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England vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips (November 12, 2026)

Alex Mercer 5 min read
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England vs Croatia prediction: Both teams to score at a 53% probability (fair odds 1.89), UEFA Nations League, November 12, 2026, 20:45 CET.

Pick
Both teams to score (53%)
Fair odds
1.89
Competition
UEFA Nations League (Europe)
Kick-off
November 12, 2026, 20:45 CET
Form
England W W W L W, Croatia L L L W L (newest first)
England vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips (November 12, 2026)

These two sides already met once in the current stretch of fixtures, and the result was one-sided. England have been scoring freely, while Croatia have found the net in most of their recent games but have also been leaking goals. The question for this preview is whether both attacks can get on the scoresheet in the same match.

Match context

This fixture is one of our free Hot Games picks.

Why we back both teams to score

This bet wins if each side scores at least once in regular time, including stoppage time. It does not matter which team wins, or whether the match is drawn, as long as both names are on the scoresheet. A 1-0, a 0-2 or a 0-0 all lose.

The case for the bet is clearer on Croatia's side than on England's. In this competition Croatia have seen both teams score in three of four games, including both away games, and four of their last five results in all competitions had a goal at each end. They scored in the other four of those five, the only blank being the heavy home defeat by England. England's four games in this competition have all had at least two goals, and three of the four had at least three, so the matches have not been dull.

The same numbers also cut the other way, which is why the edge is thin. England have seen both teams score in only one of their four games in this competition, and in none of their two away games. They kept a clean sheet in three of their last five in all competitions, including that 7-0 win in Croatia. In the second half of their four games in this competition, both teams have not scored even once.

Recent form and half-time scores

The last five matches below cover all competitions, not this competition alone, and the two lists share one fixture: the meeting between these sides.

MatchHTFT
England vs Czech Republic2-03-0
Croatia vs England0-40-7
Czech Republic vs England0-00-2
England vs Spain2-12-3
France vs England0-44-6
Croatia vs Spain1-01-2
Croatia vs England0-40-7
Spain vs Croatia2-14-1
Czech Republic vs Croatia0-01-2
Portugal vs Croatia0-02-1

England scored 20 and conceded seven in these five games. They beat Czech Republic 3-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time, won 7-0 away in Croatia after leading 4-0 at the break, and won 2-0 away in Czech Republic after a goalless first half. They lost 2-3 at home to Spain after leading 2-1 at half-time, and beat France 6-4 after leading 4-0 at the break. Only the Spain and France games had a goal at both ends.

Croatia scored five and conceded 16. They lost 1-2 at home to Spain after leading 1-0 at half-time, lost 0-7 at home to England after trailing 0-4 at the break, and lost 1-4 away in Spain after trailing 1-2 at half-time. They beat Czech Republic 2-1 away after a goalless first half and lost 1-2 away in Portugal, also after a goalless first half. Apart from the England game, both teams scored in each of those four matches.

What could beat this prediction?

The bet loses if either side fails to score, and three scenarios stand out.

  • The last meeting: England won 7-0 in Croatia on 3 October, and Croatia did not score. A repeat of that pattern would lose this bet.
  • England's clean sheets: three of their last five games, and three of four in this competition, ended without a goal for the other side.
  • A thin price edge: the probability behind this pick is only just above an even split, so the stake should stay modest.

Before placing a bet, compare your bookmaker's price with the fair odds.

Final verdict

Croatia have been involved in open games and have scored in four of their last five, which supports the idea that both sides can find the net. England's recent record points the other way: they have shut opponents out more often than not, and they already blanked Croatia in October. The pick still leans towards a goal for each team, but the margin is small and the last meeting is a real warning. Our pick is both teams to score. Betting is for adults 18+ only; please gamble responsibly and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.

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FAQ

What is the best bet for England vs Croatia?

Our preferred market is both teams to score. Croatia have seen a goal at both ends in four of their last five games, but England kept a clean sheet in three of theirs, including the 7-0 win in October.

How is the both-teams-to-score bet settled?

The bet wins if England and Croatia each score at least once in regular time, including stoppage time. Results such as 1-1, 2-1 or 1-3 are winners. Any clean sheet, including 1-0, 0-2 or 0-0, is a loser.

What odds make this bet worth taking?

At a 53% probability the fair price is 1.89, so the bet only makes sense if your bookmaker offers more than that. Compare 1.89 with other bookmakers, as a higher price lowers the break-even point.