FIFA 2026 World Cup - Portugal vs. Croatia Tips

Match Details

Date: 3/7/26 9:00AM

Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

Portugal: $1.69

Draw: $3.60

Croatia: $5.30

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We have Portugal vs. Croatia predictions for the Round of 32 knockout match on Friday, July 3 at 9:00am at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.

A close contest is expected between Portugal and Croatia, with bookmakers opening Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal side at $1.69 to win the match.

Best Bet

Draw

Match Result

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$3.60

There is a good chance the game ends in a draw after normal time, and we have already seen a few knockout games go into extra time and penalties.

Portugal went unbeaten during the group stage, but they posted only one win. That came against Uzbekistan with a 5-0 win. However, they managed only a draw against DR Congo and Colombia, so that bodes well for a draw against Croatia.

Croatia has yet to have a draw at the World Cup after beating Panama and Ghana following a loss to England 4-2 in their opening game. They have improved since then, and it should be enough to test Portugal as the $5.30 underdogs.

These teams have a history of struggling in the knockout stages, and it should result in a tense and nervous game. We can’t split them, so the $3.60 odds with World Cup betting markets are worth taking.

Same Game Multi Bet

Draw, Cristiano Ronaldo Goal or Assist, Both Teams to Score, Under 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$12.25

Our World Cup SGM largely requires the game to end 1-1, but our correct score predictions have been spot on in the knockout stages. We have the score ending 1-1 after extra time, which means both teams score and under 2.5 goals cashes.

One of those goals could come from Ronaldo, who is likely to make an impact for Portugal. He has more experience than any other player on the field, and he often comes up with a goal at the most important time. Punters get $1.83 for Ronaldo to score or assist.

The SGM pays $12.25, so it’s worth including in football picks this week.

Value Bet

Draw 1-1

Correct Score

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$6.50

There has been solid betting support for a 1-1 draw, and we can’t see too many goals being scored.

It should be a close game throughout, and we expect Croatia to take an early 1-0 lead before Ronaldo shows why he’s one of the greatest of all time with a late equaliser.

The $6.50 odds are generous enough to include as a value bet.

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