Panama vs Croatia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 24, 2026
In the second round of the World Cup on June 24, 2026, the national teams of Panama and Croatia will meet. Only a win is expected from the nominal visitors.
Panama vs Croatia: Team News and Expert Analysis
Panama returned to the World Cup after confidently winning their groups in both qualifying rounds—taking twelve points in the decisive round alongside Suriname, Guatemala, and El Salvador. They did well in friendlies (losing only to Mexico and Brazil out of seven such matches), and against Ghana, despite an overall even game, the only goal was scored by the opponent.
Croatia bounced back after their Euro failure, where they did not reach the playoffs, with a strong qualifying campaign—22 points in eight matches. However, there were losses in friendlies: against Brazil in April and Belgium at the start of summer. But after that, they managed to beat Slovenia. In the first round, they faced England.
The Central American team scores an average of 1.7 goals per match while conceding 1.6. The European team averages two goals scored, conceding slightly fewer—1.4 per game.
Previous matches: Panama vs Croatia
The teams have not played each other before.
There are still questions about Modrić and company. But they are expected to beat an opponent like this (odds – 1.60).
Panama vs Croatia: Key Stats and Trends
- Panama has won only two of their last eight matches
- 70% of Panama's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.3 goals per match
- Croatia has lost three of their last four matches
- 60% of Croatia's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.4 goals per match
Panama vs Croatia: Possible Starting Lineups
Panama plays in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Mosquera - Andrade Cedeño, Cordoba, Ramos - Blackman, Barcenas, Murillo, Harvey - Rodriguez, Waterman, Martinez
Croatia plays in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Livaković - Gvardiol, Vušković, Šutalo - Pašalić, Modrić, Perišić, Stanišić - Baturina, Sučić - Musa
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