vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Czechia go into their opening Nations League fixture with two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six international matches: the most recent is a 0-3 defeat to Mexico, before that a 1-1 draw with South Africa. Before that a 1-2 defeat away at South Korea, further back a 3-1 win over Guatemala, a 2-1 win over Kosovo and, opening the run, a 1-1 draw with Denmark. Croatia arrive with three wins and three defeats in their last six: the most recent is a 1-2 defeat away at Portugal, before that a 2-1 win over Ghana. Before that a 1-0 win away at Panama, further back a 2-4 defeat away at England, a 2-1 win over Slovenia and, opening the run, a 0-2 defeat to Belgium. In the head to head record the most recent meeting, played in Czechia, finished 0-0; before that Croatia won 5-1 at home, before that another draw, 1-1 also in Croatia, and in the earliest meeting, played in Czechia, the game finished 2-2. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.