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Sinobo Stadium · Referee Simone Sozza, Italy · Analysis updated 14:29 UTC

Czechia vs Croatia Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.85 expected goals for Czechia and 1.51 for Croatia, a combined total of 3.36. That distribution gives Czechia the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Czechia win

45.7% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.85 – 1.51

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Czechia home form

    4 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Croatia away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Czechia to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 23% / 32% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.85 goals for Czechia and 1.51 for Croatia, a combined 3.36 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Czechia win46%
Draw23%
Croatia win32%

Double chance 1X

68%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals43%
Both teams to score66%

Correct score

  • 1–19.7%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 1–27.3%
  • 2–26.8%
  • 1–06.4%

Recent form

Czechia

  • 2026-10-06T18:45:00.000Z · A vs England · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Spain · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-29T18:45:00.000Z · H vs England · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Croatia · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-06-25T01:00:00.000Z · H vs Mexico · 0-3 (L)

Croatia

  • 2026-10-06T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Spain · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T16:00:00.000Z · H vs England · 0-7 (L)
  • 2026-09-29T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Spain · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Czechia · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-02T23:00:00.000Z · A vs Portugal · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

UEFA Nations League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1France4310510
2Italy421137
3Belgium420216
4Türkiye4004-90
1Netherlands422028
2Greece422028
3Germany412115
4Serbia4004-50
1Spain4400712
2England4301119
3Croatia4103-103
4Czechia4004-80
1Portugal4400512
2Denmark420206
3Wales4103-33
4Norway4103-23
1Switzerland44001012
2Slovenia421127
3Scotland4112-24
4FYR Macedonia4004-100
1Northern Ireland422048
2Hungary421117
3Ukraine4112-34
4Georgia4022-22
1Austria422048
2Kosovo4121-15
3Rep. Of Ireland412125
4Israel4022-52
1Sweden4310410
2Bosnia & Herzegovina422038
3Poland411234
4Romania4004-100
1Albania430159
2Belarus421137
3Finland421177
4San Marino4004-150
1Montenegro4310310
2Cyprus421127
3Armenia4112-14
4Latvia4013-41
1Slovakia4310710
2Faroe Islands404004
3Moldova4112-54
4Kazakhstan4022-22
1Iceland422068
2Estonia413016
3Bulgaria4112-24
4Luxembourg4103-53
1Malta321027
2Gibraltar202002
3Andorra3012-21
1Azerbaijan312015
2Lithuania311114
3Liechtenstein2011-21

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Czechia win, at 45.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 65%.

A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.