Croatia vs Ghana
Prediction
· Group Stage - 3 · Philadelphia Stadium
Match Status
Croatia 2-1 Ghana · FT · Hit
Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —
The model favours Croatia to win at 71%. Overall probabilities: Croatia 71%, draw 19%, Ghana 10%; model score 2-0.
Model confidence: Very High · top outcome 71%
model top outcome · 71%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
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Betting View
No live odds for this match yet. We show model probabilities now; value signals appear once bookmaker odds come in.
Citable facts: Croatia 71% / Draw 19% / Ghana 10%; expected goals 2.13-0.67; BTTS 44%; blended best estimate 60.3%/25.4%/14.3%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Post-Match Result
Hit: Final score Croatia 2-1 Ghana. Model pick: Croatia. Actual result: Croatia.
Brier contribution: 0.1318 · settled 2026-07-19
Win Probability
- Croatia win: 71%
- Draw: 19%
- Ghana win: 10%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 2-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 2.13 - 0.67
- Over 2.5: 53%
- Both teams to score: 44%
Model Ratings
Croatia Elo 1949 · Ghana Elo 1701
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-06-27. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Head-to-Head
Croatia and Ghana have met 1 time: 1 Croatia win, 0 draws, 0 Ghana wins.
- Croatia 2–1 Ghana · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Analysis
Our model has Croatia clear favourites at 71% in this Group L fixture at Philadelphia Stadium — Croatia 71%, the draw 19%, Ghana 10%. A big Elo gap in Croatia's favour (1949 vs 1701), and the model score forecast is 2–0.
Expect a finely poised game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams to score at 44%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.
FAQ
Who will win Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia are favoured at 71%. Croatia 71% / Draw 19% / Ghana 10%.
What is the predicted score for Croatia vs Ghana?
Our model score forecast is 2-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
What do betting markets say about Croatia vs Ghana?
De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 52.7% Croatia win, 29.9% draw, 17.4% Ghana win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 60.3% / 25.4% / 14.3%. Market-probability snapshot: null.
Will Croatia vs Ghana have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Croatia vs Ghana?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 44%.
What is the head-to-head record between Croatia and Ghana?
Croatia and Ghana have met 1 time: 1 Croatia win, 0 draws, 0 Ghana wins.



