Portugal vs Croatia Predictions - Portugal to edge Croatia in competitive clash

Brad Newcomb

Editor

Last updated: 1 hour ago

Brad Newcomb 1 hour ago

Share this article

Portugal unbeaten in last 8 matches.
Croatia have a poor record against Portugal.
Prediction: Portugal to beat Croatia with both teams scoring (BTTS).

Portugal have an excellent record against Croatia (Getty Images)

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 v Croatia

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.

Portugal/Over 2.5

Result/Total Goals

@3.00 - 5 Units

Get R15 + R15 Free Spins

+ 150% up to R5,000 (2nd Deposit)

Deposit R50 or more on your first deposit at 10bet and get a welcome gift consisting of a R15 free bet + R15 free spins on Fortune Olympus. If you decide to make a second deposit after that, you will get 150% up to R5,000 Bonus to bet on sports or games. New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. To activate the bonus, select it from the cashier.

Bet at 10bet

Portugal/BTTS Yes

Result/BTTS

@4.00 - 3 Units

R20,000 Bonus (100%)

use promo code NEWBONUS

18+ only. T&Cs apply. Winners know when to stop.

Bet at World Sports Betting

Portugal 2-1

Correct Score

@9.00 - 1 Unit

R10 Free Bet & 10 Aviator Flights

with promo code BETS

Join betway South Africa with promo code BETS and get access to a welcome package that includes 10 Free Spins on 12 Masks of Fire DrumsTM, 10 Free Flights on Aviator and a R10 Free Bet. T&Cs apply. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to gamble. Winners know when to stop. National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008. Warning: Gambling involves risk. By gambling on this website, you run the risk that you may lose.

Bet at betway