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Panama v Croatia Stats

Data last updated: Tue 23 Jun 2026, 02:45 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Panama and Croatia face off in a crucial World Cup Group L clash where both teams are under pressure after opening losses. Panama, missing key midfielders including Carrasquilla Alcázar due to injury, struggled to score against Ghana and must find sharper attacking execution. Croatia, despite conceding four goals in their opener against England, possess a potent attack with 42 goals in their last 20 matches and will aim to tighten defensively. This match is set to be a tactical battle with Croatia seeking control and a measured victory, while Panama look to balance aggression with defensive solidity to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.

BT4Y best bet

Croatia to Win & Under 2.5 Goals

  • Croatia scored 42 goals in their last 20 matches, averaging 2.1 goals per game.
  • Panama failed to score in their World Cup opener and face midfield injuries impacting creativity.
  • Croatia conceded 4 goals against England but have 7 clean sheets in their last 20 games.
  • Panama average 12.27 shots per game with 68% inside the box, showing attacking intent.
  • Croatia to Win & Under 2.5 Goals priced at 11/4 offers a strong of 16.3%.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

Croatia's strong attacking record combined with their need to repair defensive lapses after conceding four goals to England supports a controlled win under 2.5 goals. Panama's injury-hit midfield and recent failure to score reduce their threat, increasing the likelihood of a low-scoring Croatian victory. The model rates this pick positively with a 43% chance and finds value at 11/4 . The absence of key Panamanian midfielders and Croatia's tactical focus on defensive compactness underpin the selection. No price warnings apply, making this a standard stake recommendation.

Croatia attack strength42 goals in last 20 matches, 2.1 avg goals/game
Strong positive
Panama midfield injuriesKey creative players out, reducing attacking threat
Positive
Croatia defensive concernsConceded 4 goals vs England but 7 clean sheets in 20 games
Neutral
Panama shot volume12.27 shots per game, 68% inside box
Positive
Price value edge16.3% positive edge at 11/4 odds
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Croatia's superior attacking quality and tactical discipline position them well to secure a narrow victory while keeping the game under 2.5 goals. Panama's midfield injuries and recent scoring struggles limit their offensive threat, making a low-scoring Croatian win the most plausible outcome. This pick balances Croatia's need for control with Panama's challenge to break through.

Main risk

Croatia's recent defensive vulnerabilities could allow Panama to score if defensive repairs are incomplete, which might push the total goals over 2.5 and threaten the under goals part of the bet.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · tactical and form analysis

“Croatia must balance their potent attack with defensive solidity to avoid repeating costly mistakes. Panama's injury-hit midfield reduces their ability to threaten consistently, making a controlled Croatian win under 2.5 goals a logical expectation.”

Key Data Signals

Croatia to Win & Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Croatia scored 42 goals in their last 20 matches, averaging 2.1 goals per game.

Panama failed to score in their World Cup opener and face midfield injuries impacting creativity.

Croatia conceded 4 goals against England but have 7 clean sheets in their last 20 games.

Panama average 12.27 shots per game with 68% inside the box, showing attacking intent.

What To Watch In The Data

Croatia to Win & Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Recent trends show Croatia has a 100% rate of over 2.5 goals in their last matches, but this is tempered by their defensive concerns.
  • Panama's recent matches have been low scoring, with no over 2.5 goals in their last games.
  • The contrasting trends suggest a tactical match where Croatia's attack may be contained, resulting in fewer goals than their average.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Panama0
Avg goals scored
Croatia2
Panama1
Avg goals conceded
Croatia4
Panama0%
BTTS rate
Croatia100%
Panama0%
Over 2.5 goals
Croatia100%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 67% vs implied 51% · edge +15.4 pts
1.95
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 54%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 68%
1.25
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 32%
3
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
1.8
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Panama's failure to score in their opening match and Croatia's defensive focus after conceding four goals suggest a low likelihood of both teams scoring. Croatia's average of 2.1 goals per game contrasts with Panama's recent scoring drought, supporting an under 3.5 goals and BTTS No scenario in this fixture.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickCroatia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 52% vs implied 81% · edge -29.1 pts
1.24
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.95
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Over 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Croatia to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.48
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The 11/4 price for Croatia to Win & Under 2.5 Goals reflects a positive value opportunity given the model's 43% chance estimate. The reward the tactical expectation of a controlled Croatian victory with limited goals, factoring in Panama's injury challenges and Croatia's need to tighten defensively after conceding four goals in their opener.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Panama2
Avg corners for
Croatia2
Panama4
Avg total corners
Croatia10
Panama2
Avg yellow cards
Croatia0
Panama11
Avg shots
Croatia10
Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBetMGM guide price · Model 51% vs implied 46% · edge +5.5 pts
2.2
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Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 44%
2.1
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Both teams average around 2 corners per game, indicating moderate set-piece opportunities. Panama's higher shot volume (11 per game) with 68% inside the box contrasts with Croatia's more efficient attack but fewer shots. Card risk is low for Croatia, while Panama's midfielders show higher foul and card rates, suggesting a physical midfield battle that may limit open play.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Panama

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
18 Jun 2026A Ghana0-1

Croatia

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
17 Jun 2026A England2-4
Market aligned with main pickAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 71% vs implied 91% · edge -19.9 pts
1.1
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Croatia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.24
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Croatia to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.48
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Croatia's recent form shows a potent attack with 2 goals scored in their opening match despite defensive lapses. Panama's form is less encouraging, with no points and no goals scored so far. Croatia's ability to score consistently and Panama's struggle to find the net reinforce the expectation of a Croatian win with limited goals.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Panama wins
0Draws
0Croatia wins
Market aligned with main pickCroatia to WinBet365 guide price · Model 41% vs implied 68% · edge -26.6 pts
1.48
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 50%
1.8
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No previous meetings between Panama and Croatia exist to provide direct head-to-head context. Therefore, tactical and form factors from recent matches are more relevant to assessing this fixture's likely outcome.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

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Panama1
Played
Croatia1
Panama0
Avg goals for
Croatia2
Panama1
Avg goals against
Croatia4
Panama0
Clean sheets
Croatia0
Market aligned with main pickCroatia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 52% vs implied 81% · edge -29.1 pts
1.24
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Croatia to WinBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.48
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Croatia's season-long scoring average of 2.1 goals per game and seven clean sheets in 20 matches underline their attacking strength and defensive capability. Panama's 1.8 goals per game and six clean sheets reflect a team capable of scoring but currently hampered by injuries and lack of penetration in attack, supporting a low-scoring Croatian victory.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
3Panama01001-1
4Croatia01001-2
11Panama01001-1
Both teams sit on zero points after their first games in Group L, with Panama third and Croatia fourth. The group standings add urgency to this fixture, as both sides need points to stay competitive. Croatia's superior goal difference and attacking record position them as favorites to respond positively and secure a win.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Panama Over 2.5
100%Croatia Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Recent trends show Croatia has a 100% rate of over 2.5 goals in their last matches, but this is tempered by their defensive concerns. Panama's recent matches have been low scoring, with no over 2.5 goals in their last games. The contrasting trends suggest a tactical match where Croatia's attack may be contained, resulting in fewer goals than their average.

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