Serbia vs Croatia predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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As Serbia prepares to host Croatia in an eagerly awaited World Cup Water Polo showdown on April 12, 2026, both teams are entering the match with distinct momentum. Serbia has managed to secure 2 victories from their last 5 outings, showcasing a strong defensive structure that will be crucial in this high-stakes encounter. Conversely, Croatia has displayed a more favorable form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating a well-rounded offense that can capitalize on scoring opportunities.

In terms of tactics, Serbia is known for its disciplined defensive formations, often dictating the pace of the game and minimizing counter-attacks. Croatia, on the other hand, tends to employ a more aggressive offensive strategy, emphasizing quick transitions and decisive shooting from the perimeter.

From the bookmakers, the odds reflect a closely contested match, with Serbia at 2.03 for a home win and Croatia slightly behind at 2.21 for an away victory. Our predictive model assigns a 45.4% chance of a home win for Serbia, while Croatia has a competitive 41.9% potential for victory, leaving the possibility of a draw at 12.7%. Given the recent form and tactical approaches, fans can expect a thrilling clash with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Serbia 45.5%

Draw 12.7%

Croatia 41.8%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.04	7.26	2.21
	2.09	7.44	2.28
	1.95	7	2.13

Latest Results

11.04.26 Serbia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 16:12 09.04.26 Serbia water polo – USA water polo – 12:14 08.04.26 Serbia water polo – Hungary water polo – 10:12 07.04.26 Greece water polo – Serbia water polo – 16:15 06.04.26 Serbia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 15:11

11.04.26 Croatia water polo – USA water polo – 18:12 09.04.26 Croatia water polo – Netherlands water polo – 12:8 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

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Serbia won 2.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Serbia won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 9 matches, and goals 214:195. (average 10.7:9.8).

Latest Head To Head

11.08.24 Serbia water polo – Croatia water polo – 13:11 13.02.24 Serbia water polo – Croatia water polo – 13:15 21.08.22 Serbia water polo – Croatia water polo – 9:12 08.08.22 Serbia water polo – Croatia water polo – 9:7 29.06.22 Serbia water polo – Croatia water polo – 12:14

Standings

Draw

Division 2 – 9th-16th places

Quarter-finals

1	Brazil	Portugal	14 : 9
2	Malta	Argentina	16 : 15
3	Canada	Turkey	15 : 14
4	Slovakia	China	16 : 13

Semi-finals

1	Brazil	Malta
2	Canada	Slovakia

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