minutes since 2007. Punters can back that run to end at 13/5 with William Hill.
- England responded to their opening‑day 3–2 defeat to Spain with a comfortable 2–0 win over ten‑man Czech Republic, securing their first clean sheet in seven outings in the process.
- The Three Lions have won eight consecutive competitive away games, though their Nations League road form at League A level is far less convincing with just one win from their last six trips.
- Goals look likely. Six of England’s last seven matches have seen both teams score and at least three goals. Punters expecting another open contest can back England to win while conceding at 5/2 with William Hill.
