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W W W L W
8W 0D 2L ▲ Improving
VS
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8:45 pm
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Wembley Stadium (London)
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Croatia
Away
L L L W L
4W 0D 6L ▼ Declining
Thursday, 12th November 2026 Selection
1
Backing England to win
Implied Prob79.4%Bookie's implied odds
Our Edge-19.4%Overpriced
Kelly %0%Suggested bankroll %
TICKET #30A4210E
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Written & reviewed by BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst · Last checked 12 Nov 2026
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Supporting Bets
Extras
Primary Selection
1 — England to win
1.26
Over 2.5 Goals80% Over 1.5 Goals95%
📋 Betting Slip / Acca Builder
England vs Croatia Competition: UEFA Nations League Date: Thursday, 12th November 2026 KO: 8:45 pm Pick: 1 (England to win) Odds: 1.26 Confidence: 60% Also: Over 2.5 Goals (80%) Also: Over 1.5 Goals (95%) Ticket #30A4210E
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Head to Head
Record
6
England
1
Draws
3
Croatia
10
Meetings
3.8
Avg Goals
60%
BTTS
70%
Over 2.5
Supports Tip England won 6 of the last 10 meetings (1 draws).
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Stats Duel
Comparison
England
Metric
Croatia
3
Goals For / Game
1.2
1.3
Goals Against / Game
2.4
40%
Clean Sheets
10%
8-0-2
W — D — L
4-0-6
Win Rate
80%
40%
4
Avg Goals
95%
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
65%
BTTS Rate
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Score Probability Matrix
Poisson Model
C0
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
E0
0-0 1.9%
0-1 2.4%
0-2 1.5%
0-3 0.6%
0-4 0.2%
0-5 0.1%
E1
1-0 5.2%
1-1 6.5%
1-2 4.1%
1-3 1.7%
1-4 0.5%
1-5 0.1%
E2
2-0 7.0%
2-1 8.8%
2-2 5.5%
2-3 2.3%
2-4 0.7%
2-5 0.2%
E3
3-0 6.3%
3-1 7.9%
3-2 4.9%
3-3 2.1%
3-4 0.6%
3-5 0.2%
E4
4-0 4.3%
4-1 5.3%
4-2 3.3%
4-3 1.4%
4-4 0.4%
4-5 0.1%
E5
5-0 2.3%
5-1 2.9%
5-2 1.8%
5-3 0.8%
5-4 0.2%
5-5 0.1%
Top Scores 2-1(8.8%) 3-1(7.9%) 2-0(7.0%)
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Team Ratings
Grades
England
Overall
8.0 —
Scoring
10.0 —
Defence
5.7 —
Croatia
Overall
4.0 ▲
Scoring
4.0 ▲
Defence
2.0 ▲
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Combination Markets
Smart Picks
Result & BTTS
Home Win & BTTS Yes 44%
Home Win & BTTS No 23%
Draw & BTTS Yes 0%
Draw & BTTS No 0%
Away Win & BTTS Yes 21%
Away Win & BTTS No 12%
Result & Goals
Home Win & Over 2.5 54%
Home Win & Under 2.5 13%
Draw & Over 2.5 0%
Draw & Under 2.5 0%
Away Win & Over 2.5 26%
Away Win & Under 2.5 7%
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Stake Calculator
Bankroll Tool
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Kelly %
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Stake
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Potential Profit
Uses the Kelly Criterion at your selected fraction. Half Kelly (0.5) is recommended for reduced variance. Not financial advice.
🔎 How we calculate confidence, edge & Kelly %

Our confidence score blends three inputs: the market-implied signal from public odds, the head-to-head record between these two sides, and each team's recent form (weighted by sample size). No single input can move the score more than 18 points from the market signal, which keeps the model grounded.

  • Edge compares our confidence against the bookmaker's implied probability from the odds you enter — a positive number suggests the price may be generous relative to our model.
  • Kelly % is a standard bankroll-management formula, not a guarantee — it sizes a stake relative to perceived edge and odds.
  • Score matrix uses a Poisson distribution built from each side's recent scoring and conceding rates.

All models are statistical estimates, not certainties. Treat every figure on this page as one input into your own decision, not as a promise of an outcome.

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Match Archives
History
Head to Head
03.10.26UNL
Croatia0
England7
17.06.26WC
England4
Croatia2
13.06.21EUR
England1
Croatia0
18.11.18UNL
England2
Croatia1
12.10.18UNL
Croatia0
England0
11.07.18WC
Croatia2
England1
09.09.09WC
England5
Croatia1
10.09.08WC
Croatia1
England4
21.11.07EUR
England2
Croatia3
11.10.06EUR
Croatia2
England0
Recent Form
England
06.10.26UNL
England3
Czech Republic0
W
03.10.26UNL
Croatia0
England7
W
29.09.26UNL
Czech Republic0
England2
W
26.09.26UNL
England2
Spain3
L
18.07.26WC
France4
England6
W
15.07.26WC
England1
Argentina2
L
11.07.26WC
Norway1
England2
W
06.07.26WC
Mexico2
England3
W
01.07.26WC
England2
D.R. Congo1
W
27.06.26WC
Panama0
England2
W
Croatia
06.10.26UNL
Croatia1
Spain2
L
03.10.26UNL
Croatia0
England7
L
29.09.26UNL
Spain4
Croatia1
L
26.09.26UNL
Czech Republic1
Croatia2
W
03.07.26WC
Portugal2
Croatia1
L
27.06.26WC
Croatia2
Ghana1
W
24.06.26WC
Panama0
Croatia1
W
17.06.26WC
England4
Croatia2
L
07.06.26FI
Croatia2
Slovenia1
W
02.06.26FI
Croatia0
Belgium2
L
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Match Analysis
Writeup

Professional betting is not glamorous. There is no inside information, no secret line to the dressing room — just the same analytical graft on every fixture you consider, and the discipline to know when the price is worth taking and when it is not. For this UEFA Nations League game, the work says the price is worth taking, and here is the full picture.

The home side comes in on 4 wins, 1 loss from their last 5 games, which is public and already baked into the line. The layer most casual bettors skip is the texture of those recent home matches. Have they been creating quality chances that the scoreline reflects, or grinding out results against the run of play? The quality behind the recent results tells you whether this is a team that deserves its price or one that has been riding its luck — and Wembley Stadium (London) usually settles that argument.

The visitors arrive on 1 win, 4 losses from their last 5 games, the most useful single data point for projecting how they perform away from home. Travelling sides carry their recent momentum — good or bad — into each successive away day, and it tends to take a significant event to break an established pattern.

With both ends assessed, our position is 1 at @1.26, which we have run through the full process and rate at around 46%. Kick-off is 8:45 pm.

That is the recommendation, backed by the graft behind it. Do not miss the rest of today’s tips on the site — the professional edge is built one disciplined read at a time, not from a single lucky line.

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BettingProfessional1x2 Editorial Desk
Senior Football Analyst
Reviews statistical models against historical results before every tip is published. Cross-checks head-to-head and form data with independent sources.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
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Quick Answers
FAQ
What is the recommended bet for England vs Croatia?
Our selection is 1 — England to win, priced at approximately 1.26. Tip confidence rating: 60%.
What is England's current form?
England have won 8, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches.
How has Croatia been performing recently?
Croatia have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 6 defeats from 10 recent games.
What does the head-to-head record show?
England lead with 6 wins versus Croatia's 3, with 1 draws across 10 meetings.
How many goals are expected in this match?
Recent fixtures involving these sides average 4 goals per game. The head-to-head BTTS rate stands at 60%.
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