Croatia vs North Macedonia
head-to-head record
- Croatia wins
- 6
- Draws
- 2
- North Macedonia wins
- 1
9 meetings, 1998 to 2024Goals: Croatia 15, North Macedonia 9
Croatia and North Macedonia have met 9 times since 1998. Croatia have won 6, North Macedonia 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 3 June 2024, when Croatia won 3–0 in a friendly.
The 9 meetings have produced 24 goals, 2.67 per game. The biggest win is Croatia’s 3–0 in a friendly in 2024. Croatia have won the last three meetings.
Who has won more, Croatia or North Macedonia?
All matches9 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Croatia 15, North Macedonia 92.67 per game
- First meeting
- Croatia 3–2 North MacedoniaEuro qualifying, 14 Oct 1998
- Most recent
- Croatia 3–0 North MacedoniaFriendly, 3 Jun 2024
- Croatia’s biggest win
- Croatia 3–0 North MacedoniaFriendly, 3 Jun 2024
- North Macedonia’s biggest win
- North Macedonia 2–0 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 17 Nov 2007
- Most goals in a meeting
- Croatia 3–2 North MacedoniaEuro qualifying, 14 Oct 1998
- Current run
- Croatia, 3 wins in a row
- Biggest upset
- North Macedonia 2–0 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 17 Nov 2007Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 14%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Croatia 1912 (19th), North Macedonia 1585 (84th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Croatia3North Macedonia0
Friendly
Rijeka, Croatia
- North Macedonia1Croatia2
World Cup qualifying
Skopje, North Macedonia
- Croatia1North Macedonia0
World Cup qualifying
Zagreb, Croatia
- North Macedonia2Croatia0
Euro qualifying
Skopje, North Macedonia
- Croatia2North Macedonia1
Euro qualifying
Zagreb, Croatia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Croatia win and drops with every North Macedonia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Croatia's home games
5 matches
410
CroatiaDrawsNorth Macedonia
In North Macedonia's home games
4 matches
211
CroatiaDrawsNorth Macedonia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Croatia | Draws | North Macedonia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6–6 |
| Friendly | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6–2 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 7 | |
| 2000s | 4 | 10 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 3 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Croatia | North Macedonia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 32012 to 2024 | 12007 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51998 to 2007 | 21999 to 2003 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 5 June 1999 to 9 February 2003.
Top scorers in Croatia vs North Macedonia
- 1Davor ŠukerCroatia2
- 2Zvonimir BobanCroatia2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 9 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Croatia and North Macedonia played each other?
9 times, starting on 14 October 1998. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 3 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Croatia and North Macedonia?
Croatia, with 6 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Croatia vs North Macedonia?
Croatia’s 3–0 win in a friendly on 3 June 2024 in Rijeka.
When did Croatia and North Macedonia last play?
On 3 June 2024 in Rijeka, when Croatia won 3–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Croatia and North Macedonia?
In 6 competitive matches, Croatia have 4 wins, North Macedonia have 1, and 1 ended level.
Every Croatia vs North Macedonia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 3–0 | North Macedonia | Friendly | Rijeka, Croatia | |
| North Macedoniaas Macedonia | 1–2 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Skopje, North Macedonia | |
| Croatia | 1–0 | North Macedoniaas Macedonia | World Cup qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| North Macedoniaas Macedonia | 2–0 | Croatia | Euro qualifying | Skopje, North Macedonia | |
| Croatia | 2–1 | North Macedoniaas Macedonia | Euro qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| North Macedoniaas Macedonia | 0–1 | Croatia | Friendly | Skopje, North Macedonia | |
| Croatia | 2–2 | North Macedoniaas Macedonia | Friendly | Šibenik, Croatia | |
| North Macedoniaas Macedonia | 1–1 | Croatia | Euro qualifying | Skopje, North Macedonia | |
| Croatia | 3–2 | North Macedoniaas Macedonia | Euro qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.