Petar Sucic scored one and set up another as Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to set up a Round of 16 meeting with Portugal on 2 July. Croatia dominated from the first whistle and never really looked like losing, even after Ghana had briefly equalised.
Croatia 2:1 Ghana — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
Second half1 - 1
- 68(Foul)
- 76VAR review (D. Luckassen)
- 90 + 4(Foul)
Live Prediction
Croatia to winWon1.22
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Croatia vs Ghana?
Croatia 2-1 Ghana (World Cup).
Who scored?
Petar Sucic (31', assist Mateo Kovačić) for Croatia; Derrick Luckassen (73', assist Ernest Nuamah) for Ghana; Nikola Vlašić (83', assist Luka Modrić) for Croatia.
Was Croatia's win deserved?
Yes — Croatia were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Croatia vs Ghana?
Yellow cards: Ivan Perišić (Croatia); Kojo Peprah Oppong (Ghana).
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Head to Head meetings
Croatia – Ghana
Croatia
Ghana
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 2 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 0 |
Croatia
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 0Draws
- 4Losses
Ghana
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 1Draws
- 4Losses
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.20 | 5.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Croatia
CheckLive's preview leans firmly toward Croatia. The Vatreni hold clear advantages in recent form consistency and mental resilience, while Ghana's defensive fragility and poor run of results raise concerns. Expect a controlling performance from the 2018 finalists, who need the win more and look equipped to handle the pressure.
Home win — Croatia1.80
High confidence80%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
37.6
CheckSkill
56.9
50.6
CheckMental
73.2
31.8
CheckLive total66.6 vs 42.3+24.3Croatia: 60.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.6
More match signals
Over 3.587%4.33
Croatia (DNB)81%1.25
Croatia (−1)87%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match between Croatia and Ghana?
Croatia are the clear favourites according to CheckLive's analysis. Their superior form, skill, and mental strength—especially a massive gap in composure—give them an 80% edge. Ghana's attacking threat exists, but Croatia's experience in high-stakes matches should prevail.
Who has better form coming into this match?
Croatia have the better recent form, with two wins in five matches and a stabilising defensive performance. Ghana have lost three of their last five and conceded ten goals, making their momentum poor. The form gap of over 20 rating points underscores Croatia's sharper rhythm.
Will both teams score in Croatia vs Ghana?
It is possible but not probable. Croatia's defence has improved, keeping two clean sheets in their last five. Ghana have scored in three straight matches but face a more organised backline. CheckLive's analysis leans toward Croatia's win and Ghana's attack being stifled.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.20 | 5.50 |