Portugal vs Croatia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Jul 2026
Portugal vs Croatia Predictions
The betting sites might have been too generous with their odds of -110 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. We can’t see any reason why Portugal and Croatia won’t find the net.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Portugal vs Croatia, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Portugal square off against in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Croatia at Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), with kick-off set for 19:00 on Thursday 2 July.
Portugal drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 World Cup scoreline was played out against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. Roberto Martinez's side had 45% possession and recorded two shots on target.
Croatia won their previous game, beating Ghana in the World Cup. It was a 2-1 win at Philadelphia Stadium. The Chequered Ones had 53% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic both on target.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H
Portugal are unbeaten in the past four matches against Croatia, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 Nations League draw at Stadion Poljud. The past 4 H2H matches have included three Portugal wins along with a single draw.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Portugal |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 2 |  Croatia |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5:5 | 6 |
Portugal have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 3.3 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. The Navigators have averaged 61.9% possession and 5.3 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 2.8 corners from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.
Top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo has found the net 8 times, with Joao Neves and Bruno Fernandes scoring 4 and 3 respectively. Joao Cancelo, Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Neto have the most assists with 3, while goalie Diogo Costa has recorded 4 clean sheets.
Croatia have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.4 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 62.1% possession, 6.9 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.
The top scorers have been Andrej Kramaric on 4, followed by Nikola Vlasic and Ivan Perisic with 3. Luka Modric and Josip Stanisic are the top assist makers with 3 apiece, while Dominik Livakovic has notched 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
Goals could be scored by both teams in this World Cup clash and that means heading to the Both Teams to Score market. We really like the -110 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.
Current team news and the latest form provide useful pieces of information when it comes to making World Cup recommendations. It’s also vital to have access to all available stats so that we make the most informed football picks.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
There’s the chance to generate a bigger price by combining your BTTS Yes wager with one of the three Full-Time Result options. This is available on the Result & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +525 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) has totalled one or more shots on goal in his past two matches. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -147.
Petar Musa (Croatia) has netted two goals in his past four matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +370 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Croatia have had under 3.5 corners in four straight matches, while Portugal have had an average of 2.80 corners against them in their previous 10 games. The Croatia Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of -156.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for both teams to score, Croatia with an Asian Handicap of +0.75 as well as Bruno Fernandes (Portugal) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
We recommend a bet builder as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a football match. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
Portugal vs Croatia 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.
Portugal are the -130 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 56% chance of triumphing in this World Cup encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Croatia, you will find +420 about this outsider.
Portugal are -103 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -127 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.
The best football betting sites will provide a first-class service and that includes getting hundreds of markets. Scan through them for any World Cup game and take your pick.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +280. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +108.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Portugal Stats
Croatia Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.10 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 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away 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 away matches
- An average of 61.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
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Portugal vs Croatia Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Portugal vs Croatia before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the World Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Portugal Lineups
Previous Croatia Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Portugal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Roberto Martinez
Croatia 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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