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Croatia v Czech Republic Stats
Data last updated: Sun 15 Nov 2026, 11:17 UK timeMatch Report
Fixture analysis
Croatia and Czech Republic meet in a UEFA Nations League fixture marked by both teams' recent struggles to maintain defensive solidity. Croatia, under Slaven Bilic's renewed management, bring experience with key players like Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic orchestrating midfield play, while Ante Budimir leads their attack in strong form. Czech Republic, adjusting to life without Patrik Schick, rely on Adam Hlozek and Pavel Sulc to sustain offensive output. Both sides have shown a pattern of scoring and conceding in recent matches, setting the stage for an open contest with attacking intent but defensive vulnerabilities on display.
Both Teams to Score
- Both teams have scored in six of Czech Republic's last seven matches.
- Croatia have conceded in nine of their last ten games, with only one clean sheet.
- Ante Budimir has scored five goals in seven club appearances, boosting Croatia's attack.
- Czech Republic continue to score regularly despite Schick's retirement, led by Hlozek and Sulc.
- Both teams' defensive records suggest a high likelihood of goals at both ends.
Why The Model Likes This Bet
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The model identifies a strong likelihood (73.3%) that both teams will score, supported by recent match data showing frequent goals conceded and scored by both Croatia and Czech Republic. The attacking prowess of Ante Budimir and the consistent scoring from Czech forwards, combined with defensive lapses on both sides, underpin this prediction. The at 1.6 offer positive value given the model's higher chance estimate. This match's tactical setup, with experienced midfielders facilitating forward play and defensive vulnerabilities, further supports the expectation of goals from both teams.
Verdict
BT4Y analyst view
Both teams have demonstrated attacking capabilities but also defensive frailties, making a match with goals at both ends highly probable. Croatia's experienced midfield and Budimir's form combine with Czech Republic's persistent scoring to suggest an open game where both sides find the net.
That suggests the post-Schick question is not simply whether they can score, but whether their attacking output can be supported by a tighter defensive performance.
Quote from Expert
BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score
“Croatia's forward momentum meets Czech Republic's resilient attack, but defensive lapses on both sides make a clean sheet unlikely, pointing to a fixture where both teams are expected to score.”
Key Data Signals
Both Teams to Score evidence
Both teams have scored in six of Czech Republic's last seven matches.
Ante Budimir has scored five goals in seven club appearances, boosting Croatia's attack.
Czech Republic continue to score regularly despite Schick's retirement, led by Hlozek and Sulc.
What To Watch In The Data
Both Teams to Score notes
- Over the last five matches, the fixture trend shows an average of 3 goals per game, with both teams frequently contributing to the scoreline.
- This tempo suggests a lively match with attacking intent and defensive gaps, supporting the likelihood of over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.
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