Brazil vs Croatia Prediction 01.04.2026 | International Friendlies
Brazil
Kick off:
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Croatia
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1.91
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3.99
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4.04
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- Competition: International Friendlies
- Date: Wednesday, 1st, April 2026
- Kickoff: 01:00 UK / 02:00 CEST
- Venue: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)
Two international heavyweights seeking to fine-tune their squads ahead of this summer's showpiece will face off in a glamorous friendly on Wednesday, as Brazil take on Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Both nations are looking to bounce back or build momentum following their high-profile encounters earlier this week as part of the "Road to 26" series in the United States.
Brazil vs Croatia Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Croatia
1 : 1
Brazil
World Cup
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Brazil
2 : 0
Croatia
Friendly International
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Brazil
3 : 1
Croatia
World Cup
The two national teams have faced each other on five occasions so far, including two friendly encounters, with their 2005 meeting ending in a 1-1 draw, while Brazil secured a 2-0 victory over Croatia in 2018. However, the Checkered Ones stunned the record World Cup winners by eliminating them 2-1 on penalties in Qatar.
Brazil team overview
Brazil head into this high-profile friendly clash in Orlando in a phase of tactical recalibration under the guidance of former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, having suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to France a few days ago, a result that once again exposed their defensive frailties despite their trademark attacking flair.
In addition to a somewhat underwhelming fifth-place finish in the CONMEBOL qualification standings, the Selecao have also struggled to build momentum in their World Cup preparations, with a routine 2-0 victory over Senegal standing as their only bright spot across the last four friendly outings.
Memories of their 2022 World Cup quarter-final elimination at the hands of Croatia still linger, and Brazil’s bid for redemption against the Vatreni has been hindered by a lack of cutting edge in the final third, managing just a single goal in each of their previous two appearances.
With Real Madrid winger Rodrygo ruled out of the upcoming World Cup due to a long-term injury, Ancelotti has turned to fresh attacking options, handing call-ups to Bournemouth’s Rayan and Premier League’s second-top scorer Igor Thiago in an effort to reinforce the frontline.
Last matches of Brazil
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Brazil
1 : 2
France
Friendly International
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Brazil
1 : 1
Tunisia
Friendly International
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Brazil
2 : 0
Senegal
Friendly International
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Japan
3 : 2
Brazil
Friendly International
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Korea Republic
0 : 5
Brazil
Non-FIFA Friendlies
Brazil lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Ederson
Defenders
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6
Douglas Santos
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15
Marquinhos
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14
Bremer
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24
Roger Ibañez
Midfielders
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22
Gabriel Martinelli
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5
Casemiro
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8
Andrey Santos
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20
Luiz Henrique
Forwards
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9
João Pedro
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7
Matheus Cunha
Croatia team overview
Meanwhile, Croatia arrive at Camping World Stadium carrying the aura of a proven tournament force, having emphatically secured their place at the 2026 World Cup by topping UEFA Group L, a campaign underpinned by a remarkably resilient backline that conceded just four goals across eight qualifying outings.
The Balkan nation heads into this high-profile friendly in buoyant spirits, currently riding a six-match unbeaten streak in all competitions (W5 D1), a run they extended with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Colombia in Houston during their opening March fixture.
Having memorably eliminated the five-time world champions on penalties at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Croatia will also draw confidence from that psychological edge, and with the clinical Andrej Kramaric enjoying arguably the finest form of his career, they will be poised to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
After experimenting with rotations and tactical tweaks against Colombia, head coach Zlatko Dalic is now expected to field a significantly stronger lineup, with the legendary 40-year-old Luka Modric set to orchestrate proceedings from midfield from the first whistle.
Last matches of Croatia
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Montenegro
2 : 3
Croatia
WC Qualification Europe
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Croatia
3 : 1
Faroe Islands
WC Qualification Europe
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Croatia
3 : 0
Gibraltar
WC Qualification Europe
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Czech Republic
0 : 0
Croatia
WC Qualification Europe
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Croatia
4 : 0
Montenegro
WC Qualification Europe
Croatia lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Dominik Livakovic
Defenders
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3
Marin Pongracic
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22
Luka Vuskovic
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25
Martin Erlić
Midfielders
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14
Ivan Perišić
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21
Luka Sucic
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10
Luka Modrić
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2
Josip Stanisic
Forwards
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16
Martin Baturina
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9
Andrej Kramaric
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24
Marco Pašalić
Prediction
While Brazil will undoubtedly look to harness the electric atmosphere in Orlando to exact a measure of revenge for their 2022 World Cup heartache, they face a Croatia side that has elevated the art of being difficult to beat to a near-scientific level.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Selecao possess the individual flair and explosive verticality to breach almost any backline, yet they remain prone to the occasional lapse in concentration that a veteran Croatian midfield, anchored by the ageless Luka Modric, is perfectly equipped to exploit.
Ultimately, both managers will likely use this high-profile friendly to experiment with their bench as the second half progresses, potentially diluting the game's intensity and leading to a shared spoils scenario that preserves Vatreni’s impressive six-match unbeaten run.
Three Reasons we expect BTTS - Yes
- BTTS has landed in three of Brazil’s last four friendly matches.
- Croatia have netted 2+ goals in each of their last four outings.
- Croatia’s last three matches in a row have all seen BTTS outcomes.
Main prediction Brazil - Croatia
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.66
