UEFA Nations League 2026/27 · League A · Group 3 · Matchday 2
Spain vs Croatia Prediction, Team News & Super Sub Tips
Tue, 29 Sept 2026 · 19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST · Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Sevilla
Both teams won on matchday 1 of Group A3: Spain 3-2 at Wembley, with late goals from substitutes Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal, and Croatia 2-1 in Prague. Spain are without goalkeeper Joan García and right-back Pedro Porro; Croatia are missing Martin Erlić, with Martin Baturina ill. Spain's bench won them the England game, which is exactly why substitution protection matters on player bets tonight.
Last reviewed 29 Sept 2026 · Team news and odds change — check again close to kick-off.
Kick-off and where to watch
Official schedules checked 29 Sept 2026
- Kick-off
- Tuesday 29 September · 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue
- Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Seville
- Last results
- England 2-3 Spain · Czechia 1-2 Croatia
- Sports Illustrated: Spain vs Croatia preview (team news, 3-2 at Wembley)
- UEFA: all 2026/27 Nations League league-phase fixtures and kick-off times
Checking a player bet?
Confirm the starting XI, then check that the exact market carries the operator's substitution feature. Super Sub can still lose; it does not protect every bet on this match.
🇪🇸 Spain vs Croatia 🇭🇷
Upcoming- Prediction
- Spain win
- Best bet
- Spain to win (Match result)
- Kick-off
- Tue, 29 Sept 2026 · 19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League 2026/27 · League A · Group 3
- Confidence
- Medium
- Super Sub
- Depends on bookmaker and market
Checking bookmakers available in your country…
Which bookmakers offer Super Sub in your country?Our call
Prediction: Spain 2-0 Croatia
Spain at home, in form and deeper in every position, are clear favourites. Croatia's record in recent meetings is poor: they lost 3-0 at Euro 2024 and lost the 2023 Nations League final on penalties.
These are editorial opinions, not priced recommendations. We have not verified current odds, and player selections depend on the official line-ups.
1X2
Spain win.
Goals
Spain won the last competitive meeting 3-0; tonight we lean 2-3 total goals.
BTTS
lean No. Croatia's attack is thinned by absences.
Best betting angles
Match result
Confidence: MediumSpain
Home advantage, form and depth.
BTTS
Confidence: LowNo
Croatia missing attacking and defensive options.
Available prices
Spain vs Croatia odds
Prices appear when available from our odds feed. Check the displayed source and the bookmaker's current price before placing a bet; a listed price does not confirm availability in your country.
Live Odds — UEFA Nations League
Live 1X2 odds via The Odds API · Updated every 5 min · 18+ only
Odds provided by The Odds API · Bookmakers based on your location · 18+ · Please gamble responsibly
Form & tactics
Current form and how the match could play out
🇪🇸 Spain
Spain won 3-2 at Wembley on 26 September; Baena and Oyarzabal scored after coming off the bench and Harry Kane missed a penalty.
🇭🇷 Croatia
Croatia won 2-1 in Prague on 26 September, with Luka Modrić among the scorers.
- Spain's depth decided the England game: the substitutes changed it. Expect heavy rotation between the starting XI and the bench again.
- Croatia's midfield still runs through Modrić. With Baturina ill, their options to press Spain's build-up are thinner.
Corners
Spain vs Croatia corners
Spain should dominate possession and territory. Spain most corners is our lean; no current price is verified.
Cards
Spain vs Croatia cards
No referee card data is verified here. Treat any cards line as an opinion.
Player markets
Player betting angles
Anytime scorer
Confidence: LowMikel Oyarzabal
Scored off the bench at Wembley and could start tonight. Check the XI.
Player markets depend on the confirmed line-up. Some bookmakers protect these bets if the player is substituted — see the Super Sub section.
Stats & H2H
Spain vs Croatia stats and head-to-head
| Stat | Spain | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA ranking (June 2026) | 2 | 11 |
| Head coach | Luis de la Fuente | — |
| WC 2026 corners per game | 7.33 | — |
| WC 2026 shots per game | 18.33 | — |
| WC 2026 shots on target per game | 6.67 | — |
| WC 2026 yellow cards per game | 0.83 | — |
Source: FIFA ranking 11 June 2026; SuperSubBetting World Cup 2026 match log (where held).
Spain have the better of recent meetings: three wins, one penalty-shootout win and one defeat in the last five.
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2024 | Euro 2024 | Spain v CroatiaBerlin | 3-0 |
| 18 Jun 2023 | Nations League final | Croatia v SpainRotterdam · Spain won on penalties | 0-0 |
| 28 Jun 2021 | Euro 2020 | Croatia v SpainCopenhagen · after extra time | 3-5 |
| 15 Nov 2018 | Nations League | Croatia v SpainZagreb | 3-2 |
| 11 Sept 2018 | Nations League | Spain v CroatiaElche | 6-0 |
Team news
Team news, injuries and line-up status
Squad information checked 29 Sept 2026. Starting line-ups are not verified in this preview.
🇪🇸 Spain
- Out: goalkeeper Joan García (knee) and right-back Pedro Porro. Marc Pubill is expected at right-back.
Line-up information
Starting XI not verified. Check RFEF for the official announcement.
🇭🇷 Croatia
- Out: Martin Erlić (injury). Doubt: Martin Baturina (illness). Striker options include Igor Matanović and Ante Budimir.
Line-up information
Starting XI not verified. Check the Croatian federation for the official announcement.
We do not publish projected line-ups for this match.
Substitution protection
Super Sub for Spain vs Croatia
Super Sub-style features can continue an eligible player selection with a replacement when the selected player is substituted. The operator's rules determine which selections qualify and how they settle. These features do not guarantee a win or protect team markets such as match results and total corners.
The list below only shows bookmakers licensed in your country with a substitution feature recorded in our database, and the markets their own rules name. Availability on this specific international match is decided market by market by the operator.
Loading bookmakers for your country…
Substitution protection is applied market by market. Coverage of UEFA Nations League fixtures is not confirmed individually for each operator — check that the feature badge is shown on the exact bet before you place it.
18+ · T&Cs apply · Please gamble responsibly
- Choose your country and check the operator's local eligibility requirements.
- Read the feature rules: eligible players, markets, replacements and bet types can differ.
- Confirm the player starts and that the exact selection shows the feature before placing the bet.
- Check the final odds and any offer terms. Set a limit you can afford; no bet is guaranteed.
More: Super Sub betting sites · Does my bookmaker have Super Sub? · Super Sub on shots on target
Compare
Bookmakers available in your country
Best bookmakers · Super Sub verified
Spain vs Croatia — Betting Sites
Showing best bookmakers for 🌍 …
Your country
Filter:
18+ only. Always check current terms, responsible gambling tools and local availability before betting. Offers vary by country.
Betting sites by country
FAQ
Spain vs Croatia: questions and answers
What time is Spain vs Croatia?
19:45 UK time (20:45 CEST) on Tuesday 29 September 2026 in Seville.
Who is injured for Spain?
Goalkeeper Joan García (knee) and right-back Pedro Porro are out. Marc Pubill is expected at right-back.
What was the last Spain vs Croatia result?
Spain won 3-0 at Euro 2024 in Berlin on 15 June 2024.
Why use a Super Sub bookmaker for this match?
Line-ups are uncertain in a three-games-in-eight-days window. With Super Sub protection (Sub On Play On, Sub Switch, Impact Sub and similar), an eligible player bet — for example on Mikel Oyarzabal — can move to the replacement if your player starts and is substituted. It does not help if he does not start, and the bet can still lose. Check each operator's rules and wait for the official XI.
More Nations League previews
Tue, 29 Sept 2026 · A3
🇨🇿 Czechia vs England 🏴19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Stats & H2HTue, 29 Sept 2026 · B1
🏴 Scotland vs Switzerland 🇨🇭19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · B3
🇮🇪 Republic of Ireland vs Austria 🇦🇹19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · A2
🇩🇪 Germany vs Serbia 🇷🇸19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · A4
🇩🇰 Denmark vs Portugal 🇵🇹19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Thu, 1 Oct 2026 · A4
🏴 Wales vs Norway 🇳🇴19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
All Nations League predictions · Betting tips today · Best bets today
Sources and verification · last reviewed 29 Sept 2026
18+ only. Predictions are opinions based on the data available, not certainties. Only bet what you can afford to lose. Safer gambling.