Match Summary
Croatia U17 defeated Netherlands U17 3:1. The match was played in UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification 2025. Goals were scored by P. Horvat 16′, T. Kusanović 22′, T. Kusanović 35′, L. Acheampong 76′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Croatia U17 made 5 substitutions, Netherlands U17 made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Croatia U17 and Netherlands U17 — 4 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Croatia U17 lined up in a — formation under M. Budimir, while Netherlands U17 deployed a — under P. van den Berg.
Midfield Control
Croatia U17 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Netherlands U17's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Age & Experience
The average age of Croatia U17's starting XI is 17.0 (youngest: M. Grahovac (17), oldest: M. Grahovac (17)), while Netherlands U17 average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Rivalry since 2023
Croatia U17 vs Netherlands U17 Head to Head Results· 2
Croatia U17 and Netherlands U17 have met 2 times — Croatia U17 won 1, Netherlands U17 won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Croatia U17 leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (4 for the home side, 3 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Croatia U17 have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Netherlands U17 show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Winner: Netherlands U17, plus over 2.5 goals
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026