GROUP LMATCHDAY 1

England vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 Prediction

2026-06-13 · MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

10,000 Sim Result

42%England+138
25%Draw+300
33%Croatia+203
Over 2.5: Yes ✓BTTS: Yes ✓

Top Value Play

Kane anytime scorer

England

Odds+550
Advance %87.1%
Win title %8.3%

Croatia

Odds+2500
Advance %67.2%
Win title %1.8%

Match Analysis

England and Croatia meet in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 2026-06-13 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. This is one of the tighter matches in Group L. The simulation sees these teams as closely matched, with just a 9-point spread. England enters with a 87.1% advancement probability in our model vs Croatia at 67.2%. The Over 2.5 goals is our primary market play. The combined attacking profiles of these sides project to a high-scoring affair. Both Teams to Score is also in play — both sides have real scoring threats that should test the opposing defense. Top value play: Kane anytime scorer.

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For the full methodology behind these projections, see How Our Monte Carlo Simulation Works. All 48-team advancement probabilities are available in the Full Simulation Results.