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England vs Croatia: Lineups, Key Players and XI Risk

Last updated: Jun 21, 2026 | Entertainment only, not betting advice

Quick Answer

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.

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.

Model leanEngland win 50%
Predicted score1-1
Expected total goals2.27
Risk levelmedium
50%England win
27%Draw
23%Croatia win
1.41 / 0.87xG
40%Over 2.5 goals
44%BTTS

England vs Croatia lineups and key players

England watch list: Harry Edward Kane, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Brian Henderson, John Stones, Declan Rice. 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 playersHarry Edward Kane, Marcus Rashford, Jordan Brian Henderson, John Stones, Declan Rice
Likely XIJordan Lee Pickford, John Stones, Addji Keaninkin Marc-Isreal Guehi, Reece Lewis James, Ezri Ngoyo Konsa
Bench depthOliver 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 playersLuka Modrić, Ivan Perišić, Andrej Kramarić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Pašalić
Likely XIDominik Livaković, Joško Gvardiol, Duje Ćaleta-car, Josip Šutalo, Josip Stanišić
Bench depthNikola Vlašić, Martin Baturina, Luka Sučić, Kristijan Jakić, Petar Sučić

The lineup module uses available player data; unconfirmed XI, injuries and rotation remain pending.

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Data Status and Use Boundary

Sources: schedule.csv, game_predictions.csv, Official FIFA squad list: 48 teams / 1248 players.

Odds statusModel fair odds; official/market live source pending
Lineup statusLikely XI and availability update when official sources confirm
Forecast typePre-match model forecast
Use boundaryEntertainment only, not betting advice

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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.

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?Model fair odds; official/market live source pending

No. Current values are model fair odds; official/market live odds are pending and the page is entertainment reference only.

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.