The UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Group L fixture between Gibraltar and Croatia is set for June 6, 2025, at the Estadio Algarve near Faro, Portugal. Local kick-off is at 20:45, with coverage in Italy, Germany, France and Spain also at 20:45 CEST, while viewers in the UK can tune in from 19:45 BST.
This match represents a crucial opportunity for both sides: Gibraltar still hunting their first victory in this campaign, and Croatia eager to recover from a mixed Nations League showing and strengthen their bid for a World Cup berth. Bookmakers have clearly made their choice, but there is plenty to consider before placing your bets.
Comment les deux équipes abordent-elles ce match ?
Gibraltar sits at the bottom of Group L without a win from five qualifiers so far, recording two losses and three draws. Under head coach Scott Wiseman, the team has shown moments of defensive resilience, often relying on local hero Tjay De Barr to provide attacking impetus. Securing a breakthrough result would be historic, but the challenge of containing a technically superior opponent looms large.
Croatia, led by seasoned manager Zlatko Dalić, has endured a nervy few months—only three wins from their last ten matches and a 5-4 penalty defeat to France in the Nations League quarterfinal. In their last five outings across all competitions, the Croats managed one win, two draws and suffered two defeats. Despite this inconsistency, Croatia’s midfield talent and experience at major tournaments make them strong favourites in the Algarve.
Nos prévisions
We expect Croatia to dominate possession and create the bulk of the chances, particularly in the midfield where they boast several top-tier operators. Gibraltar’s best approach will be to sit deep and look to frustrate the visitors, but odds are that Croatia will break through early and maintain control throughout.
Our score prediction is a confident Croatia win, likely by a margin of three goals. For punters seeking value, an “Over 3.5 goals” market could appeal, given Croatia’s attacking firepower and Gibraltar’s occasional defensive lapses.
Meilleure cote
Bet365: Gibraltar 67.00, Draw 13.00, Croatia 1.02
William Hill: Gibraltar 75.00, Draw 15.00, Croatia 1.01
