Croatia vs Ghana Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jun 2026
Croatia vs Ghana Predictions
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.
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Croatia take on Ghana in this FIFA World Cup Group L clash at Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 27 June.
Ghana are battling England for top spot in the group, while Croatia still have everything to play for. A win could send Croatia to the top of the standings if England lose, while a defeat could see them eliminated from the tournament.
Philadelphia Stadium is an open-air venue where lingering clouds, breezy conditions and a temperature of 24°C (76°F) are expected at kick-off.
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.
Head-to-Head Statistics
This will be the first-ever meeting between the sides.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Croatia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 |  Ghana |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 4 |
Confirmed Lineups
Croatia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Livakovic (GK), Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Marin Pongracic, Ivan Perisic, Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Nikola Vlasic, Petar Sucic, Martin Baturina, Ante Budimir.
Ghana confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Benjamin Asare (GK), Marvin Senaya, Jonas Adjetey, Derrick Luckassen, Gideon Mensah, Thomas Partey, Elisha Owusu, Kwasi Sibo, Antoine Semenyo, Jordan Ayew, Kamaldeen Sulemana.
Main Match Prediction
We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Group L encounter. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -172.
With an ageing Croatia side lacking the attacking firepower of previous years and Ghana having kept clean sheets in both matches so far, we are not expecting a high-scoring game. A low-scoring draw would also suit Ghana, as it would mean the Black Stars secure second place or better.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
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.
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
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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
Antoine Semenyo (Ghana) is available at -109 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.
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
Take a bet builder that incorporates no more than two goals in total, Ghana with an Asian Handicap of +0.75 and also Antoine Semenyo (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.
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 +460 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 -161.
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Ante Budimir is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +400 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +185.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Croatia Stats
Ghana Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 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
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 2 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 63.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
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.
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Croatia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Ghana Confirmed Lineup 4-1-2-3
Croatia Substitutes
- 4Josko Gvardiol
- 5Duje Caleta-Car
- 7Nikola Moro
- 9Andrej Kramaric
- 12Ivor Pandur
- 15Mario Pasalic
- 18Kristijan Jakic
- 19Toni Fruk
- 20Igor Matanovic
- 21Luka Sucic
- 22Luka Vuskovic
- 23Dominik Kotarski
- 24Marco Pasalic
- 25Martin Erlic
- 26Petar Musa
Ghana Substitutes
- 1Lawrence Ati-Zigi
- 2Alidu Seidu
- 3Caleb Yirenkyi
- 6Abdul Mumin
- 7Abdul Fatawu
- 10B. Thomas-Asante
- 12Joseph Anang
- 13C. Bonsu Baah
- 17Abdul Rahman Baba
- 18Jerome Opoku
- 19Inaki Williams
- 20Augustine Boakye
- 21Kojo Peprah Oppong
- 24Ernest Nuamah
- 25Prince Adu
Previous Croatia Lineups
Previous Ghana Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Croatia Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Zlatko Dalic
Ghana Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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