Croatia vs Ghana Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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As Group L draws to a close on Saturday evening, Croatia and Ghana will battle it out for a place in the knockouts in Philadelphia, where somewhat surprisingly, the Ghanaians have a more than tiny chance of topping the group.
Following their rather chaotic defeat against the English, where they were far too open and all over the place at the back, the Croats knuckled down, tightened up and ground out an all-important win during the second round of group games. They now have a strong chance of going through, as long as they avoid defeat here.
Both teams have plenty to fight for here, and this should be a good battle. At odds of +110, the most appealing pre-match bet is ‘Both Teams to Score’.
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Croatia vs Ghana Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 |
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3
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Croatia and Ghana Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 7, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 12, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 17, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Oct 12, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 8, 2025 - World Cup
May 31, 2025 - International Friendlies
May 28, 2025 - International Friendlies
Mar 21, 2025 - World Cup
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 23, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 22, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Croatia - Ghana: Form Analysis
Given that they previously made a name for themselves as being ultra-tough battlers in major tournaments, the Croats folded rather tamely against England during the first round of group games, deploying a very open style, one that proved to be incredibly costly in the defensive third. They did tighten up last time out, but that was largely by default, with Zlatko Dalić’s men taking on an offensively weak Panama team.
They did tighten up last time out, but that was largely by default, with Zlatko Dalić’s men taking on an offensively weak Panama team.
For Ghana, this World Cup has gone surprisingly well. When we consider that this is the same Ghana team that failed to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations, it was fair to assume that making headway at this tournament would be beyond the men now coached by Carlos Queiroz. However, clearly, the appointment of the wily Portuguese boss has had a positive effect, and having won one and tied one, conceding no goals, the Ghanaians have a shot at winning the group.
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Ghana v Croatia last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Substitutes
D. Kotarski
I. Pandur
DefenderD. Caleta-Car
M. Erlic
K. Jakic
L. Vuskovic
MidfielderP. Sucic
M. Pasalic
N. Vlasic
N. Moro
T. Fruk
L. Sucic
ForwardA. Budimir
A. Kramaric
I. Matanovic
L. Zigi
J. Anang
DefenderK. Oppong
D. Luckassen
B. Rahman
A. Mumin
A. Seidu
MidfielderE. Owusu
A. Boakye
ForwardE. Nuamah
C. Bonsu Baah
A. Fatawu
B. Thomas-Asante
K. Sulemana
P. Adu
Missing players
L. Zigi
Croatia & Ghana Squad Analysis
Will Zlatko Dalić’ change much ahead of this game? Probably not. Mateo Kovacic came into midfield ahead of the Panama game, and alongside Luka Modric, he helped to steady the ship and should remain in the starting XI. Ante Budimir has not yet started at this tournament, but the prolific LaLiga scorer came off the bench to fire home the winner last time and that might be enough for him to earn his first start of the competition.
If Queiroz is looking to bolster things up top, then Brandon Thomas-Asante, who scored regular goals for Coventry City as they earned promotion to the English Premier League last season, is an option.
The Ghana XI that took to the field against England in Boston performed very well, so it won’t be a surprise if we see the same team get down to business against Croatia. If Queiroz is looking to bolster things up top, then Brandon Thomas-Asante, who scored regular goals for Coventry City as they earned promotion to the English Premier League last season, is an option.
Most goals and assists
Croatia
Ghana
P. Musa
(1 Goals)
,
M. Baturina
(1 Goals)
,
A. Budimir
(1 Goals)
C. Yirenkyi
(1 Goals)
I. Perisic
(1 Assists)
,
P. Sucic
(1 Assists)
,
J. Stanisic
(1 Assists)
B. Thomas-Asante
(1 Assists)
Croatia - Ghana Key Points
- The Croats looked very poor at guarding against the break in that first game against England.
- Both Ghana and Croatia found the net against Panama.
- The Croatians have scored in 100% of their matches at this tournament.
- Both teams have now scored in six of Croatia's last eight games.
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Our Croatia vs Ghana Prediction
We did see the Ghanaians drop quite deep against the English, but they still produced a few moments of counter-attacking promise, one that really should’ve been capitalized on. Also, with someone like Antoine Semenyo in their ranks, they’re always going to create something, plus given how open the Croats looked against England, the Africans can be expected to be a little more adventurous in this game.
Panama really should’ve scored against Ghana and so should England, so do not bank on Carlo Queiroz’s men keeping a third clean sheet on the spin. Goals at both ends look a little more likely than odds of +110 may indicate.
Our Croatia vs Ghana Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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