England vs Croatia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 June

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England

1st place in FIFA World Cup

4-2

England
Win Probability 56%

17/06/2026 16:00

Croatia

2nd place in FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for England vs Croatia on 17 June 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full England vs Croatia preview before placing your bet.

England will face Croatia in FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2026 at 16:00.
England are currently 1st with 7 points after 3 matches.
Croatia sit 2nd with 6 points from 3 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.58.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-06-17

England vs Croatia - Prediction & Odds

England

Croatia

2026-06-17 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/06/2026

Group L	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 England	7	3	2	1	0	6	2	4
02 Croatia	6	3	2	0	1	5	5	0
03 Ghana	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
04 Panama	0	3	0	0	3	0	4	-4

Head To Head

13/06/2021 09:00

England

1 - 0

Croatia

EURO Cup

18/11/2018 10:00

England

2 - 1

Croatia

UEFA NL

12/10/2018 14:45

Croatia

0 - 0

England

UEFA NL

11/07/2018 14:00

Croatia

1 - 1

England

World Cup

09/09/2009 15:00

England

5 - 1

Croatia

WCPEU

10/09/2008 15:00

Croatia

1 - 4

England

WCPEU

England

50%

Draw

33%

Croatia

17%

England Last 6 matches

10/06/2026 17:00

England 3 - 0 Costa Rica

INT FRL

06/06/2026 16:00

England 1 - 0 New Zealand

INT FRL

31/03/2026 14:45

England 0 - 1 Japan

INT FRL

27/03/2026 15:45

England 1 - 1 Uruguay

INT FRL

16/11/2025 13:00

Albania 0 - 2 England

WCPEU

13/11/2025 15:45

England 2 - 0 Serbia

WCPEU

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Croatia

07/06/2026 14:45

Croatia 2 - 1 Slovenia

INT FRL

02/06/2026 12:00

Croatia 0 - 2 Belgium

INT FRL

31/03/2026 20:00

Brazil 3 - 1 Croatia

INT FRL

26/03/2026 19:30

Colombia 1 - 2 Croatia

INT FRL

17/11/2025 15:45

Montenegro 2 - 3 Croatia

WCPEU

14/11/2025 15:45

Croatia 3 - 1 Faroe Islands

WCPEU

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues FIFA World Cup

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

England

Croatia

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.22

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.13

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 9 matches

YesNo

6 (67%)3 (33%)

In last 9 matches

NoYes

5 (63%)3 (38%)

England

Recent matches

Croatia

Under /Over

(67%)6 3(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)7 1(12%)

Under /Over

(22%)2 7(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)2 6(75%)

Under /Over

(67%)6 3(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(63%)5 3(37%)

/Yes

(44%)4 5(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)6 2(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

England

Croatia

Shots

England

Total shots

18.11 avg / game

Blocked

53 total

Avg. 5.89

Croatia

Total shots

9.88 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.57

England Pass Croatia

Total passes

4836

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

63%

Total passes

3674

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

England

Played games

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.13

7.56

Corners

3.38

15.00

135

Throw-ins

110

13.75

1.11

Offsides

1.63

1.22

GK saves

2.50

England

DISCIPLINARY

Croatia

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.78

1.13

0.11

0.00

9.44

Fouls

9.88

8.89

Tackles

6.88

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How We Build the England vs Croatia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for England vs Croatia on 17 June 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this FIFA World Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

England vs Croatia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess England's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Croatia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

FIFA World Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live FIFA World Cup standings and the FIFA World Cup form table to understand exactly where England and Croatia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our FIFA World Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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