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Croatia vs Spain - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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UEFA Nations League Stadion Poljud, Split
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Match Events

14'
Bilic S.
17' Event
Perisic I.
22'
Perisic I.

AI Match Summary

The UEFA Nations League game between Croatia and Spain finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Spain.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

14%
Croatia
15%
Draws
71%
Spain
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Spain

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Spain come out ahead of Croatia on wins alone.
  • 71% — that's where the model lands on Spain taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this UEFA Nations League fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Spain have taken 5 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Croatia Clean Sheet 10%
Spain Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Croatia Spain
Matches Played 32 37
Wins 17 30
Draws 5 6
Losses 10 1
Goals Scored 1.81 2.51
Goals Conceded 1.44 0.78
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 2.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 6, 2026 UEFA Nations League
Croatia vs Spain
1:2
Sep 29, 2026 UEFA Nations League
Spain vs Croatia
4:1
Jun 15, 2024 Euro
Spain vs Croatia
3:0
Jun 18, 2023 UEFA Nations League
Croatia vs Spain
0:1
Jun 28, 2021 Euro
Croatia vs Spain
3:5

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Croatia Compare

Top Goalscorer Perisic I.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Spain Compare

Top Goalscorer Merino M.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 2.05
Avg xA / game 1.25

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Croatia 10 / 100
Spain 85 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Croatia Spain

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Spain Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 4:5
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Croatia scored in 84% of their last 32 outings.

Historical meetings average 4.00 goals per match.

Spain let in goals in 49% of their last 37 matches.

Croatia went unbeaten in 1 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Croatia VS Spain
1.38 Goals Scored 2
2.5 Goals Conceded 0.25
88% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Croatia

(Home)
06 Oct
Croatia
1 : 2
Spain
03 Oct
Croatia
0 : 7
England
29 Sept
Spain
4 : 1
Croatia
26 Sept
Czech Republic
1 : 2
Croatia
02 Jul
Portugal
2 : 1
Croatia
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Spain

(Away)
06 Oct
Croatia
1 : 2
Spain
03 Oct
Spain
3 : 1
Czech Republic
29 Sept
Spain
4 : 1
Croatia
26 Sept
England
2 : 3
Spain
19 Jul
Spain
1 : 0
Argentina
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 France 4 3 1 0 7:2 10
2 Italy 4 2 1 1 8:5 7
3 Belgium 4 2 0 2 6:5 6
4 Turkey 4 0 0 4 2:11 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (League A - Play Offs)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)

League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Netherlands 4 2 2 0 7:5 8
2 Greece 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
3 Germany 4 1 2 1 3:2 5
4 Serbia 4 0 0 4 3:8 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (League A - Play Offs)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)

League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Spain 4 4 0 0 12:5 12
2 England 4 3 0 1 14:3 9
3 Croatia 4 1 0 3 4:14 3
4 Czech Republic 4 0 0 4 2:10 0
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (League A - Play Offs)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)

League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portugal 4 4 0 0 9:4 12
2 Denmark 4 2 0 2 7:7 6
3 Wales 4 1 0 3 2:5 3
4 Norway 4 1 0 3 6:8 3
Promotion - UEFA Nations League (League A - Play Offs)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League (Relegation - League A/B)
Relegation - UEFA Nations League 2028/2029 (League B)