Group Stage
Croatia 2 - 1 Ghana
Croatia advance
Pre-match Briefing
Match outlook
Croatia has the edge
70% model edge before kickoff.
Croatia enter as commanding favorites with a 70% win probability and a dominant expected-goals edge of 2 to 0.6, underlining their vast technical superiority and control in midfield.
Game script
The model points to a tighter game where the first goal may reshape everything.
Key battle
Croatia's attacking rhythm against Ghana's defensive shape is the matchup to watch.
What to watch
Watch the opening 20 minutes: pressing, tempo, and early shots should tell us who is settling faster.
Stars to watch
Croatia
Ghana
Lineups are confirmed closer to kickoff; this list highlights notable players fans may be watching.
Who wins?
Make your pick after reading the preview.
Predictions are locked — this match has started.
Streaming guide
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