UEFA Nations League match between Czech Republic and Croatia dey set to hold for Fortuna Arena. Lineups don announce and players dey warm up. Czech Republic go line up under manager Santi Denia with 4-3-3 formation, while Croatia go use 4-2-3-1 under Slaven Bilic.
Czech Republic enter dis fixture with mixed recent record. Dem win two, draw one, lose two of dia last five matches. Dia World Cup campaign end with 3-0 defeat to Mexico, and dem also lose 2-1 to South Korea. A 1-1 draw with South Africa and back-to-back friendly wins over Kosovo (2-1) and Guatemala (3-1) round out dia five-match run. Across those games, Czech Republic score seven goals and concede seven.
Croatia last five matches show three wins and two defeats. Dem beat Ghana 2-1 and Panama 1-0 at World Cup before losing 2-1 to Portugal for knockout stage. Dia summer also include 4-2 defeat to England and 2-1 friendly win over Slovenia. Croatia score six goals and concede six across di five games.
Most recent meeting between these sides end 0-0 for World Cup qualification in October 2025 at Fortuna Arena. Before that, Croatia beat Czechia 5-1 for reverse fixture in June 2025, also for qualification. Across five most recent meetings, Croatia get stronger record, with dat 5-1 victory as standout result; di other three matches produce draws or tight margins. Past three head-to-head matches involve two draws and one Croatia win. Croatia never lose to Czech Republic for past three meetings.
Czech Republic stats show 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The Locomotive average 47.1% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with opposition scoring 2.1 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 3.7 corners. Top scorer Ladislav Krejci don find net 3 times, with Tomas Soucek and Adam Karabec getting 2 each. Tomas Chory na top assists maker with 3, while goalies Matej Kovar and Jindrich Stanek keep 3 clean sheets between them.
Croatia stats show 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, with average of 2.0 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Slaven Bilic men average 60.3% possession, 7.4 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while dem concede 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Ivan Perisic and Nikola Vlasic get 3 each and dem top team scoring charts, with Petar Musa on 2. Josip Stanisic get 3 assists, with Dominik Livakovic and Dominik Kotarski notching 3 clean sheets between them in last 10 games.
Confirmed lineup for Czech Republic (4-3-3): Lukas Hornicek (GK), Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, Jiri Slama, Lukas Cerv, Pavel Sulc, Michal Sadilek, Adam Karabec, Adam Hlozek, Lukas Ambros.
Confirmed lineup for Croatia (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol, Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Sucic, Petar Sucic, Franjo Ivanovic, Igor Matanovic.
For betting, Czech Republic and Croatia should score at least three goals. SportsGambler dey bet on Total Goals market and select Over 2.5 at -125. Dem also take correct score bet wey involve Croatia to win 2-1 at +540. Denis Višinský of Czech Republic fit be backed at +125 to finish with at least one shot on goal. Dion Beljo of Croatia dey available to be on scoresheet at +190. Czech Republic get over 4.5 corners in ten consecutive games, with Croatia conceding over 4.5 corners in past five away matches. Odds of -116 dey available for Team Corners bet and SportsGambler think Czech Republic fit cover di line.
Bet builder option allow combine different outcomes within same football game. SportsGambler suggest play on three or more goals to be registered, Croatia to triumph, and Denis Višinský to finish with minimum one shot on target. Bookmakers give Croatia 50% chance of winning, with betting odds -100 for dis Nations League encounter. Czech Republic na underdogs at +245. Asian Handicap -0.5 market same as Full-Time Result wager, with Croatia needing to win at -110. Czech Republic +0.5 at -132 means dem need to triumph or draw happen. Latest Total Goals betting suggest close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score Yes dey chalked at -149. Igor Matanovic dey +430 to be First Goalscorer.
