FIFA 2026 World Cup - Panama vs. Croatia (Group L) Tips

Match Details

Date: 24/6/26 9:00AM

Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Panama: $7.00

Draw: $4.33

Croatia: $1.47

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We have Panama vs. Croatia predictions for the Group L match on Wednesday, June 24 at 9:00am at BMO Field in Toronto.

Having lost their opening matches, Panama and Croatia need a win to have a chance of progressing to the Round of 32. Croatia are the short $1.50 favourites to bounce back from a heavy loss to England, with Panama hoping to reply to a 1-0 loss to Ghana.

Best Bet

Croatia -1

Handicap

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2.40

The World Cup opening game for Croatia didn’t go to plan, losing 4-2 to England. However, they’re a quality team, and they should put up a good effort against Panama.

Croatia should look at the positives of their loss, including scoring two goals. If they can sure up their defence, they should feel confident of scoring 2-3 goals against a Panama team that allowed two goals against Guatemala in qualifying.

Punters should expect a better effort from Croatia, hence the $1.50 odds. They’re worth including in World Cup multi bets at that price, but there is better value with the $2.40 for a –1 win. They need to win by two goals, but we’re confident in their ability to produce the goods on Wednesday.

Same Game Multi Bet

Croatia -1, Peter Musa Goal or Assist, Ivan Perisic Goal or Assist, Over 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$8.00

Most of the damage should be done by Peter Musa and Ivan Perisic. Musa has two goals from his last three games for Croatia, including one against England, and he should get himself in the scorers’ column. Punters get $1.80 for Musa to score or assist against Panama.

Perisic has a goal or assist in his last three games. He’s a key set up player for Croatia, and the $1.91 odds are worth including in World Cup SGM picks.

We have Croatia scoring at least two goals, and the likelihood of the game going over 2.5 goals is high.

Value Bet

Croatia 3-1

Correct Score

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$13.00

Given the way Croatia’s defence played against England, we must give Panama credit. They should score one goal, but Croatia’s attack should be too strong.

We have the favourites scoring three goals, with most of them coming in the second half, and the $13 odds for a 3-1 score are worth taking.

They have a wealth of attacking players, which should result in a high-scoring contest in Canada.

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Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.