Ladbrokes previews Croatia vs Ghana in Group L at the 2026 World Cup, with bet builder tips
Match predicted to end all square, with both sides reaching the Round of 32
Ante Budimir tipped to have a shot on target, while Caleb Yirenkyi picks up a card
Ladbrokes brings you an in-depth match preview for Croatia vs Ghana in Group L at the 2026 World Cup, including odds, predictions, and bet builder tips.
Below, we've put together the ultimate Croatia vs Ghana bet builder, with potential starting lineups, our score prediction, and the latest live betting markets - so read on!
To go along with our score prediction of 1-1, the first pick of our Croatia vs Ghana bet builder is for under 2.5 goals to be scored in the match, with our experts anticipating a game of few chances to see out Group L.
Ghana have only managed to score once in their opening two games at the 2026 World Cup, with a stoppage-time winner saving them from a disappointing draw against Panama, and with Carlos Quieroz's side not conceding a single goal so far, their defensive solidity is clear for all to see. As for Croatia, they've really tightened up after conceding four to England in the opener, keeping a clean sheet against Panama, so we think another careful approach might be on show in this one.
With that in mind, we're backing defences to come out on top in Pennsylvania, with under 2.5 goals being scored in the match.
Ante Budimir to have 1+ shots on target
Despite our experts thinking Croatia will have limited chances to hurt their opponents, we are tipping striker Ante Budimir to have at least one shot on target as he searches for his second goal of the summer.
Plying his trade in La Liga for Osasuna, Budimir scored a highly respectable 17 goals in the 2025/26 season, adding to his 21 from the year before, so his ruthlessness in front of goal is in no doubt. The 34-year-old averaged well over a shot on target per 90 in the league last term, and has scored from his only shot at the World Cup so far - and with our experts predicting him to come into the starting XI, Ladbrokes is expecting a really positive impact.
So Ante Budimir to have 1+ shots on target is our next pick, with the veteran striker looking to add to his seven international goals.
Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi to be shown a card
Switching our focus over to the cards markets now, and we're tipping Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi to pick up a booking against Croatia, with his combative style leaving little margin for error.
The 20-year-old has already been shown a yellow card at this summer's tournament, with a caution coming from his only foul against Panama, but having committed three separate offences against England, he was perhaps fortunate to not see yellow in that game too. Yirenkyi is no stranger to the referee's book, picking up nine yellows for Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superligaen last season, and with an average of almost two fouls conceded per 90, we're expecting his front-footed tackling to be apparent once again against Croatia.
Scorer of Ghana's only World Cup goal so far, Yirenkyi is seemingly always involved, so he's our pick for a card in Pennsylvania.
Croatia and Ghana to draw in final game of Group L
Bringing our Croatia vs Ghana match preview to a close, we're tipping a draw in the Group L finale, with a closely contested affair ending all square.
Both sides know that a win could still see them top the group, so there's plenty of motivation in both camps, but with the knowledge that defeat could also be hugely detrimental to either country, the fear of losing is likely to outweigh the desire to win in this one. Ladbrokes' latest odds have Croatia as odds-on favourites to take the points, with more than 60 places between these nations in the world rankings, but as both sides put the majority of their focus on shutting out the opposition, we don't think global reputation is going to be too influential here.
So with that being said, the final pick of our World Cup bet builder is for Croatia vs Ghana to end level, with both countries reaching the Round of 32 as a result.
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Croatia vs Ghana takes place on Saturday, 27 June, with kick-off for the Group L match scheduled for 22:00 BST.
How can I watch Croatia vs Ghana at the World Cup?
The World Cup match, Croatia vs Ghana, will be shown live on ITV4 and ITVX for UK viewers.
Can you bet on Croatia vs Ghana?
Ladbrokes are offering customers the chance to bet on a number of Croatia vs Ghana markets, including match result, both teams to score, and over/under total goals.
