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27 Jun 2026 17:00

A high-stakes Group L finale awaits at Philadelphia Stadium as Croatia takes on Ghana in the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.

The Ghana national football team has put itself in a favourable position with four points from two matches, including an impressive draw against England, while the Croatia national football team kept its knockout hopes alive by defeating Panama to move onto three points.

With qualification to the Round of 32 on the line, this encounter could determine the final standings in a tightly contested Group L.

Read through our Croatia vs Ghana prediction before committing to a bet.

Croatia vs Ghana prediction for the 2026 World Cup

Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Croatia vs Ghana prediction below:

Croatia Win

Market: Croatia Win · @ 1.86

1.86

Confidence

65%

Last updated: 28-06-2026

Who are the favourites?

Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Croatia is tipped to come out on top, with 56% of the odds leaning towards their win.

Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.

Croatia vs Ghana: head-to-head

Croatia and Ghana share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.

Croatia at the 2026 World Cup

Croatia arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Croatia National Team:

At the World Cup:

  • 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)

  • 0 point(s) per game on average

  • 2 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)

  • 4 goals conceded at the World Cup (4 per game)

Croatia National Team in 2026

  • 10 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 loss(es) in all competitions

  • Leading scorer: Andrej Kramarić with 6 goal(s)

  • Most assists: Ivan Perišić with 4

Ghana at the 2026 World Cup

Ghana go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.

Here is what Seleção de Gana have managed so far:

At the World Cup

  • 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

  • 3 point(s) per game on average

  • 1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)

  • 0 goals conceded at the World Cup (0 per game)

Seleção de Gana in 2026

  • 9 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 4 loss(es) in all competitions

  • Leading scorer: Jordan Ayew with 7 goal(s)

  • Most assists: Jordan Ayew with 7

Croatia vs Ghana statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:

Croatia

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Ghana

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Points & Results

  • 1.50
    PPG
    2
  • 50%
    Wins
    50%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.50
    Scored/game
    0.50
  • 2
    Conceded/game
    0
  • 0.56
    xG
    0.56
  • 1.20
    xGA
    1.70

Trends

  • 50%
    Both Score
    0%
  • 50%
    Clean Sheet
    100%
  • 0%
    Failed to Score
    50%

Croatia vs Ghana probable lineups

See our likely starting eleven below for our Croatia vs Ghana prediction at the 2026 World Cup.

Croatia Probable XI: Livaković; Stanišić, Šutalo, Pongračić, Gvardiol; Modrić, Kovačić, Baturina; Pašalić, Perišić, Budimir.

Ghana Probable XI: Asare; Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Sibo, Partey, Yirenkyi, Semenyo; Ayew, Williams

The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.

How to watch Croatia vs Ghana live in the UK

Find out below where you can catch Croatia vs Ghana live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Just remember, kick-off is at 22:00 UK time.

For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.

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More betting tips for this match

Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Croatia vs Ghana:

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.

It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.

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Match details: Croatia vs Ghana

🆚 Fixture Croatia vs Ghana

🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup

📅 Date Saturday, 27/06/2026

🕐 Kick-off 22:00 UK time

🏟️ Venue ,

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Published: 24 Jun 2026
Updated: 24 Jun 2026