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On April 9, 2026, a crucial water polo clash unfolds as Croatia hosts the Netherlands in the World Cup Water Polo tournament. Given Croatia’s home advantage and their recent form, they enter the match as the favorites with bookmakers setting the odds at 1.47 for a home win, while the Netherlands stands at 3.85.
Croatia has recently secured only one victory in their last three matches, indicating some inconsistency, yet they possess a historically strong squad known for their tactical versatility and robust defensive organization. They will likely aim to leverage their home crowd to build momentum early in the game.
In contrast, the Netherlands has struggled, recording three consecutive losses, suggesting challenges in both attack and defense. Their ability to turn the tide will depend on enhancing scoring efficiency and tightening defensive lines, particularly against Croatia’s fast counter-attacks.
Predicted final score reflects Croatia’s recent form and home advantage, forecasting a competitive 14:11 outcome in favor of the hosts. While Croatia is favored, the unpredictable nature of water polo means that the Netherlands could surprise if they find their rhythm. Overall, this encounter promises to be a thrilling battle of tactics and resilience.
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| Croatia 64% |
Draw 11.7% |
Netherlands 24.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 14:11
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.46 | 7.88 | 3.73 | |
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1.47 | 8.2 | 3.97 |
Latest Results
| 08.04.26 Italy water polo – Croatia water polo – 13:11 07.04.26 Spain water polo – Croatia water polo – 14:10 06.04.26 Croatia water polo – USA water polo – 16:7 22.01.26 Spain water polo – Croatia water polo – 17:9 21.01.26 Italy water polo – Croatia water polo – 13:10 |
08.04.26 Netherlands water polo – Greece water polo – 11:14 07.04.26 Netherlands water polo – Hungary water polo – 15:16 penalties 06.04.26 Serbia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 15:11 22.01.26 Netherlands water polo – Turkey water polo – 25:8 20.01.26 Netherlands water polo – France water polo – 10:14 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 15.02.21 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 25:8 11.02.20 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:7 16.07.18 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 15:8 16.02.18 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:4 11.04.17 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 17:7 |
Standings
Draw
Final tournament
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Spain | Germany | 22 : 9 |
| 2 | Montenegro | Croatia | 11 : 12 |
| 3 | Hungary | Netherlands | 21 : 11 |
| 4 | Greece | Japan | 20 : 10 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Spain | Croatia | 19 : 14 |
| 2 | Hungary | Greece | 14 : 18 |
Final
| 1 | Spain | Greece | 16 : 14 |
3rd place
| 2 | Croatia | Hungary | 15 : 18 |
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