World Cup 2026: Ghana vs Croatia Tips, Odds & Prediction

* Odds from Betway, correct at time of writing.

Ghana face Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, with kickoff at 23:00 CAT in the final round of Group L. Ghana can reach the knockout rounds with a draw, while Croatia know that only a win will be enough to take them through. For all our World Cup betting tips, head to our dedicated section.

Ghana

Ghana have impressed defensively, beating Panama by a single goal before holding England to a goalless draw. Thomas Partey anchors the midfield and Antoine Semenyo provides a constant threat in the final third, while Jordan Ayew offers pace on the break. With a draw enough to send them through, I expect Ghana to be well organised and patient rather than gung ho.

Predicted Lineup: Asaire; Yirenkyi, Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Mensah; Semenyo, Sibo, Partey, Ayew; I. Williams.

Croatia

Croatia bounced back from a heavy opening defeat to England by beating Panama, and they arrive needing a win to survive. Luka Modric continues to dictate play and Josko Gvardiol is a rock at the back, while Martin Baturina carries a goal-scoring threat in the front half. The need to chase the game could leave space behind their midfield. From my point of view Croatia have the greater quality and will dominate the ball.

Predicted Lineup: Livakovic; Stanisic, Sutalo, Pongracic, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Modric; Pasalic, Baturina, Perisic; Musa.

Ghana will be content to sit deep and defend their position, which points towards a cagey contest. Croatia have the class to find a way through but I expect them to do so in a tight, low scoring game rather than a comfortable win. My forecast: Ghana 0 Croatia 1.

BTTS: No (1.74)

I am backing BTTS: No. Ghana have kept things tight and will prioritise their shape with a draw enough to progress, while Croatia have the defensive quality to shut Ghana out. With both sides cautious, I expect at most one team to score and 1.74 looks the value.