Croatia vs. Ghana prediction: World Cup 2026 odds, betting picks
Croatia got into the win column with a 1-0 triumph over Panama. Now Vatreni make a bid for the top of the table in its final Group L clash with Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia at 5 p.m. ET.
The Croatians faded late against England in their opener, but had no such worries against outmanned Los Caneleros. Josip Stanisic sent in a cross that Ante Budimir tapped in for the winner in the 54th minute, putting the side that reached the 2018 World Cup final back into the mix for the knockout stage.
Ghana’s goal against England was to come away with a point, and it was successful in that endeavour. It took just one shot, and fortunately, Harry Kane did not slam home a rebound late, but goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and the Black Stars’ defence were up to the task.
Croatia vs. Ghana World Cup TV and match info
- Time: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Channel: TSN
- Weather: Warm, with possible humidity, 26°
Croatia vs. Ghana betting odds
Croatia comes in as the favourite on the World Cup odds board at -134 on the three-way money line. Ghana sits as an underdog at +450, with the draw around +230. The total is set at 2.5 goals, leaning heavily toward the Under at -155.
Croatia vs. Ghana predicted starting XI lineups
Croatia (3-4-2-1): Livaković, Gvardiol, Vuskovic, Sutalo; Perišić, Modrić, Pašalić; Stanisic, Baturina, Sucic, Musa
Ghana (4-2-3-1): Asare; Yirenkyi, Mensah, Adjetey, Peprah Oppong, Semenyo, Sibu, Ayew, Thomas-Assante, Adu, Williams
Croatia FIFA World Cup odds and news
These are empty calories, but Croatia has perhaps the best loss in the tournament against England in the opening cycle. The team did just enough to get by Panama, and there is no reason not to go for the three points against Ghana on Saturday.
Luka Modric continues to defy age and perform well on the pitch, and goalkeeper Dominick Livakovic came up huge in the 67th minute against Los Canaleros. He was credited with only one save, but he was responsible for turning away three consecutive scoring opportunities by Panama. Croatia is +700 to win the group, and -5000 to qualify.
Ghana FIFA World Cup odds and news
Caleb Yirenki’s 95th-minute winner against Panama stands paramount right now. With four points after two matches, Ghana sits in a precarious position. It is all but assured of advancing to the knockout stage for the first time since the country’s last World Cup appearance in 2010. A draw secures runner-up in the group, and with England all but assured of an easy win over Los Canaleros, it probably behooves Ghana to again just sit back and go for one point.
But do the Ghanaians want to risk falling to third in the group after Croatia beats them? Ghana are +1400 long shots to win the group.
Croatia vs. Ghana player odds and props
Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo, who starred with Bournemouth before the midseason move, has yet to score here. He is +400 to do so against Croatia. Asare is +100 to make 4+ saves.
Budimir is +170 to score in his second straight match, while Petar Musa, who tallied against England, is +190.
World Cup 2026 bracket and futures
Whoever finishes third in Group L out of these two teams will be one of the best third-place teams in the tournament. That’s why Ghana are +250 to reach the Round of 16, while Croatia are +125. They can both advance that far with the right last 32 matchup.
Croatia vs. Ghana score prediction
It’s going to be humid in Philadelphia, which should benefit Ghana in the last third of the match. It just depends on whether the team is going for the full three points. Unfortunately, we feel they will again sit back and settle for a tie, to their detriment.
Croatia takes advantage of that approach and nets a late winner to finish second in the group with a 2-1 victory.