Portugal vs Croatia Prediction

Jul 2, 11:00 PM UTC · Round of 32 · Toronto Stadium

Match Status

Portugal 2-1 Croatia · FT · Hit

Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —

The model favours Portugal to win at 48%. Overall probabilities: Portugal 48%, draw 27%, Croatia 25%; model score 1-0.

Model confidence: Medium · top outcome 48%

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Portugal
model top outcome · 48%

1-0
model score forecast

44%
over 2.5 goals probability

2026-07-02
model update date

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Citable facts: Portugal 48% / Draw 27% / Croatia 25%; expected goals 1.48-0.97; BTTS 49%; blended best estimate 53.2%/26.7%/20.0%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.

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Post-Match Result

Hit: Final score Portugal 2-1 Croatia. Model pick: Portugal. Actual result: Portugal.

Brier contribution: 0.4002 · settled 2026-08-19

Win Probability

Portugal win: 48%
Draw: 27%
Croatia win: 25%

Goals & Scoreline

Model score: 1-0
Expected goals (model lambda): 1.48 - 0.97
Over 2.5: 44%
Both teams to score: 49%

Model Ratings

Portugal Elo 2062 · Croatia Elo 1949

Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-07-02. Probabilities, not guarantees.

Head-to-Head

Portugal and Croatia have met 11 times: 8 Portugal wins, 2 draws, 1 Croatia win.

Portugal 2–1 Croatia · 2026-07-02 · FIFA World Cup
Croatia 1–1 Portugal · 2024-11-18 · UEFA Nations League
Portugal 2–1 Croatia · 2024-09-05 · UEFA Nations League
Portugal 1–2 Croatia · 2024-06-08
Croatia 2–3 Portugal · 2020-11-17 · UEFA Nations League

Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

Analysis

The model installs Portugal clear favourites at 48% in this World Cup 2026 fixture at Toronto Stadium — Portugal 48%, the draw 27%, Croatia 25%. A clear Elo edge to Portugal (2062 vs 1949), and the model score forecast is 1–0.

Expect a cagey game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and both teams to score at 49%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.

FAQ

Who will win Portugal vs Croatia?

Portugal are favoured at 48%. Portugal 48% / Draw 27% / Croatia 25%.

What is the predicted score for Portugal vs Croatia?

Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.

What do betting markets say about Portugal vs Croatia?

De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 56.4% Portugal win, 26.2% draw, 17.4% Croatia win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 53.2% / 26.7% / 20.0%. Market-probability snapshot: null.

Will Portugal vs Croatia have over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 44% probability of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Portugal vs Croatia?

Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 49%.

What is the head-to-head record between Portugal and Croatia?

Portugal and Croatia have met 11 times: 8 Portugal wins, 2 draws, 1 Croatia win.