Czech Republic host Croatia at Fortuna Arena, Praha on 26 September 2026 at 19:45 in the UEFA Nations League. Czech Republic's last five results: W W L D L (2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses). Croatia's last five: W L W W L (3 wins and 2 losses). In their last 2 meetings, Czech Republic have won 0, Croatia 1, with 1 draw.
Czech Republic vs Croatia kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Saturday 26 September 2026 in the UEFA Nations League, at Fortuna Arena, Praha.
Czech Republic vs Croatia is being played at Fortuna Arena in Praha, the home ground of Czech Republic.
Czech Republic's last five results read W W L D L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.
Croatia's last five results read W L W W L (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 losses.
Across the last 2 meetings Czech Republic have won 0, Croatia have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Czech Republic 0-0 Croatia on 9 October 2025 in the WC Qualification Europe.
Michal Sadílek leads Czech Republic with 9 shots across their last 10 games.
Josip Stanisic leads Croatia with 4 assists across their last 10 games.
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Czech Republic and Croatia are on the Lineups tab of this page, and update to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
Statz's projection model makes Croatia the favourite with a 42% chance of winning, against 32% for Czech Republic and 25% for the draw. Projected goals are Czech Republic 1.3 - 1.5 Croatia.
The most likely scoreline is 1-1, a draw, at 12%. Both teams to score is 56% likely and over 2.5 goals 52%. Every scoreline's chance is on the Projections tab of this page.
Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Czech Republic vs Croatia | 0-0 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | WC Qualification Europe | Croatia vs Czech Republic | 5-1 |
Statz's projection model expects Czech Republic 1.3 - 1.5 Croatia in goals. It gives Czech Republic a 32% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Croatia 42%. Both teams to score is 56% likely, over 1.5 goals 76% and over 2.5 goals 52%. The most likely scorelines are 1-1 (12%), 0-1 (9%), 1-2 (9%), 1-0 (8%), 2-1 (8%).
| Score | Result | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | Draw | 12% |
| 0-1 | Croatia win | 9% |
| 1-2 | Croatia win | 9% |
| 1-0 | Czech Republic win | 8% |
| 2-1 | Czech Republic win | 8% |
Statz's predicted starting XIs for Czech Republic vs Croatia, updated to the confirmed teams around an hour before kick-off.
| # | Czech Republic | Fouls committed | Croatia | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Hranac | 14 | M. Pongracic | 13 |
| 2 | L. Krejci | 12 | P. Sučić | 12 |
| 3 | T. Chory | 9 | L. Vuskovic | 10 |
| 4 | P. Schick | 9 | A. Budimir | 10 |
| 5 | T. Souček | 8 | I. Matanovic | 9 |
| # | Czech Republic | Shots | Croatia | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Sadílek | 9 | I. Matanovic | 12 |
| 2 | L. Krejci | 9 | M. Pašalić | 11 |
| 3 | P. Sulc | 8 | M. Pašalić | 9 |
| 4 | P. Schick | 8 | A. Kramaric | 9 |
| 5 | T. Souček | 7 | N. Vlašić | 9 |
| # | Czech Republic | Shots on target | Croatia | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Krejci | 4 | I. Perišić | 8 |
| 2 | A. Karabec | 3 | N. Vlašić | 4 |
| 3 | L. Cerv | 3 | M. Kovacic | 4 |
| 4 | M. Sadílek | 3 | L. Modrić | 3 |
| 5 | V. Coufal | 2 | M. Pašalić | 3 |
| # | Czech Republic | Goals | Croatia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Krejci | 3 | N. Vlašić | 3 |
| 2 | A. Karabec | 2 | P. Musa | 2 |
| 3 | T. Souček | 2 | I. Perišić | 2 |
| 4 | R. Hranac | 1 | J. Gvardiol | 1 |
| 5 | V. Coufal | 1 | K. Jakic | 1 |
| # | Czech Republic | Yellow cards | Croatia | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Krejci | 2 | I. Perišić | 3 |
| 2 | V. Coufal | 1 | P. Sučić | 2 |
| 3 | M. Sadílek | 1 | M. Pašalić | 1 |
| 4 | T. Souček | 1 | L. Modrić | 1 |
| 5 | R. Hranac | 1 | D. Caleta-Car | 1 |
Statz's bet builder picks for Czech Republic vs Croatia: Igor Matanovic 1+ shots on target (100% hit rate at 1.40); Luka Sucic 1+ shots (100% hit rate at 1.25); Luka Vuskovic 1+ tackles (100% hit rate at 1.44); Martin Baturina 1+ shots on target (80% hit rate at 1.44). Combined odds 3.63 at bet365.