Panama vs Croatia Prediction & Betting Tips | 24 June 2026

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BMO Field is set to stage a crucial Group L fixture as Panama lock horns with Croatia, a game that could significantly shape the race for qualification to the World Cup knockout rounds. Given Croatia's pedigree, our tip favours a 2-1 victory for the visitors. Although Panama succumbed to a tight 1-0 loss against Ghana in their opening fixture, the result didn't quite tell the full story of their efforts. The Central Americans carved out several clear chances and were rather unlucky to concede in added time. Thomas Christiansen's squad have shown grit lately, netting an average of 1.7 goals across their last ten outings, with their games averaging 3.3 goals in total. However, Cesar Blackman and Carlos Harvey need to tread carefully, as both are walking a disciplinary tightrope, just one booking away from a ban. Croatia, on the other hand, will be keen to recover from their frustrating 4-2 reversal against England. Despite that setback, Zlatko Dalic's charges displayed moments of attacking brilliance and still boast a wealth of experience at this level. Mateo Kovacic is anticipated to feature from the outset, with veteran maestro Luka Modric expected to orchestrate proceedings in midfield once more. Croatia have secured victory in six of their last ten fixtures, averaging 2.0 goals per game, but their backline showed vulnerabilities when letting in four against England. Considering Croatia's superior individual talent and their likely determination to make amends for their initial defeat, we fancy a punt on an Away Win. Furthermore, bets on Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals present considerable value, as both nations are frequently involved in matches with multiple goals. This World Cup 2026 encounter is scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2026, kicking off at 00:00.

Panama Team Form and Stats

Looking at Panama's record over their last 10 fixtures across all tournaments, their form has been a mixed bag. They've secured a total of 1.50 points per match overall.

At home, their record reads: win, lose, win, draw. This gives them an average of 1.75 points per game on home turf.

Away from home, they've managed: draw, draw, win, lose, lose. This translates to 1.33 points per away match.

Digging into the statistics:

* **Win Percentage:** 40% overall, climbing to 50% when playing at home, but dropping to 33% on the road.

* **Average Goals Per Game:** They're netting 3.30 goals on average in total, with 3.00 at home and a higher 3.50 away.

* **Scored:** They're hitting the back of the net 1.70 times per game overall, 2.00 at home, and 1.50 away.

* **Conceded:** Defensively, they're letting in 1.60 goals per game overall, a tighter 1.00 at home, and 2.00 when travelling.

* **Both Teams To Score (BTTS):** This has occurred in 70% of their matches overall, 50% at home, and a striking 83% away.

* **Clean Sheets:** They've kept opponents scoreless in 10% of games overall, a respectable 25% at home, but 0% away.

* **Failed to Score:** They've drawn a blank in 20% of matches overall, 25% at home, and 17% away.

* **Expected Goals (xG):** Their expected goals for the team stand at 1.33 overall, 1.51 at home, and 1.20 away.

* **Expected Goals Against (xGA):** Conversely, their expected goals conceded are 1.49 overall, 1.09 at home, and 1.78 away.

Croatia Team Form and Stats

Looking at Croatia's performance across their last 10 fixtures in all competitions, their form reads as follows: w, d, w, w, w, w, l, l, w, l. They've averaged 1.90 points per game overall. At home, their record is w, w, w, l, w, giving them a strong 2.40 points per game average on their own turf. Away from home, they've managed d, w, w, l, l, securing 1.40 points per game.

In terms of statistics, Croatia boast an overall win rate of 60%, which rises to an impressive 80% when playing at home, but drops to 40% on the road. They're scoring an average of 3.40 goals per game overall, with 3.20 at home and 3.60 away. Their scoring average is 2.00 goals per game overall, rising to 2.40 at home and falling to 1.60 away. They're conceding 1.40 goals per game overall, with a tight defence at home conceding just 0.80, but conceding 2.00 per game away. Both Teams To Score has occurred in 60% of their games overall, at 40% for home matches and 80% for away fixtures. Clean sheets are recorded in 30% of their games overall, 40% at home, and 20% away. They've failed to score in 20% of their matches, regardless of venue. Expected Goals (xG) are calculated at 1.87 overall, 2.46 at home, and 1.27 away. Their Expected Goals Against (xGA) stand at 1.15 overall, a solid 0.70 at home, and 1.60 away.

Panama vs Croatia Head to Head Statistics (H2H)

There's no historical head-to-head information for these two clubs.