Lineups - Jun 17, 2026 - Group L
England vs Croatia: Lineups, Key Players and XI Risk
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The model lean for England vs Croatia is England win (50%), the most likely score is 1-1, expected total goals are 2.27, and risk is medium; final score 4-2.
Key Takeaway
The model lean for England vs Croatia is England win (50%), the most likely score is 1-1, expected total goals are 2.27, and risk is medium; final score 4-2.
Model leanEngland win 50%
Predicted score1-1
Expected total goals2.27
Risk levelmedium
Post-Match Review Status
England vs Croatia is completed with final score 4-2. This page keeps the pre-match model read and compares it with the forecast score 1-1.
England vs Croatia lineups and key players
England watch list: Harry Edward Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka, Declan Rice, John Stones. Croatia watch list: Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić. This page uses available player data and likely XI candidates; unconfirmed official lineups or injuries are marked as pending rather than invented.
Key players
England
England has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.
| Key players | Harry Edward Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka, Declan Rice, John Stones |
|---|---|
| Likely XI | Jordan Lee Pickford, John Stones, Addji Keaninkin Marc-Isreal Guehi, Ezri Ngoyo Konsa, Reece Lewis James |
| Bench depth | Oliver George Arthur Watkins, Anthony Michael Gordon, Eberechi Oluchi Eze, Morgan Elliot Rogers, Chukwunonso Azuka Tristan Madueke |
Key players
Croatia
Croatia has 6 key players and 11 likely XI candidates in the current data layer.
| Key players | Luka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić |
|---|---|
| Likely XI | Dominik Livaković, Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-car, Josip Šutalo, Josip Stanišić |
| Bench depth | Nikola Vlašić, Martin Baturina, Petar Sučić, Luka Sučić, Marin Pongračić |
The lineup module uses available player data; unconfirmed XI, injuries and rotation remain pending.
Trust
Data Status and Use Boundary
Sources: schedule.csv, game_predictions.csv, Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players.
Odds statusMarket odds cache when matched; official Sporttery pending; model fair odds for comparison
Lineup statusLikely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
Forecast typePost-match model backtest
Use boundaryEntertainment only, not betting advice
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Primary forecast
England vs Croatia: primary prediction
The primary page for this fixture: start with who is more likely to win.
Search angle
England vs Croatia: lineups
Focused on key players, likely XI, bench depth and pending source status.
FAQ
Who is more likely to win England vs Croatia?England win
The model currently leans England win at 50%, with projected score 1-1 and final score 4-2.
What is the England vs Croatia score prediction?1-1
The model score is 1-1, expected total goals are 2.27, Over 2.5 is around 40%, and BTTS is around 44%.
Are the England vs Croatia odds official?Market odds cache when matched; official Sporttery pending; model fair odds for comparison
They are not official lottery odds. The page shows public market reference odds when the site cache matches; official Sporttery stays pending, and model fair odds are only probability comparisons.
Are England vs Croatia lineups confirmed?Likely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
If official XI is not published, the page only shows likely XI candidates and available player data, marked as pending.
Where do England and Croatia player notes come from?Lineup status
England and Croatia notes use available public player data and likely XI candidates; official XI, injuries and rotation remain pending until confirmed.