England vs Croatia Prediction

Jun 17, 08:00 PM UTC · Group Stage - 1 · Dallas Stadium

Match Status

England 4-2 Croatia · FT · Hit

Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —

The model favours England to win at 52%. Overall probabilities: England 52%, draw 26%, Croatia 22%; model score 1-0.

Model confidence: Medium · top outcome 52%

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England
model top outcome · 52%

1-0
model score forecast

45%
over 2.5 goals probability

2026-06-11
model update date

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Citable facts: England 52% / Draw 26% / Croatia 22%; expected goals 1.57-0.91; BTTS 48%; blended best estimate 55.0%/25.7%/19.3%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.

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Post-Match Result

Hit: Final score England 4-2 Croatia. Model pick: England. Actual result: England.

Brier contribution: 0.3424 · settled 2026-07-19

Win Probability

England win: 52%
Draw: 26%
Croatia win: 22%

Goals & Scoreline

Model score: 1-0
Expected goals (model lambda): 1.57 - 0.91
Over 2.5: 45%
Both teams to score: 48%

Model Ratings

England Elo 2146 · Croatia Elo 1949

Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-06-11. Probabilities, not guarantees.

Head-to-Head

England and Croatia have met 12 times: 7 England wins, 2 draws, 3 Croatia wins.

England 4–2 Croatia · 2026-06-17 · FIFA World Cup
England 1–0 Croatia · 2021-06-13 · UEFA Euro
England 2–1 Croatia · 2018-11-18 · UEFA Nations League
Croatia 0–0 England · 2018-10-12 · UEFA Nations League
Croatia 2–1 England · 2018-07-11 · FIFA World Cup

Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

Analysis

Our model has England clear favourites at 52% in this Group L fixture at Dallas Stadium — England 52%, the draw 26%, Croatia 22%. A clear Elo edge to England (2146 vs 1949), and the model score forecast is 1–0.

Expect a cagey game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and both teams to score at 48%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.

FAQ

Who will win England vs Croatia?

England are favoured at 52%. England 52% / Draw 26% / Croatia 22%.

What is the predicted score for England vs Croatia?

Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.

What do betting markets say about England vs Croatia?

De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 56.8% England win, 25.3% draw, 17.9% Croatia win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 55.0% / 25.7% / 19.3%. Market-probability snapshot: null.

Will England vs Croatia have over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 45% probability of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in England vs Croatia?

Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 48%.

What is the head-to-head record between England and Croatia?

England and Croatia have met 12 times: 7 England wins, 2 draws, 3 Croatia wins.