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Portugal vs Croatia Predictions - Portugal to edge Croatia in competitive clash
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- Portugal unbeaten in last 8 matches.
- Croatia have a poor record against Portugal.
- Prediction: Portugal to beat Croatia with both teams scoring (BTTS).
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Portugal have an excellent record against Croatia (Getty Images)
Portugal vs Croatia Predictions
Portugal finished second in Group K to qualify for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup match and are on a lengthy unbeaten run. Croatia also finished second in their group and have a poor record against Portugal. Portugal are predicted to win with BTTS.
- Portugal have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures.
- Portugal have scored 10 goals in 5 matches.
- Portugal have conceded 3 goals in 5 games.
- Croatia have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Croatia have scored 7 goals in 5 games.
- Croatia have conceded 8 goals in 5 matches.
Head to Head
Portugal have the advantage over Croatia, with seven victories to one, including one draw in ten meetings.
Portugal Form
Portugal progressed to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after settling for a share of the spoils in their final Group K match against Colombia last weekend, drawing 0-0.
A Seleção had 75% possession and nine shots in the game, with three attempts on target.
Before that, Seleção das Quinas drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening group-stage match before thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0.
A Seleção have won three of their last five matches, with two draws. They scored ten goals and conceded three.
Portugal have not set the World Cup alight yet, but they have a solid record against Croatia in recent meetings, with three victories in five matches, one defeat and one draw, giving them the edge needed to win and advance to the round of 16.
Croatia Form
Croatia defeated Ghana in their final group match last weekend, winning by two goals to one to finish second in Group L.
The Vatreni had 53% possession and eight shots in the match, with four attempts on target.
Earlier in the tournament, the Kockasti faced England in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 4-2 before edging Panama 1-0.
The Vatreni have won three of their last five matches, with two defeats. They scored seven goals and conceded eight.
Croatia will be pleased to have reached the knockout stages of the tournament, but they face a tricky test against Portugal, as their opponents are unbeaten in their last eight matches, including five victories and three draws.
Team News
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo has been on target with two goals in this edition of the FIFA World Cup.
Nuno Mendes, Rafael Leão, and Joao Neves have scored one goal each so far.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Silva, Ricardo Velho
Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matheus Nunes, Nélson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Mendes, Goncalo Inacio, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo
Midfielders: Ruben Neves, Samuel Costa, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Joao Felix, Francisco Trincao, Francisco Conceicao, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Guedes, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo
Croatia
Petar Sučić scored the opening goal against Ghana, securing his first goal at the World Cup.
Nikola Vlašić scored the second-half winner, registering his first goal of the tournament.
Ante Budimir, Martin Baturina, and Petar Musa have contributed one goal each so far.
Goalkeepers: Dominik Livakovic, Dominik Kotarski, Ivor Pandur
Defenders: Josko Gvardiol, Duje Caleta-Car, Josip Sutalo, Josip Stanisic, Marin Pongracic, Martin Erlic, Luka Vuskovic
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Mario Pasalic, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Sucic, Martin Baturina, Kristijan Jakic, Petar Sucic, Nikola Moro, Toni Fruk
Forwards: Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Ante Budimir, Marco Pasalic, Petar Musa, Igor Matanovic
Verdict
Portugal are in better form than Croatia and are tipped to produce a BTTS victory in their round of 32 match, with a 2-1 score at the final whistle.
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