Portugal x Croatia — World Cup 2026
Prediction, odds and stats for Portugal national football team vs Croatia national football team at the 2026 World Cup. See the best Portugal vs Croatia (Portugal x Croatia) over/under bets and goal trend.
Date and venue
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 08:00 PM (Brasilia time)
Stadium: BMO Field, Toronto
Result
Final score: Portugal 2 x 1 Croatia
Prediction, analysis & chances
Expected goals: 3.4. Over 2.5 tendency: 69%.
Match prediction and betting tips
For Portugal national football team vs Croatia national football team, the GolStats model projects about 3.4 goals and an over 2.5 tendency of 69%. Both teams arrive with similar goal output (3.1 vs 3.1 per game), pointing to a balanced match. The head-to-head favors Portugal in recent meetings. See the full prediction below and simulate your bet with your bookmaker's odds.
Stats and recent form
Portugal: avg 3.1 goals/game, over 2.5 in 55%. Form: L W D W D.
Croatia: avg 3.1 goals/game, over 2.5 in 60%. Form: L W W L W.
Portugal x Croatia corner, card & goal statistics
Across 21 analysed Portugal games the average is 9.1 corners, over 9.5 in 38%; across 19 analysed Croatia games the average is 11.1 corners, over 9.5 in 68%. Across 20 analysed Portugal games the average is 3.5 cards, over 4.5 in 30%; across 15 analysed Croatia games the average is 3.1 cards, over 4.5 in 20%. Across 5 analysed Portugal games the average is 1.0 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 40%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 1.3 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%. Referee: Espen Eskas — 4.8 cards per game across 5 analysed matches.
See the full corner statistics (for/against and the 8.5 / 9.5 / 10.5 lines), card statistics (3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 lines) and premium goal stats — both teams to score, clean sheet and over 3.5 — for Portugal and Croatia on the Portugal x Croatia stats page with the Pro plan or tokens.
Teams and group
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Recent meetings
In the last 7 meetings: 4 wins for Portugal, 2 draws and 1 win for Croatia.
- Monday, November 18, 2024 — UEFA Nations League: Croatia 1 x 1 Portugal
- Thursday, September 5, 2024 — UEFA Nations League: Portugal 2 x 1 Croatia
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 — Friendlies: Portugal 1 x 2 Croatia
- Tuesday, November 17, 2020 — UEFA Nations League: Croatia 2 x 3 Portugal
- Saturday, September 5, 2020 — UEFA Nations League: Portugal 4 x 1 Croatia
- Thursday, September 6, 2018 — Friendlies: Portugal 1 x 1 Croatia
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Frequently asked questions
What time is Portugal x Croatia?
The match kicks off on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 08:00 PM (Brasilia time).
Where is Portugal x Croatia played?
The match is at BMO Field, Toronto, at the 2026 World Cup.
What is the goals prediction for Portugal x Croatia?
The model projects 3.4 total goals. Over 2.5 tendency: 69%.
How many corners in Portugal x Croatia?
Across 21 analysed Portugal games the average is 9.1 corners, over 9.5 in 38%; across 19 analysed Croatia games the average is 11.1 corners, over 9.5 in 68%. Full corner stats — for/against and the 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.
How many cards in Portugal x Croatia?
Across 20 analysed Portugal games the average is 3.5 cards, over 4.5 in 30%; across 15 analysed Croatia games the average is 3.1 cards, over 4.5 in 20%. Full card stats — for/against and the 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.
Who referees Portugal x Croatia?
Espen Eskas. Across 5 analysed games he averages 4.8 cards per match, over 4.5 in 60%. The card projection adjusted for the referee is on the stats page with the Pro plan.
How many first-half goals in Portugal x Croatia?
Across 5 analysed Portugal games the average is 1.0 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 40%; across 4 analysed Croatia games the average is 1.3 first-half goals, with a goal before the break in 50%. The first-half projection — expected goals per side and the over 0.5 and 1.5 lines — is on the stats page with the Pro plan.
What is the form of Portugal and Croatia?
Portugal: avg 3.1 goals/game (recent: L-W-D-W-D). Croatia: avg 3.1 goals/game (recent: L-W-W-L-W).
What is the head-to-head record for Portugal x Croatia?
In recent meetings: 4 wins for Portugal, 2 draws and 1 win for Croatia.
Where can I see Portugal x Croatia stats?
Here you'll find goal stats, head-to-head and the prediction for the Portugal national football team vs the Croatia national football team at the 2026 World Cup, with over/under tendency and odds.
What was the result of Portugal x Croatia?
Final score: Portugal 2 x 1 Croatia.