England vs Croatia predictions, Jun 17, 2026

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On June 17, 2026, England will host Croatia in a crucial FIFA World Cup encounter. England enters this matchup with a solid recent record, having secured victory in their last match, showcasing their growing momentum as they progress in the tournament. Croatia, on the other hand, has clinched one win in their last two appearances, indicating some inconsistency that they will need to address.

Tactically, England is known for their dynamic attacking play, often utilizing width to stretch defenses, coupled with a solid midfield that supports both defensive duties and offensive transitions. Their home advantage could amplify this strategy, with the support of a passionate crowd likely to fuel their attacking ambitions.

Croatia, traditionally strong in midfield, will need to impose their possession-based game to disrupt England’s rhythm. While they possess technical finesse and tactical awareness, the recent form suggests they may struggle against an England side that thrives in high-pressure situations.

With bookmakers favoring England at odds of 1.72 compared to Croatia’s 4.79, this matchup promises to be a high-stakes contest. Both sides are capable of delivering standout performances, making predictions challenging and the outcome uncertain.

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England 55.1%

Draw 25.2%

Croatia 19.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.72	3.70	4.80
	1.77	3.9	5
	1.75	3.75	5.15
	1.77	3.87	4.93
	1.7	3.6	4.5
	1.73	4.05	4.86

Latest Results

10.06.26 England – Costa Rica – 3:0 06.06.26 England – New Zealand – 1:0 31.03.26 England – Japan – 0:1 27.03.26 England – Uruguay – 1:1 16.11.25 Albania – England – 0:2

07.06.26 Croatia – Slovenia – 2:1 02.06.26 Croatia – Belgium – 0:2 31.03.26 Brazil – Croatia – 3:1 26.03.26 Colombia – Croatia – 1:2 17.11.25 Montenegro – Croatia – 2:3

Facts

England is ranked FIFA: 4. Croatia is ranked FIFA: 11.

England may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, England is the team to beat.

In the last 4 head-to-head matches, England won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:3. (average 1:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

13.06.21 England – Croatia – 1:0 18.11.18 England – Croatia – 2:1 12.10.18 Croatia – England – 0:0 11.07.18 Croatia – England – 2:1 ET

Standings

South America

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Argentina	18	12	2	4	31:10	21	38
2	Ecuador	18	8	8	2	14:5	9	29
3	Colombia	18	7	7	4	28:18	10	28
4	Uruguay	18	7	7	4	22:12	10	28
5	Brazil	18	8	4	6	24:17	7	28
6	Paraguay	18	7	7	4	14:10	4	28
7	Bolivia	18	6	2	10	17:35	-18	20
8	Venezuela	18	4	6	8	18:28	-10	18
9	Peru	18	2	6	10	6:21	-15	12
10	Chile	18	2	5	11	9:27	-18	11

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