Croatia vs Ghana Predictions

• Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Croatia’s last eight World Cup finals matches
• Fewer than three goals have been scored in Ghana’s last four games
• Ghana have kept two clean sheets in a row

Black Stars in better shape than Croatia

Ghana got it spot on against England on Tuesday and now head into the final group game against Croatia with a realistic chance of finishing top of Group L. Carlos Queiroz’s tactics and his players’ superb execution of the plan ensured they kept Harry Kane quiet bar one late opportunity which he blazed over the bar.

Black Stars keeper Benjamin Asare was well protected throughout and looked assured when he was called upon while there were a couple of counter-attack chances in the second half which could have borne fruit on another day.

Ghana go into this group finale against Croatia in good shape, unlike Zlatko Dalic’s side. The 2018 finalists have looked strangely unsettled and, after two matches, still lack a defined starting XI.

Dalic’s men lack form and identity

In their 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday, only goalkeeper Dominik Livaković, midfielder Martin Baturina, and goalscorer Ante Budimir truly impressed, while others drifted in and out of the game. Dalić reverted to the Luka Modrić–Mateo Kovačić double pivot and handed a start to Petar Musa, but the 4‑2‑3‑1 setup never fully clicked.

Only a win will guarantee Croatia progression to the round of 32 and a draw looks likely to be good enough for Ghana, who remain in the hunt for top spot after two gritty performances. It’s a high‑pressure meeting between two sides still searching for their best football and the likelihood is that fear of failure remains the ruling factor.

Back Under 2.5 goals in the game, which has been a running theme in Croatia’s last two World Cup finals campaigns under Dalic. This may have the makings of another 0-0 given how well Ghana defend when they lave no space in behind.