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Portugal's surprising second-place finish in Group K has left them with a tricky fixture against an experienced Croatia side. Considered amongst the outright favourites to lift the World Cup, Roberto Martínez's side will need significant improvements across the park having drawn with DR Congo and failed to beat Colombia.
Croatia have reached the semi-finals in the last two World Cups, and with that big-game experience in mind, we're predicting a Croatia or Draw Double Chance alongside both teams to score.
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Portugal vs Croatia Match Odds
Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
Portugal to win | 16/25 |
Draw | 5/2 |
Croatia to win | 18/5 |
*all odds correct at the time of writing
Portugal vs Croatia Bet Builder Player Picks
Nikola Vlasic over 1.5 shots — odds @21/10 - Vlasic netted the winner against Ghana and is happy to let fly from range.
Cristiano Ronaldo over 1.5 shots on target — odds @19/20 - He may not be the Ronaldo of old but he is still a lethal finisher and will back himself to get his shots off against Croatia, having managed six efforts on target in three games at the tournament.
Ante Budimir to be shown a card — odds @9/2 - Striker Budimir is not afraid to put himself about, as his foul tally shows, and he could get himself into trouble in the process.
Ivan Perisic to register an assist — odds @33/10 - Ivan Perisic's dangerous delivery can cause the Portuguese backline issues.
Ante Budimir over 1.5 fouls — odds @4/6 - Budimir started the match against Ghana having been a substitute in the first two matches and has committed five fouls in just 110 minutes of action.
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Portugal vs Croatia Bet Builders
Bet Builder 1 — 40/1
Double chance - Croatia / Draw - Croatia have enough about them to take Portugal until at least extra-time, if not to beat the Portuguese outright.
Cristiano Ronaldo over 1.5 shots on target - The veteran forward still has it in him to work the goalkeeper on multiple occasions.
Ante Budimir to be carded - The aggressive nature of Budimir up front for Croatia could get the striker into trouble in this contest.
Mateo Kovacic over 0.5 fouls - The midfielder is not afraid to commit a tactical foul when needed to break up opposition attacks.
Bet Builder 2 — 2.6/1
Ante Budimir over 0.5 fouls - Budimir has conceded five fouls in just 110 minutes of action at this World Cup and is expected to start in this tie.
Under 3.5 cards - Portugal and Croatia have combined for just six cards in six group matches so far this tournament.
Over 2.5 goals - Three of Portugal's last five matches have seen over 2.5 goals while three of Croatia's last four have hit this mark.
Both teams to score - Both teams have scored in three of Croatia's last four matches and three of Portugal's last five.
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Portugal vs Croatia Predictions Line-ups
Portugal (4-2-3-1) Diogo Costa; João Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha; Pedro Neto, Fernandes, João Félix; Ronaldo
Croatia (4-2-3-1) D. Livaković; J. Stanišić, J. Šutalo, M. Pongračić, J. Gvardiol; L. Modrić, M. Kovačić; N. Vlašić, P. Sučić, I. Perišić; A. Budimir
Portugal vs Croatia Match Details
Date | Friday 3 July 2026 |
Kick-off | 00:00 BST |
Stadium | BMO Field, Toronto |
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 — Round of 32 |
Where to watch | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, livescorebet.com, virginbet.com |
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