Croatia vs Belgium Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Football Predictions
Croatia and Belgium will use this blockbuster international friendly on Tuesday in Rijeka to refine their preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This match features the 11th-ranked ‘Checkered Ones’ and the 9th-placed ‘Red Devils,’ with both teams looking to get into form before taking that flight to North America. The scoring form of both teams is likely to continue, which is why our prediction is for both teams to score.
Croatia topped their UEFA qualification group with an unbeaten run (W7, D1), averaging more than three goals per game. They are paired with England, Panama, and Ghana in Group L of the World Cup and will have high hopes of going deeper.
Belgium also topped their group in the qualifiers with an unbeaten run, albeit slightly less dominating than their hosts (W5, D3). They have a slightly easier group awaiting in the World Cup with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Both teams will look to continue their scoring prowess while, at the same time, avoiding any major injury concerns. What’s in store for these sides in Rijeka? Read more for our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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Croatia v Belgium Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.55 | 3.4 | 2.55 |
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2.63 | 3.32 | 2.69 |
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2.74 | 3.64 | 2.43 |
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2.5 | 3.5 | 2.45 |
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2.62 | 3.4 | 2.58 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Croatia and Belgium?
Our prediction for the Croatia vs Belgium match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/06/2026 between Croatia and Belgium in International Friendlies :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.92% for a win of Croatia against Belgium with odds of 2.74 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Croatia vs Belgium is 28.81% with odds of 3.64 at Betwinner.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.28% chance ⭐ for a win of Belgium vs Croatia with odds of 2.69 at Melbet.
Croatia - Belgium Prediction and Best Odds:
| Croatia Belgium Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia wins | 38.92% | 2.74 at Betwinner |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.62% | 1.98 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 54.17% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Croatia/Croatia | 15.86% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Croatia vs Belgium Form
Croatia and Belgium Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
14 Nov 2025 - World Cup
12 Oct 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
14 Nov 2025 - World Cup
12 Oct 2025 - World Cup
8 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - World Cup
20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
17 Nov 2025 - World Cup
9 Oct 2025 - World Cup
5 Sept 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Nov 2025 - World Cup
10 Oct 2025 - World Cup
7 Sept 2025 - World Cup
9 Jun 2025 - World Cup
23 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League
14 Nov 2024 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
28 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies
15 Nov 2025 - World Cup
13 Oct 2025 - World Cup
4 Sept 2025 - World Cup
6 Jun 2025 - World Cup
Croatia vs Belgium Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Dec 2022 - World Cup
6 Jun 2021 - International Friendlies
Croatia - Belgium: Form Analysis
Croatia lost 3-1 to Brazil in their last international played in March. That was their first defeat in ten matches (W8, D1), but losing to one of the top teams awaiting them in the World Cup knockouts is a concern.
The mood should improve as they play at home because Croatia have won seven of their last eight matches in familiar conditions (D1), including the last five in a row. Having finished second and third in their last two World Cups, the ‘Checkered Ones’ will look to go one better this time.
Croatia have eight wins from their ten matches at this venue (D2).
Belgium had a 1-1 draw against Mexico in a friendly in March, with that result extending their unbeaten run to 11 matches (W7, D4). This sequence helped the ‘Red Devils’ bounce back from a run of four consecutive defeats between October 2024 and March 2025.
The visitors have also extended their unbeaten stretch away from home to six matches (W3, D3), with five of those returning goals for both teams. Having made a group-stage exit at Qatar 2022, Belgium will hope to go deeper in this edition.
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Croatia vs Belgium last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
I. Pandur
D. Kotarski
DefenderM. Pongracic
K. Jakic
M. Erlic
D. Caleta-Car
MidfielderL. Sucic
T. Fruk
M. Pasalic
N. Moro
N. Vlasic
ForwardM. Pasalic
I. Matanovic
A. Kramaric
A. Budimir
S. Lammens
M. Penders
DefenderJ. Seys
K. De Winter
T. Meunier
B. Mechele
T. Castagne
MidfielderD. Moreira
H. Vanaken
A. Witsel
ForwardM. Fernandez-Pardo
R. Lukaku
D. Lukebakio
Croatia & Belgium Squad Analysis
All eyes were on Croatia’s 40-year-old talisman Luka Modric, who has been confirmed to wear the armband for them in the World Cup. He could still sit this match out, and so could be Andrej Kramaric.
Croatia have confirmed that they will line up with a back three for this match. That should see them continue in the 3-4-3 formation with Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol likely to be the defensive leader. Veteran Ivan Perisic could be their biggest goal threat.
Perisic has five goals and five assists in his last 12 internationals.
Belgium are unlikely to field striker Romelu Lukaku, who has played just seven games for Napoli in the just-concluded season. The uncapped Matias Fernandez-Pardo could be set for a debut in their 4-2-3-1 system with the electric Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku right behind.
Leandro Trossard is selected in the squad, but the Arsenal midfielder is unlikely to feature as the game comes too early after the Champions League final.
Croatia - Belgium Key Points
- Croatia’s last four games have all seen goals from both teams.
- Croatia have scored in 16 of their last 18 international friendlies.
- Four of Belgium’s last five matches saw both teams score goals.
- Six of Belgium’s last seven away matches have produced BTTS.
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Our Croatia vs Belgium Prediction
A game between two of the top contenders for the World Cup should come as a close affair, with Croatia and Belgium likely to test their squads before the big summer tournament. Croatia have a very strong record at this venue, having won eight and drawn two of their ten matches played at Stadion HNK Rijeka. That could be offset by Belgium’s current unbeaten 11-game run stretching back to early 2025.
The recent games involving these sides have seen goals, a trend that’s likely to continue here. Our Croatia vs Belgium prediction is BTTS.
Croatia vs Belgium Alternative Predictions
Draw
Belgium have been enterprising in their recent games, while Croatia have a strong record at this venue. Both teams will look to avoid any major injuries before the major tournament. That brings a draw into picture, something that these sides dished out in their last encounter back in December 2022.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Croatia Belgium
| Croatia vs Belgium | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Croatia wins | 2.66 | 2.74 | +3.0% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 3.64 | -1.6% |
| Belgium wins | 2.46 | 2.69 | +9.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Croatia is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 3.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 37.6% and is now 36.5% (-1.1%)
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