Croatia v Ghana, Betting Tips & Odds | WC 2026

World Cup 2026 Predictions

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Last Updated on June 26, 2026

Croatia and Ghana will clash in the third round of their FIFA World Cup group stage games. Both teams will be looking to take the top spot from England if it slips against Panama. Ghana has qualified for the round of 32, but a draw in this game will cement their 2nd place in the group.

Which nation will win this game, or what betting markets are best for this game? At TopBets, we have analyzed the teams’ data and past games to provide you with the top predictions for the Croatia v Ghana World Cup match. Continue reading below!

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Croaria and Ghana will face off for their third 2026 World Cup game at Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA), United States, on 27th June 2026. These sides need to qualify, and it won’t be easy for either side.

Both sides look ready for this game, but which team will get the precious points? Will that influence your betting on this game? Let’s see the match details.

Match Details

Here are the Croatia v Ghana match details:

Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
Matchday: Saturday
Date: 27th June, 2026
Kick-off time: 11 PM Nigerian Time
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA), United States.

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Why this Match Matters

Both teams need to qualify in 2nd position for round 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which can help them get lesser quality teams. Ghana held England to a stalemate, while Croatia lost to England but won against Panama. The Europeans must win this game to improve its chances of qualification and play a better opponent.

Croatia v Ghana Head-to-Head Stats

Croatia and Ghana have not met previously before in a competitive or friendly game before. Below are their last 5 recent results.

Croatia’s Recent Form

Croatia’s national team has been in bad form in their last 5 games. They have failed to win 3 of their last 5 games. In this run, they have scored 6 goals in the run, but have conceded 10 goals. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:

Croatia’s Last Five Matches

Date	Match	Result
24/06/2026	Panama vs. Croatia	Won 0-1
07/06/2026	England vs. Croatia	Lost 4-2
07/06/2026	Croatia vs. Slovenia	Won 2-1
02/06/2026	Croatia vs. Belgium	Lost 0-2
01/04/2026	Croatia vs. Brazil	Lost 1-3

Goals Scored and Conceded

Across Panama’s last 5 games, they have been poor in front of goal, scoring 6 goals in their last 5 games. Also, they have conceded 10 goals and have just 1 clean sheet in their last 5 games. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:

Goals Scored: 6
Goals Conceded: 10
Clean Sheets: 1

Key Trends from Croatia’s Recent Matches

Going through Croatia’s previous games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe these trends should impact your World Cup predictions on this team. Below are the trends we found:

Croatia has won 2 of its last 5 games.
In Croatia’s last 5 games, there have been a total of 16 goals scored.
Both teams have scored in 3 of Croatia’s last 5 games.

Ghana’s Recent Form

The Ghanaian national team has been in mixed form in their last 5 games. They are unbeaten in their last 3 games, scoring 3 goals in the run. Below is a table showcasing their last 5 matches:

Ghana’s Last Five Matches

Date	Match	Result
23/06/2026	England vs. Ghana	Draw 0-0
17/062026	Ghana vs. Panama	Won 1-0
02/06/2026	Ghana vs. Wales	Draw 1-1
23/05/2026	Ghana vs. Mexico	Lost 0-2
30/03/2026	Ghana vs. Germany	Lost 1-2

Goals Scored and Conceded

Across Ghana’s last 5 games, they have been poor in both their attack and defense; they have scored just 3 goals and conceded just 5 goals, with 2 clean sheets. Below is a breakdown of their recent goal statistics:

Goals Scored: 3
Goals Conceded: 5
Clean Sheets: 2

Key Trends from Ghana’s Recent Matches

Going through Ghana’s recent games and past games, some interesting trends are clear, and we believe they should be taken seriously when betting on their 2026 World Cup matches. Below are the trends we found:

Ghana has won just 1 of its last 5 games.
The Black Stars have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
The African team has conceded 5 goals in their last 5 games.

Team News

Both national teams are expected to start their best players, and below we’ll share what to expect from the lineups.

Croatia Team News

Croatia arrives at this World Cup with a very competitive, world-class squad, and they are expected to give their opponents a tough time.

Injuries

There are no new injuries reported from Croatia’s football camp.

Suspensions

There are no suspensions reported from Croatia’s football camp.

Croatia’s Key Players to Watch

Croatia’s national team brought top players to this World Cup campaign, and some of them are:

Luka Modric, the veteran, will be Croatia’s heartbeat and creative engine room.
Ivan Perisic is an experienced winger who has pace and will certainly give England’s defense some issues.
Josko Gvardiol is a top defender and also provides an attacking threat, which will likely put the English defense on edge.

Ghana Team News

There are some important team updates from the Ghana camp, and below, we’ll share them:

Injuries

Goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi might miss this game after being subbed against England because of discomfort.

Suspensions/Absentees

There are no suspensions or absentees for Ghana ahead of this game.

Ghana’s Key Players to Watch

Ghana brought world-class players for their World Cup campaign, and some of them are:

Antoine Semenyo, the Man City forward, will be Ghana’s greatest goal threat in this game. His creative and powerful finishing is expected to cause issues for opponents.
Jordan Ayew, the experienced captain, will be relied upon for his goal-scoring experience after he scored 7 goals in the World Cup qualifiers.
Ernest Nuamah of Lyon will be one of the exciting talents in this World Cup. He has pace and creativity and should cause Panama some problems.

Predicted Lineups

Here are the predicted lineups for this Tunisia v Netherlands 2026 World Cup clash.

Croatia’s Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Dominik Livakovic

Defenders: Josip Stanisic, Luka Vuskovic, Josko Sutalo, Josko Gvardiol

Midfielders: Martin Baturina, Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric

Forwards: Ante Budimir

Ghana’s Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Asare

Defenders: Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah

Midfielders: Owusu, Yirenkyi, Partey, Boakye, Semenyo

Forwards: Jordan Ayew

Best Betting Markets for Croatia v Ghana

This game presents various betting opportunities, and going by their recent and past results, Topbets presents the following predictions below:

Match Winner Prediction

Both teams look like they are on equal strength in this game, and Croatia might qualify as one of the best third-placed teams. We expect this game to be very tight, as Ghana is ok with a draw, as it would cement their second place in the group.

Prediction: Croatia Win or Draw

Over/Under Goals

We do not expect plenty of goals in this game. Aside from the England game, Croatia has not been scoring plenty of goals in their recent games. Ghana has been poor in attack but solid defensively. We are expecting a low-scoring game.

Prediction: Under 2.5 goals

Both teams to Score

This is one of the hardest markets to bet on in this game. Ghana is happy to sit back, but Croatia has shown weakness at the back, and Ghana might exploit that. We don’t expect both teams to score, but there’s a good chance both sides will find the net.

Prediction: No

Anytime Goalscorer

Ivan Perišić is the deadliest threat in Croatia’s attack, and for the fact that they need to qualify for the next stage of this competition, we expect him to find the net in this game. Perisic to score is a good value bet for this game.

Prediction: Ivan Perišić

Where to bet on Croatia v Ghana

At Topbets, we didn’t only check the best betting tips for this game; we analyzed the best bookies to bet on these games. Below are the best bookies for this game:

Croatia v Ghana Prediction

Still need more predictions for this clash? We’ve got you covered. Below are other prediction tips for this game.

Best Bet

Our best bet for this game would be Ghana to play fewer than 10.5 shots in this game. We expect Ghana to sit back in this game, as they’d want to get at least a draw in this game. Also, they have not been shooting plenty of shots in their recent games.

Prediction: Ghana Under 10.5 Shots

Correct Score Prediction

We don’t expect both teams to score in this game, and we see fewer goals being scored. Both sides can qualify for round 32 of this competition, but they need to ensure they face weaker opponents. We are looking at a low-scoring Croatia to win or draw.

Prediction: 1-0

Match Analysis and Verdict

This game is mainly for pride, as both sides will be focused on the next phase of the competition, and that’s why we don’t expect them to throw everything in in this game. A low-scoring game is expected, and we expect Croatia to find a win if there’s going to be one in this game.