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Football FIFA World Cup Philadelphia Stadium Sat 27 Jun 17:00
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Croatia vs Ghana Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -172

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Goals Could Be in Short Supply

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count when Croatia and Ghana meet. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -172 look really appealing.

Our Croatia vs Ghana betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Croatia vs Ghana Preview

Croatia square off against Ghana at Philadelphia Stadium, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 27 June.

Croatia triumphed in their last game. Panama were beaten 1-0 at BMO Field in the World Cup. The Chequered Ones had most of the ball boasting 58% possession and two shots on target, with the winning goal scored by Ante Budimir in the 54th minute.

Ghana played England in their previous game. It was a 0-0 World Cup draw at Gillette Stadium. Carlos Queiroz's side finished with just 21% possession and one shot on goal.

FIFA World Cup G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Ghana logo Ghana 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 1:0 4
3 Croatia logo Croatia 2 1 0 1 3 4 -1 3:4 3
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Main Match Prediction

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this World Cup clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -172.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest World Cup team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ghana games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ghana games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Ghana games.
Under 2.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 63.3% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Croatia Croatia logo 1 - 1 Ghana logo Ghana

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +500. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ernest Nuamah Over 0.5 Shots On Target +118 BetMGM logo

Ernest Nuamah (Ghana) is available at +118 to record one or more shots on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Ernest Nuamah Player Prop Odds

Jordan Ayew to Score +450 BetMGM logo

Jordan Ayew (Ghana) has scored two goals in his past six games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +450 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -172
Asian Handicap Ghana +0.75 -127
Shots On Target Ernest Nuamah Over 0.5 +118

Take a bet builder that incorporates no more than two goals in total, Ghana with an Asian Handicap of +0.75 and also Ernest Nuamah (Ghana) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.

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Croatia vs Ghana Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Make Croatia Most Likely Winners

Croatia are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this World Cup encounter. The -125 for them coming out on top suggests a 56% probability based on their latest betting odds. Ghana are the +475 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Croatia -0.75 are +102 against Ghana on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -147.

For those visiting the best betting sites, you are guaranteed a fantastic service for all the World Cup games. The hundreds of football markets always ensure lots of choice.

Ante Budimir Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Ante Budimir is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +380 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +165.

Player Goals
Ante Budimir (Croatia)
First
+380
Anytime
+165
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Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)
First
+480
Anytime
+210
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Petar Musa (Croatia)
First
+480
Anytime
+210
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Igor Matanovic (Croatia)
First
+575
Anytime
+250
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Player Shots On Target
Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
-
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Petar Musa (Croatia)
Over 0.5
-213
Under 0.5
-
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Igor Matanovic (Croatia)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
-
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Antoine Semenyo (Ghana)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Ante Budimir (Croatia)
Over 3.5
+102
Under 3.5
-
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Petar Musa (Croatia)
Over 2.5
-109
Under 2.5
-
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Igor Matanovic (Croatia)
Over 2.5
+108
Under 2.5
-
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Andrej Kramaric (Croatia)
Over 2.5
-112
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Croatia logo Croatia Stats
Ghana logo Ghana Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
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Croatia vs Ghana Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Croatia vs Ghana team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.

Previous Croatia Lineups

23 Jun FIFA World Cup
Panama 0-1 Croatia
17 Jun FIFA World Cup
England 4-2 Croatia
07 Jun Friendlies
Croatia 2-1 Slovenia
02 Jun Friendlies
Croatia 0-2 Belgium
31 Mar Friendlies
Brazil 3-1 Croatia
26 Mar Friendlies
Colombia 1-2 Croatia

Previous Ghana Lineups

23 Jun FIFA World Cup
England 0-0 Ghana
17 Jun FIFA World Cup
Ghana 1-0 Panama
02 Jun Friendlies
Wales 1-1 Ghana
22 May Friendlies
Mexico 2-0 Ghana
30 Mar Friendlies
Germany 2-1 Ghana
27 Mar Friendlies
Austria 5-1 Ghana

Injuries & Suspensions

Croatia Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Ghana Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Croatia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Zlatko Dalic

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Josip Stanisic 2 D 2 180 2 0 0 1 0 0
Dominik Livakovic 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Ivan Perisic 14 F 2 180 2 0 0 1 0 0
Josip Sutalo 6 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Martin Baturina 16 M 2 167 2 0 1 0 0 0

Ghana Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Carlos Queiroz

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Gideon Mensah 14 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Jerome Opoku 18 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Antoine Semenyo 11 F 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Jonas Adjetey 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Caleb Yirenkyi 3 M 2 180 2 0 1 0 1 0
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World Cup Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
World Cup Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 8:3 4
3 Bosnia and H. 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 2:10 1
World Cup Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
World Cup Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 USA 3 2 0 1 8:4 6
2 Australia 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
3 Paraguay 3 1 1 1 2:4 4
4 Turkey 3 1 0 2 3:5 3
World Cup Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 10:4 6
2 Ivory Coast 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Curacao 3 0 1 2 1:9 1
World Cup Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Netherlands 3 2 1 0 10:4 7
2 Japan 3 1 2 0 7:3 5
3 Sweden 3 1 1 1 7:7 4
4 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 2:12 0
World Cup Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
2 Iran 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
3 Belgium 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
4 New Zealand 2 0 1 1 3:5 1
World Cup Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Spain 2 1 1 0 4:0 4
2 Uruguay 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
3 Cape Verde 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
4 Saudi Arabia 2 0 1 1 1:5 1
World Cup Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 France 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Norway 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
3 Senegal 2 0 0 2 3:6 0
4 Iraq 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
World Cup Group J
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Argentina 2 2 0 0 5:0 6
2 Austria 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
3 Algeria 2 1 0 1 2:4 3
4 Jordan 2 0 0 2 2:5 0
World Cup Group K
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Colombia 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Portugal 2 1 1 0 6:1 4
3 DR Congo 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
4 Uzbekistan 2 0 0 2 1:8 0
World Cup Group L
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 England 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
2 Ghana 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
3 Croatia 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
4 Panama 2 0 0 2 0:2 0

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