Croatia vs Ghana Odds, Tips & Predictions: Blazers to Seal Top-Two Finish

Croatia and Ghana meet in a massive 2026 FIFA World Cup group game in Philadelphia. The Ghanaians are second in Group L, with the Croatians a point behind in third.

Ghana are through to the knockout phase, while Croatia still have work to do. With England facing Panama, the winners of this one at Lincoln Financial Field are likely to finish second in the group. Check out this betting preview for the best Croatia vs Ghana odds, tips, and predictions.

Croatia vs Ghana Picks & Preview

Croatia have had a mixed World Cup so far, losing one and winning one of their opening two matches. A point will be enough to take them through to the Round of 32, but the 2018 runners-up will be gunning for a victory in Philly.

Croatia were on the wrong end of a six-goal thriller against England in their first Group L game. They came from behind twice to go in level at the break, but second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford gave the Three Lions a 4-2 triumph in Texas.

The Blazers were the huge favourites against Panama on matchday two, but the plucky Canal Men proved to be tough opponents in Toronto. Ante Budimir tapped the ball home in the 54th minute to give Zlatko Dalic’s men the points, but it was an unconvincing performance from the European nation.

Ghana kicked off their World Cup with a dramatic victory over the Panamanians at BMO Field. The game looked to be heading for a goalless draw, but Caleb Yirenkyi netted a 95th-minute winner for the African nation.

Ghana were not given much of a chance by the bookies in their second game against Group L favourites England, but Carlos Queiroz’s Black Stars frustrated the Three Lions. They held Thomas Tuchel’s boys to a 0-0 draw, and the point was enough to take Ghana through to the last 32 in North America.

Croatia will guarantee their place in the knockout phase with at least a point, but they will want to leapfrog Ghana to take a top-two place. It promises to be an entertaining group game in Philadelphia.

The Ghanaians will be no pushovers, but we fancy the Croatians to edge it. You can get solid World Cup odds of 7/2 with 10Bet for the Croatia win and both teams to score.

Our Prediction: Croatia Win & Both Teams to Score – 7/2

Croatia vs Ghana Picks & Odds

Croatia fell behind against England in their opening World Cup fixture, but Dalic’s side have scored first in two of their last three matches. There is more at stake for the Europeans, and we are backing the Blazers to draw first blood in this one.

Take a punt on the Croatians to open the scoring at 4/6. There is also good value in the World Cup odds 23/10 for Croatia to score in both halves.

Our Predictions: Croatia to Score First – 4/6 / Croatia to Score in Both Halves – 23/10

Croatia vs Ghana Goalscorer Predictions

Ante Budimir was called up to Croatia’s World Cup squad after having an excellent club season with Osasuna in Spain. In La Liga this term, the 34-year-old netted 17 goals, with just Kylian Mbappe and Vedat Muriqi scoring more.

Budimir was on target in the qualifiers, but his goal against Panama last time out was his first-ever World Cup tournament goal. Despite his age, the Zenica-born striker looks hungrier than ever, and he could still have a huge role to play for Croatia in the World Cup.

The Croatians will be relying on their No. 11 to fire them into the knockout stage, and you can get 4/1 for Budimir to open the scoring at Lincoln Financial Field.

Our Prediction: Ante Budimir to Score First – 4/1

Odds taken from 10Bet at 10:00 UK time, on June 27