| Moneyline Pick | Belgium to Win (+160) |
| Player Prop | Romelu Lukaku to Score (+190) |
| Same Game Parlay | Belgium to Win + Romelu Lukaku to Score + BTTS |
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Croatia vs Belgium Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Venue: Stadion HNK Rijeka
- Location: Rijeka, Croatia
- Last H2H match: Croatia 0-0 Belgium (World Cup, December 2022)
Croatia vs Belgium Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Belgium to Win
- Odds: +160 (Tonybet)
Belgium to win is a strong value pick. Croatia had the stronger qualifying campaign, taking 22 points from eight games with 26 goals, 24.5 xG, only four goals conceded, and 5.2 xGA.
Still, Belgium’s numbers are equally impressive: 29 goals from 23.2 xG, 18 points, 21.0 xPoints, and an unbeaten qualifying record.
Croatia’s midfield control remains elite with Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić, but the visitors have more runners behind the line and more goal threat in transition. With both teams managing World Cup preparation, Belgium’s superior depth in attack could prove decisive.
Croatia vs Belgium Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Romelu Lukaku to Score
- Odds: +190 (Tonybet)
Romelu Lukaku remains Belgium’s primary penalty-box finisher with 89 goals in 124 caps. The matchup suits him well because Croatia are expected to defend with three centre-backs, a system that can protect the box but also leaves space for wide deliveries and cutbacks.
Lukaku does not require a high volume of possession to score. One clean cross, a penalty, or a second-ball chance could be enough.
Belgium’s likely game plan also supports this prop. If they win, it will probably come through direct attacks and box pressure rather than long possession spells. Expect the forward to score at least once.
Croatia vs Belgium Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Belgium to Win + Romelu Lukaku to Score + BTTS
Belgium to Win: Neither side holds a significant advantage on paper. However, Belgium are on an 11-match unbeaten streak and have enough attacking quality to edge this contest.
Romelu Lukaku to Score: Lukaku is Belgium’s all-time top scorer with 89 goals. Given his physical traits and Croatia’s defensive issues, he looks well-positioned to capitalise on any lapses from their opponents.
BTTS: The hosts have seen both teams score in each of their last four games, and the visitors in four of their last five.
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That tracks with the tactical picture: Croatia’s back-three leaves space behind the wing-backs when they push high, which Belgium’s wide runners, particularly Doku, are built to exploit.
Going the other way, Kramarić arrives with 14 Bundesliga goals and Modrić and Kovačić to supply him. Both sides have clear paths to goal.
Croatia vs Belgium Team News
Croatia Team News
Croatia beat Colombia 2-1, but then lost 3-1 to Brazil after conceding twice late in the match, including a penalty and a transition goal. That highlighted the risks associated with this new back-three setup.
Croatia control midfield well, but when their wing-backs push high, quick wide forwards can attack the outside centre-backs.
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— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 1, 2026
The team’s key men are still Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Ivan Perišić, Joško Gvardiol, and Andrej Kramarić. While Modrić is 40 and gradually nearing the end of his career, his presence in the midfield remains crucial. Kramarić has scored 14 goals in the Bundesliga this season.
Croatia’s main absentee is Lovro Majer. Andrej Kramarić has been managing an adductor issue, but head coach Zlatko Dalić has downplayed concerns regarding his availability.
Belgium Team News
The biggest story surrounding Belgium is their transition from the old “Golden Generation” to a more vertical and aggressive side under Rudy Garcia.
The team qualified unbeaten for the World Cup, finishing top of Group J with 18 points, 29 goals, and 23.2 xG.
Jeremy Doku is currently Belgium’s most in-form player. He’s scored five goals and made five assists for Man City in 2025-26.
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— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 1, 2026
Thibaut Courtois will also be instrumental, as he is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world, despite spending a lengthy spell sidelined through injury.
Belgium arrive with most of their core available. Romelu Lukaku has returned to the squad after an injury-hit season. Kevin De Bruyne also joins the camp after managing physical issues during the club season.
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