England vs Croatia Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (June 17)

England vs Croatia Main Match Info

• Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
• Venue: Dallas Stadium
• Location: Arlington, United States
• Last H2H match: England 1-0 Croatia (Euro 2020, June 2021)

England vs Croatia Moneyline Prediction

• Moneyline Pick: England to Win
• Odds: -137 (Tonybet)

Thomas Tuchel’s side enter the World Cup in stronger form and with greater consistency. England qualified with a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches, 22 goals scored, and zero conceded. Their underlying numbers were equally impressive, with 2.24 xG per game and only 0.43 xGA.

Croatia also enjoyed an impressive qualifying campaign, with seven wins and one draw while scoring 26 goals and conceding four. However, their recent form has been less convincing, highlighted by a 0-2 loss to Belgium and a narrow 2-1 win over Slovenia.

England will be eager to make a strong start in Group L after a 3-0 win over Costa Rica. Expect the Three Lions to dominate and secure all three points.

England vs Croatia Player Prop

• Prop Bet: Harry Kane to Score
• Odds: +134 (Tonybet)

Harry Kane heads into this match following another outstanding season with Bayern Munich. He registered 36 Bundesliga goals, 26.87 xG, 119 shots, and 67 shots on target. He also remains England’s primary penalty taker and boasts an exceptional career record of 107 converted penalties across all competitions.

The Three Lions’ wide players should be able to isolate Croatia’s full-backs, while Jude Bellingham’s runs can pull midfielders away from Kane. That should create space for Kane between the centre-backs, where he is most dangerous.

England are expected to dominate the territory. If they win, Kane is the most likely player to turn their pressure into a goal, given his form and role within the team.

England vs Croatia Same Game Parlay

• SGP: England to Win + Harry Kane to Score + BTTS 
• Odds: +500 (Tonybet)

England to Win: England hope to end their 60-year wait for a World Cup trophy. Given the quality of players and Croatia’s ongoing generational transition, Thomas Tuchel’s side are favourites to win.

Harry Kane to Score: Kane enjoyed a superb club season. Given his role in England’s squad, he is the most likely player to find the net.

BTTS: Croatia have the individual quality to score even against strong opposition. They’ve netted eight goals across their last five matches, with Modrić finding the net against Slovenia and Perišić a consistent threat in transition. Their 26 qualifying goals in eight games also demonstrate their impressive output. The Three Lions are likely to win, but Croatia should also create chances.

England vs Croatia Team News

England Team News 

England arrive in this match with two consecutive victories. First, they defeated New Zealand 1-0 and then produced a dominant 3-0 performance against Costa Rica. They registered 4.91 xG with 29 shots and 81% possession, while limiting their opponents to a single shot on target.

The key players are in strong form. Kane remains the No. 1 finisher with 36 goals in the Bundesliga, and Rice returned with a goal in the win over Costa Rica. Anthony Gordon also provided a goal and an assist in the same game.

There are no major injury concerns ahead of the clash against Croatia, with all 26 players participating in training on Sunday.

Croatia Team News

Croatia beat Slovenia 2-1 but lost 0-2 to Belgium a few days earlier, and they have conceded nine goals across their last five matches. The Vatreni no longer dominate physically as they did during their 2018 World Cup run, particularly when facing elite opponents with speed.

Luka Modrić showed he can still decide games by scoring in their recent 2-1 win over Slovenia, while Ivan Perišić remains Croatia’s most dangerous transition threat. The emergence of teenage centre-back Luka Vušković is another positive. He was one of Hamburger’s crucial defensive players.

Luka Modrić has recently returned from a fractured cheekbone, while Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol have also dealt with fitness issues. However, all three are available.

England vs Croatia: Where to Watch (Canada) 

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