Croatia vs Sweden
head-to-head record
- Croatia wins
- 4
- Draws
- 0
- Sweden wins
- 2
6 meetings, 2003 to 2020Goals: Croatia 8, Sweden 7
Croatia and Sweden have met 6 times since 2003. Croatia have won 4, Sweden 2. They last met on 14 November 2020, when Sweden won 2–1 in the Nations League.
The 6 meetings have produced 15 goals, 2.50 per game. The biggest win is Sweden’s 3–1 in a friendly in 2012.
Who has won more, Croatia or Sweden?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Croatia 8, Sweden 72.50 per game
- First meeting
- Sweden 1–2 CroatiaFriendly, 30 Apr 2003
- Most recent
- Sweden 2–1 CroatiaNations League, 14 Nov 2020
- Croatia’s biggest win
- Croatia 2–1 SwedenNations League, 11 Oct 2020
- Sweden’s biggest win
- Croatia 1–3 SwedenFriendly, 29 Feb 2012
- Most goals in a meeting
- Croatia 1–3 SwedenFriendly, 29 Feb 2012
- Biggest upset
- Sweden 1–2 CroatiaFriendly, 30 Apr 2003Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 30%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Croatia 1912 (19th), Sweden 1832 (32nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Sweden2Croatia1
Nations League
Stockholm, Sweden
- Croatia2Sweden1
Nations League
Zagreb, Croatia
- Croatia1Sweden3
Friendly
Zagreb, Croatia
- Croatia1Sweden0
World Cup qualifying
Zagreb, Croatia
- Sweden0Croatia1
World Cup qualifying
Gothenburg, Sweden
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Croatia win and drops with every Sweden 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
201
CroatiaDrawsSweden
In Sweden's home games
3 matches
201
CroatiaDrawsSweden
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Croatia | Draws | Sweden | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2–0 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–4 |
| Nations League | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Croatia | Sweden |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 32003 to 2005 | 12020 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 32003 to 2005 | 12020 |
Top scorers in Croatia vs Sweden
- 1Darijo SrnaCroatia2
Scorer records exist for 4 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Croatia and Sweden played each other?
6 times, starting on 30 April 2003. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Croatia and Sweden?
Croatia, with 4 wins to 2. 0 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Croatia vs Sweden?
Sweden’s 3–1 win in a friendly on 29 February 2012 in Zagreb.
When did Croatia and Sweden last play?
On 14 November 2020 in Stockholm, when Sweden won 2–1 in the Nations League.
What is the competitive record between Croatia and Sweden?
In 4 competitive matches, Croatia have 3 wins, Sweden have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Croatia vs Sweden result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2–1 | Croatia | Nations League | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Croatia | 2–1 | Sweden | Nations League | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 1–3 | Sweden | Friendly | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 1–0 | Sweden | World Cup qualifying | Zagreb, Croatia | |
| Sweden | 0–1 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Gothenburg, Sweden | |
| Sweden | 1–2 | Croatia | Friendly | Solna, Sweden |
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
Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.