England vs Croatia prediction 12.11.2026 | Nations League

England enters this one on the back of an impressive summer run, having finished third overall at the 2026 World Cup and picking up nine points in the Nations League group stage so far.

The Three Lions look to lock down a quarter-final spot following a 3-0 victory against Czechia. Thomas Tuchel’s men boast an incredible defensive record at Wembley, winning six of their last seven competitive games at home and keeping six clean sheets.

I think their home consistency is easily the best in Europe right now. Up front, captain Harry Kane remains a lethal threat after securing the Ballon d'Or.

He's set to break the all-time appearance record in this match. However, Tuchel will be without Arsenal's duo of Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka who have been ruled out of the Croatia clash due injuries.

Croatia prepares for this one on the back of a bruising run of form, facing immediate pressure after starting their Nations League group stage with a solitary victory from four matches.

The Vatreni initially showed real promise by securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Czechia. Slaven Bilić’s men have completely collapsed since that opening encounter, crashing into a miserable three-match losing streak.

On the road, their competitive away form remains highly dependable, highlighted by the fact that they have lost only one of their last six competitive away games. I think this solid defensive resilience on travel days gives them a fighting chance to steady the ship here.

In midfield, the legendary Luka Modrić continues to serve as the primary creative spark to drag his side out of this rough spell. Unfortunately, the squad must cope without regular forward Andrej Kramarić, who was completely ruled out of this window due to a recent injury.