Panama vs Croatia World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Croatia to secure three points
Croatia, after a loss to England, face Panama in a crucial World Cup Group L match at BMO Field, Toronto. Croatia, with an experienced but aging squad, are expected to outclass Panama, whose hopes hang by a thread after a stoppage-time defeat to Ghana. Panama have never earned a World Cup point, while Croatia remain favorites for a win and a clean sheet. Key player Petar Musa is tipped to score. The match is available to stream on bet365 (geo-restrictions apply).
- Croatia vs Panama predictions for Tuesday's World Cup Group L game
- Panama are a class below - Croatia backed for a win and clean sheet
- Peta Musa plays his club football in North America - tipped to add to his goal vs England
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 9.00am AEST on Wednesday June 24
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Panama vs Croatia World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Croatia will be looking to bounce back from their opening defeat to England when they come up against Panama in World Cup Group L action on Tuesday at BMO Field in Toronto.
Runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and semi-finalists four years ago in Qatar, Croatia aren't expected to match those achievements this tournament. They have an aging squad, with half of their six forwards 34 or older, while Luka Modric is still running the show in midfield at 40.
However, Croatia should still have enough firepower and class to move past Panama and give themselves the best possible chance to advance into the knockout phase. Panama really needed to win their opening game against Ghana, but they conceded a 94th minute goal to go down 1-0, meaning they now need positive results against Croatia and England in order to progress.
It also means Panama are still without a point at the World Cup, losing all four of their previous outings.
This probably won't be the best game you'll watch at this World Cup, but Croatia should do enough to get the job done - I also don't mind the decent value on offer for a win to nil. If Panama couldn't score against Ghana, then they are unlikely to do so against superior opposition here. Petar Musa scored against England and looks the most likely in the final third for Croatia.
Panama vs Croatia Stats & Trends
- Croatia have won nine of their last 13 games
- Panama have won just two of their last eight games
- Panama have failed to score in two of their last three defeats
- Panama have lost all four previous World Cup games
- Petar Musa scored vs England & has 12 goals in 13 games for Dallas in the MLS this season
- Croatia have scored exactly two goals in their last two wins
Panama vs Croatia Head To Head
This will be the first meeting between the teams. Croatia have won seven of their nine games vs CONCACAF nations.
Panama Form Analysis
Panama came agonisingly close to securing their first ever World Cup point, but they leaked a heartbreaking goal deep into stoppage time and subsequently lost 1-0 to Ghana.
It means the only way Panama stay alive in the World Cup if they lose against Croatia is if England go down to Ghana - but that would also mean Thomas Christiansen's side would have to beat the Three Lions. Bottom line: Panama can't afford to lose this game.
Panama haven't kept a clean sheet in their last nine games and it's clear they benefitted from an easy path to the World Cup, with CONCACAF powerhouse nations USA, Mexico & Canada all receiving direct entry.
Panama Team News
No injury concerns for Panama ahead of this clash. Yoel Barcenas was a standout in midfield against Ghana and should get his 106th cap in this game.
Panama Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Luis Mejía | 35 | 56 | 0 | Nacional |
| GK | César Samudio | 32 | 5 | 0 | Marathón |
| GK | Orlando Mosquera | 31 | 49 | 0 | Al-Fayha |
| DF | César Blackman | 28 | 41 | 3 | Slovan Bratislava |
| DF | José Córdoba | 25 | 33 | 1 | Norwich City |
| DF | Fidel Escobar | 31 | 99 | 4 | Saprissa |
| DF | Edgardo Fariña | 24 | 18 | 0 | Pari Nizhny Novgorod |
| DF | Jiovany Ramos | 29 | 24 | 2 | Puerto Cabello |
| DF | Eric Davis | 35 | 107 | 9 | Plaza Amador |
| DF | Andrés Andrade | 27 | 51 | 1 | LASK |
| DF | Amir Murillo | 30 | 95 | 9 | Beşiktaş |
| DF | Roderick Miller | 34 | 50 | 2 | Turan Tovuz |
| DF | Jorge Gutiérrez | 27 | 18 | 0 | Deportivo La Guaira |
| MF | Cristian Martínez | 29 | 67 | 2 | Ironi Kiryat Shmona |
| MF | José Luis Rodríguez | 28 | 71 | 8 | Juárez |
| MF | Adalberto Carrasquilla | 27 | 73 | 3 | UNAM |
| MF | Ismael Díaz | 29 | 58 | 17 | León |
| MF | Yoel Bárcenas | 32 | 105 | 10 | Unattached |
| MF | Carlos Harvey | 26 | 29 | 3 | Minnesota United |
| MF | Alberto Quintero | 38 | 141 | 7 | Plaza Amador |
| MF | Aníbal Godoy (C) | 36 | 160 | 4 | San Diego FC |
| MF | César Yanis | 30 | 56 | 5 | Cobresal |
| FW | Tomás Rodríguez | 27 | 13 | 4 | Saprissa |
| FW | José Fajardo | 32 | 69 | 17 | Universidad Católica |
| FW | Cecilio Waterman | 35 | 56 | 15 | Universidad de Concepción |
| FW | Azarias Londoño | 25 | 12 | 0 | Universidad Católica |
Croatia Form Analysis
Croatia matched it with England for the first 45 minutes, but they couldn't last the entire 90, which might be an indication their aging side just isn't up to the physicality anymore.
Zlatko Dalic will be hoping his side's experience can navigate this Panama challenge and pick up a crucial three points, which would mean simply a point against Ghana would surely suffice for a place in the knockout phase.
Martin Baturina and Petar Musa found the back of the net against England, but they didn't create their first big chance until the 95th minute, showcasing their lack of firepower against the elite nations.
Croatia Team News
Veteran Ivan Perisic has six goals contributions in his last five games for club and country and assisted Musa's goal against England.
Musa should keep his spot up front, while Mateo Kovacic and Mario Pasalic could come into midfield alongside Luka Modric.
Croatia Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Dominik Livaković | 31 | 76 | 0 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| GK | Ivor Pandur | 26 | 0 | 0 | Hull City |
| GK | Dominik Kotarski | 26 | 4 | 0 | Copenhagen |
| DF | Josip Stanišić | 26 | 32 | 0 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Marin Pongračić | 28 | 20 | 0 | Fiorentina |
| DF | Joško Gvardiol | 24 | 49 | 4 | Manchester City |
| DF | Duje Ćaleta-Car | 29 | 38 | 1 | Real Sociedad |
| DF | Josip Šutalo | 26 | 34 | 0 | Ajax |
| DF | Luka Vušković | 19 | 6 | 1 | Hamburger SV |
| DF | Martin Erlić | 28 | 13 | 1 | Midtjylland |
| MF | Nikola Moro | 28 | 10 | 0 | Bologna |
| MF | Mateo Kovačić | 32 | 114 | 5 | Manchester City |
| MF | Luka Modrić (C) | 40 | 199 | 29 | Milan |
| MF | Nikola Vlašić | 28 | 64 | 10 | Torino |
| MF | Mario Pašalić | 31 | 86 | 12 | Atalanta |
| MF | Martin Baturina | 23 | 20 | 2 | Como |
| MF | Petar Sučić | 22 | 18 | 1 | Inter Milan |
| MF | Kristijan Jakić | 29 | 17 | 2 | FC Augsburg |
| MF | Toni Fruk | 25 | 7 | 1 | Rijeka |
| MF | Luka Sučić | 23 | 21 | 1 | Real Sociedad |
| FW | Andrej Kramarić | 35 | 117 | 36 | TSG Hoffenheim |
| FW | Ante Budimir | 34 | 38 | 6 | Osasuna |
| FW | Ivan Perišić (VC) | 37 | 155 | 38 | PSV Eindhoven |
| FW | Igor Matanović | 23 | 10 | 2 | SC Freiburg |
| FW | Marco Pašalić | 25 | 16 | 1 | Orlando City |
| FW | Petar Musa | 28 | 12 | 2 | FC Dallas |
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Verdict
Croatia are backed for a win and clean sheet, with Musa the most likely to find the back of the net.
Croatia Win
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$1.52 - 3 Units
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