Croatia vs Scotland
head-to-head record
- Croatia wins
- 2
- Draws
- 3
- Scotland wins
- 3
8 meetings, 2000 to 2024Goals: Croatia 7, Scotland 8
Croatia and Scotland have met 8 times since 2000. Scotland have won 3, Croatia 2, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 15 November 2024, when Scotland won 1–0 in the Nations League.
The 8 meetings have produced 15 goals, 1.88 per game. The biggest win is Croatia’s 3–1 at the European Championship in 2021.
Who has won more, Croatia or Scotland?
All matches8 matches
Competitive7 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Croatia 7, Scotland 81.88 per game
- First meeting
- Croatia 1–1 ScotlandWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Oct 2000
- Most recent
- Scotland 1–0 CroatiaNations League, 15 Nov 2024
- Croatia’s biggest win
- Scotland 1–3 CroatiaEuropean Championship, 22 Jun 2021
- Scotland’s biggest win
- Scotland 2–0 CroatiaWorld Cup qualifying, 15 Oct 2013
- Most goals in a meeting
- Scotland 1–3 CroatiaEuropean Championship, 22 Jun 2021
- Biggest upset
- Croatia 0–1 ScotlandWorld Cup qualifying, 7 Jun 2013Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 9.0%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Croatia 1912 (19th), Scotland 1780 (40th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Scotland1Croatia0
Nations League
Glasgow, Scotland
- Croatia2Scotland1
Nations League
Zagreb, Croatia
- Scotland1Croatia3
European Championship
Glasgow, Scotland
- Scotland2Croatia0
World Cup qualifying
Glasgow, Scotland
- Croatia0Scotland1
World Cup qualifying
Zagreb, Croatia
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Croatia win and drops with every Scotland 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
3 matches
111
CroatiaDrawsScotland
In Scotland's home games
5 matches
122
CroatiaDrawsScotland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Croatia | Draws | Scotland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1–4 |
| Nations League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–2 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
| European Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 4 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Croatia | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 22021 to 2024 | 22013 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32000 to 2008 | 52000 to 2013 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 11 October 2000 to 26 March 2008.
Top scorers in Croatia vs Scotland
- 1Robert SnodgrassScotland2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 8 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Croatia and Scotland played each other?
8 times, starting on 11 October 2000. 7 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Croatia and Scotland?
Scotland, with 3 wins to 2. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Croatia vs Scotland?
Croatia’s 3–1 win at the European Championship on 22 June 2021 in Glasgow.
When did Croatia and Scotland last play?
On 15 November 2024 in Glasgow, when Scotland won 1–0 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Croatia and Scotland?
In 7 competitive matches, Croatia have 2 wins, Scotland have 3, and 2 ended level.
Every Croatia vs Scotland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1–0 | Croatia | Nations League | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Croatia | 2–1 | Scotland | Nations League | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Scotland | 1–3 | Croatia | European Championship | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Scotland | 2–0 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Croatia | 0–1 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Scotland | 1–1 | Croatia | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Scotland | 0–0 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Croatia | 1–1 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia |
Recent form
Croatia
- Lv SpainNations League1–2Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Lv EnglandNations League0–7Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Lat SpainNations League1–4Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wat Czech RepublicNations League2–1Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lv PortugalWorld Cup1–2Thu 2 Jul 2026
Scotland
- Lv SloveniaNations League1–2Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Wat North MacedoniaNations League2–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Lv SwitzerlandNations League0–3Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Dat SloveniaNations League0–0Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Lv BrazilWorld Cup0–3Wed 24 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.