Croatia vs Slovenia Betting Tips & Predictions – Blazers to Bounce Back in Varazdin
Ahead of the World Cup 2026, Croatia look to rebound from a loss to Belgium by facing Slovenia, a side that continues to struggle despite a recent coaching change. Croatia's strong qualification run, dominant head-to-head record, and Slovenia's poor form point towards a likely Croatian victory, potentially with a clean sheet. Backing Croatia to win to nil is a recommended bet for bettors. Team news and predicted lineups remain to be announced, but current form heavily favors Croatia.
- Croatia will want to boost their spirits before travelling to North America
- We are backing them to beat Slovenia without conceding
- Check our preview for Croatia vs Slovenia below
Slovenia haven’t improved much under new coach Bostjan Cesar. Croatia are in need of morale boosting victory ahead of the World Cup 2026 and I will back them to win to nil on Sunday.
- Key Stats
- Blazers Dominate H2H
- Croatia Looking to Bounce Back After Belgium Loss
- Slovenia Under New Leadership
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Croatia have won 8 of their last 11 matches.
- Croatia have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Slovenia.
Blazers Dominate H2H
Croatia have a 7-1 advantage against Slovenia, 4 matches ending without a winner.
Croatia Looking to Bounce Back After Belgium Loss
Croatia once again had fantastic results in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, topping Group L with 22 out of possible 24 points ahead of the Czech Republic, Faroe Islands, Montenegro and Gibraltar, maintaining stunning 26-4 goal difference.
The Blazers started 2026 with a 2-1 victory against Colombia on a neutral court in Orlando in late March, followed by a 3-1 defeat against Brazil a couple of days later, conceding two goals around stoppage time.
Earlier this week, Zlatko Dalic’s side had a disappointing performance in front of the home crowd, losing 2-0 to Belgium, ending the clash with 1.17-0.92 expected goals but fired just one shot on target.
Slovenia Under New Leadership
Slovenia had a disappointing run in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, securing just four points in six games to finish behind Switzerland and Kosovo in Group B, netting just three goals while failing to secure a single victory.
They appointed Bostjan Cesar as the new national coach in late January, lost to Hungary 1-0 in his debut in a friendly match in late March, but a couple of days later ended the winless run with a 3-2 win over Montenegro.
Earlier this week, the Dragons were tagged favorites in a home clash against Cyprus but barely got away with a 1-1 draw even though the opposition had Panagiotis Andreou sent off in the 61st minute.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Croatia (3-4-2-1) Dominik Livakovic; Josip Sutalo, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Gvardiol; Josip Stanisic, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic; Nikola Vlasic, Martin Baturina; Ante Budimir
The home side have received major boosts with the returns of Josko Gvardiol, Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic to full fitness.
The home side have received major boosts with the returns of Josko Gvardiol, Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic to full fitness.
Slovenia (3-5-2) Jan Oblak; David Brekalo, Jaka Bijol, Vanja Drkusic; Zan Karnicnik, Sandi Lovric, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Adrian Seslar, Erik Janza; Klemen Sturm, Zan Vipotnik
The visitors have to cope without their star striker Benjamin Sesko, who must miss out again due to a shin injury.
The visitors have to cope without their star striker Benjamin Sesko, who must miss out again due to a shin injury.
Verdict
Slovenia have won just one match in the last 12 months, failing to find rhythm even after appointing new national coach. Croatia are backed to win without conceding in their final test ahead of the World Cup 2026.
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