Panama vs Croatia Odds, Tips & Predictions: Blazers to Bounce Back in Style

Panama and Croatia lock horns in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Croatians are the red-hot favourites to get the win at BMO Field in Toronto.

After starting their World Cup with a disappointing defeat, the Blazers are looking to bounce back on matchday two. They should have too much for the Panamanians to handle, but the Canal Men will enjoy the occasion in Canada.

Panama vs Croatia Picks & Preview

Croatia’s World Cup record of late has been exceptional. The small European nation reached the final in Russia eight years ago, losing to France, and they made it to the semi-finals in Qatar in 2022, finishing third.

However, Croatia kicked off the 2026 edition in disappointing style, losing to European rivals England in Arlington. Zlatko Dalic’s men were stubborn in the first half, coming from behind twice to go in level at the break. Martin Baturina and Petar Musa scored the goals.

Unfortunately, England were a different animal in the second half, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford taking the game away from the Blazers. There were positives to take, but the defeat is still sore.

Looking at the latest World Cup Group L odds, the Three Lions are now the overwhelming favourites to reach the knockout phase as group winners. Nonetheless, the Croatians are still fancied to finish in the top two.

Panama are taking part in just their second World Cup. They lost all three games at the 2018 edition in Russia, conceding 11 times. However, they did famously score against England and were also on target in the 2-1 loss to Tunisia.

The Canal Men were moments away from picking up their first-ever World Cup point in their opening game of the 2026 tournament. However, in the 95th minute at BMO Field, Ghana’s Caleb Yirenkyi bundled the ball in to break Panamanian hearts.

Despite the last-gasp defeat in Toronto, there were many positives to take for Thomas Christiansen’s men. Can they build on that in their two remaining Group L fixtures in North America?

Croatia are looking to respond in style with a routine victory over the Central American nation. The Europeans could win by a margin, and PricedUp are offering solid World Cup odds of 7/2 for Croatia to win -2.

Our Prediction: Croatia to Win -2 – 7/2

Panama vs Croatia Picks & Odds

Croatia have finished second and third in the last two World Cups and are looking to go far in North America. In 2018, the Croatians kept two clean sheets in the group stage, beating Nigeria 2-0 and Argentina 3-0. They also drew 0-0 twice in Group F of the 2022 World Cup.

After shipping four against England, Croatia will want to tighten up their defence. Of course, Panama are far inferior opposition to the Three Lions, and Dalic’s side should stop them from scoring in Toronto. There is good value in PricedUp’s 8/5 price for Croatia to win to nil.

Our Prediction: Croatia to Win to Nil – 8/5

Panama vs Croatia Predictions

Ivan Perisic is one of the most experienced players in the Croatia national side. The former Tottenham Hotspur man has seen it all, helping his nation reach the last four of the previous two World Cups.

Goalscoring is not his forte, but the 37-year-old has chipped in with some crucial goals for Croatia throughout the years. He has made 155 appearances for the Blazers, netting 38 times.

Dalic will be relying on Perisic’s experience in this one, and we are backing the PSV Eindhoven man to get his name on the scoresheet at BMO Field. Perisic is priced at 2/1 to score anytime against Panama.

Our Prediction: Ivan Perisic to Score Anytime – 2/1

Odds taken from PricedUp at 11:20 UK time, on June 23