Croatia vs Gibraltar: H2H, lineups and match prediction — October 12, 2025
Gibraltar
On October 12th, in another round of World Cup qualification, Croatia will host Gibraltar on home soil. Read on for a detailed preview of the match and our prediction.
See also: Faroe Islands vs Czechia prediction and betting tips 12 Оctober 2025
Match preview
After five rounds, Croatia leads Group L with 13 points. Zlatko Dalic's team has netted 17 goals, conceded just one, and recorded four wins and one draw.
The only draw came in the most recent round against the Czech Republic. Both teams played a cautious game, which was reflected in the final score — 0-0. Additionally, Croatia earned victories over the same Czech Republic (5-1), Faroe Islands (1-0), Montenegro (4-0), and Gibraltar (7-0).
Gibraltar is the undisputed outsider of the group: five defeats in five rounds, two goals scored, and seventeen conceded.
It was against Croatia that Gibraltar suffered their heaviest defeat of the group, and it’s highly likely that another rout could occur in the return fixture.
Probable lineups
Croatia: Livakovic; Jakic, Sutalo, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol; Modric, Sucic, Pasalic; Kramaric, Perisic; Fruk
Gibraltar: Banda; Jolley, McClafferty, Lopes, Valarino; Bent, Scanlon, Clinton; Richards, Jessop, De Barr
Match facts and head-to-head
- Croatia has, as expected, won both encounters against Gibraltar
- Croatia is unbeaten in its last five matches: four wins and a draw
- Gibraltar has lost seven matches in a row
Prediction
Croatia can secure a World Cup berth with a win in this very match, especially with home support and strong form. I expect plenty of goals from the hosts. My prediction: total over 4.5 at 1.65 odds.
