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

* Odds supplied by Betway, accurate when this preview was written.

Ghana take on Croatia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, kicking off at 23:00 CAT in the last round of Group L. A draw would be enough for Ghana to make the knockout stage, whereas Croatia need all three points to go through. All our World Cup betting tips are listed in our dedicated section.

Ghana

Ghana have looked solid at the back, edging Panama by one goal and then keeping England out in a goalless draw. Thomas Partey holds the midfield together and Antoine Semenyo is a constant danger in the attacking third, while Jordan Ayew brings speed on the counter. Since a draw would see them through, I think Ghana will stay disciplined and patient instead of throwing caution to the wind.

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

Croatia

Croatia recovered from a heavy first game loss to England by getting past Panama, and they come in knowing only victory keeps them alive. Luka Modric is still running the game and Josko Gvardiol is rock solid in defence, while Martin Baturina brings a goal threat further forward. Having to chase the result could open up gaps behind their midfield. As I see it, Croatia have more quality and will have most of the ball.

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

Ghana will be happy to drop deep and protect what they have, which suggests a tense, tactical game. Croatia have the quality to break them down, but I think it will happen in a tight, low scoring match rather than an easy victory. My forecast: Ghana 0 Croatia 1.

BTTS: No (1.74)

My pick is BTTS: No. Ghana have been hard to score against and will focus on their structure knowing a draw takes them through, while Croatia have the defensive class to keep Ghana out. With two careful teams on show, I think only one side at most will score, and 1.74 looks good value.