Read our prediction for Portugal vs Croatia below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Portugal vs Croatia Prediction & Betting tips
Portugal will face Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, in a top-flight knockout match to be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Toronto, at BMO Field (Toronto Stadium). The clash pits two world football legends, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić, in their final World Cup appearance. The winner of this fiery duel will advance to the Round of 16, where they will play the winner between Spain and Austria. Both national teams qualified for the knockout phase from second positions in their groups, showing an oscillating path. According to statistical analysis by Opta Supercomputer, Portugal starts as the favorite, with a 54.5% probability of winning in regular time, while Croatia’s chances are estimated at 20.4%, with the remaining 25.1% being allocated to a draw that would send the match into extra time.
Portugal:
Portugal (2nd in Group K): Roberto Martínez’s team finished the group unbeaten (1 win, 2 draws), but without being entirely convincing. They drew with DR Congo and Colombia, and achieved their only clear victory against Uzbekistan (5-0). Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the group.
Portugal (4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3): Diogo Costa – Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Veiga, Nuno Mendes – João Neves, Vitinha – Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, João Félix – Cristiano Ronaldo.
Croatia:
Croatia (2nd in Group L): Zlatko Dalić’s team started the tournament modestly, losing 4-2 to England. The Croats quickly recovered with a narrow win over Panama (1-0) and a decisive victory over Ghana. Luka Modrić remains the “engine” of the team in his 201st selection.
Croația (4-3-3): Livaković – Stanišić, Šutalo, Pongračić, Gvardiol – Sučić, Modrić, Kovačić – Baturina, Budimir, Perišić.
Portugal vs Croatia head to head matches
18.11.24 UNL Croatia vs Portugal 1:1
05.09.24 UNL Portugal vs Croatia 2:1
08.06.24 FI Portugal vs Croatia 1:2
17.11.20 UNL Croatia vs Portugal 2:3
05.09.20 UNL Portugal vs Croatia 4:1
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.90
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!
Source of photo: FIFA
