Panama vs Croatia prediction

Panama flag Panama vs Croatia Croatia flag
Group L · Matchday 13 · 2026-06-23 · Toronto
0–2predicted score
79%Croatia to win
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Croatia heavy favorites over struggling Panama

Our model backs Croatia at 79% to win, predicting a 2-0 scoreline in Toronto. A +241 Elo advantage underpins the forecast, with xG favoring Croatia 2.5-0.6. Confidence sits at 79%.

Both sides arrive winless: Panama and Croatia each took 0 points from their opening match, underperforming expectations. Panama undershot by 1.2 points, Croatia by 0.8—both need a result badly.

This high-scoring lean (3.1 combined xG) suggests attacking intent despite poor starts. Croatia's quality should prevail against a Panama side that struggled to generate chances.

Panama flag Panama ▼ under-performing 0 pts vs 1.2 expected; ineffective in opener
Croatia flag Croatia ▼ under-performing 0 pts vs 0.8 expected; underperformed despite Elo edge

Confidence factors

Croatia +241 Elo Expected goals 0.6 – 2.5 Form L vs L High-scoring lean (3.1 xG)
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