Croatia vs Wales
head-to-head record
- Croatia wins
- 4
- Draws
- 3
- Wales wins
- 1
8 meetings, 2002 to 2023Goals: Croatia 12, Wales 7
Croatia and Wales have met 8 times since 2002. Croatia have won 4, Wales 1, and 3 matches ended level. They last met on 15 October 2023, when Wales won 2–1 in Euro qualifying.
The 8 meetings have produced 19 goals, 2.38 per game. The biggest win is Croatia’s 2–0 in World Cup qualifying in 2012. Wales are unbeaten in the last three meetings (1 win, 2 draws).
Who has won more, Croatia or Wales?
All matches8 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Croatia 12, Wales 72.38 per game
- First meeting
- Croatia 1–1 WalesFriendly, 21 Aug 2002
- Most recent
- Wales 2–1 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 15 Oct 2023
- Croatia’s biggest win
- Croatia 2–0 WalesWorld Cup qualifying, 16 Oct 2012
- Wales’ biggest win
- Wales 2–1 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 15 Oct 2023
- Most goals in a meeting
- Wales 2–1 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 15 Oct 2023
- Current run
- Wales unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Wales 2–1 CroatiaEuro qualifying, 15 Oct 2023Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Croatia 1912 (19th), Wales 1732 (52nd)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Wales2Croatia1
Euro qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Croatia1Wales1
Euro qualifying
Split, Croatia
- Wales1Croatia1
Euro qualifying
Cardiff, Wales
- Croatia2Wales1
Euro qualifying
Osijek, Croatia
- Wales1Croatia2
World Cup qualifying
Swansea, Wales
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Croatia win and drops with every Wales 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
320
CroatiaDrawsWales
In Wales's home games
3 matches
111
CroatiaDrawsWales
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Croatia | Draws | Wales | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5–5 |
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4–1 |
| Friendly | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 5 | 12 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 5 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Croatia | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 42010 to 2019 | 12023 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 72002 to 2023 | 32019 to 2023 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 13 October 2019 to 25 March 2023.
Top scorers in Croatia vs Wales
- 1Eduardo da SilvaCroatia2
- 2Gareth BaleWales2(1 penalty)
- 3Harry WilsonWales2
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 Wales played each other?
8 times, starting on 21 August 2002. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Croatia and Wales?
Croatia, with 4 wins to 1. 3 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Croatia vs Wales?
Croatia’s 2–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 16 October 2012 in Osijek.
When did Croatia and Wales last play?
On 15 October 2023 in Cardiff, when Wales won 2–1 in Euro qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Croatia and Wales?
In 6 competitive matches, Croatia have 3 wins, Wales have 1, and 2 ended level.
Every Croatia vs Wales result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | 2–1 | Croatia | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Croatia | 1–1 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Split, Croatia | |
| Wales | 1–1 | Croatia | Euro qualifying | Cardiff, Wales | |
| Croatia | 2–1 | Wales | Euro qualifying | Osijek, Croatia | |
| Wales | 1–2 | Croatia | World Cup qualifying | Swansea, Wales | |
| Croatia | 2–0 | Wales | World Cup qualifying | Osijek, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 2–0 | Wales | Friendly | Osijek, Croatia | |
| Croatia | 1–1 | Wales | Friendly | Varaždin, 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
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.