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World Cup 2026

Croatia vs Ghana: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Croatia CroatiavsGhana Ghana
Our predictionCroatia to win
Confidence: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-1

Our model leans Croatia (58% probability), high confidence.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · CroatiaDraw2 · Ghana
Full team comparison
Team strength rating
Croatia
65
Ghana
45

Most likely scorelines

1-013.0%
2-011.8%
1-110.6%
2-19.7%
3-07.2%
0-07.1%

Expected goals

1.83Croatia
xG
0.82Ghana
Over 2.5 goals49%
Both teams to score47%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Croatia Ghana

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Croatia win1.65Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. "Value" means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

H \ A012345
0762
1131141
2121041
3762
4331
51

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Value radar

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply — a potential value spot.

1X2Croatia1.65+0.4%
1X2Draw5.53-0.2%
1X2Ghana3.85-0.2%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = potential value. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

With limited data on this fixture, the read here is driven by the market. After removing the bookmaker margin, the probabilities settle at 58% for Croatia, 17% for the draw and 25% for Ghana — treat this as a lighter, odds-led view.

Several signals point toward Croatia. The odds point to a clear favourite. Croatia have home advantage.

If the trend holds, a scoreline around 2-1 is plausible — treat it as a pointer, not a certainty.

On the secondary markets, our model puts over 2.5 goals at 49% and both teams to score at 47%. The totals market stays finely balanced.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Croatia or Ghana?

Our model rates Croatia as the most likely outcome at 58% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Croatia vs Ghana?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

See odds at bookmakers

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