MODEL PREDICTION · GROUP L · MD1

England vs CroatiaWin Probability & Model Prediction

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · 20:00 UTC · Arlington

Onside's AI model gives England 47%, draw 26%, and Croatia 27%. England is the model favourite (narrow confidence) for this World Cup 2026 Group L fixture on Wednesday.

ENGLAND WIN
47%
DRAW
26%
CROATIA WIN
27%
England47%
Draw 26%
27%Croatia
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MODEL RATIONALE

Premier League footprint matters

England brings 21 Premier League regulars to the squad vs 3 for Croatia — the model treats that as a fitness/quality proxy that tightens the gap when FIFA ranks are similar. Output: England 47% to Croatia's 27%.

WHY THE MODEL THINKS THIS

The four signals, side-by-side

FIFA RANKING
England
#4
Croatia
#11
PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS
England
21
Croatia
3
HOST EDGE
England
Croatia
CONFEDERATION
England
UEFA
Croatia
UEFA
PREMIER LEAGUE THREAD

The PL names in each squad

England21 PL
  • Dean HendersonCrystal Palace
  • Jordan PickfordEverton
  • James TraffordMan City
  • Dan BurnNewcastle
  • Marc GuéhiCrystal Palace
  • Reece JamesChelsea
  • Ezri KonsaAston Villa
  • Tino LivramentoNewcastle
  • + 13 more
Croatia3 PL
  • Joško GvardiolMan City
  • Luka VuškovićSpurs
  • Mateo KovačićMan City
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