Panama vs Croatia Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (June 23)
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Panama vs Croatia Prediction, Odds & SGP Picks (June 23)

Giorgi Natsvlishvili
Moneyline PickCroatia to Win (-182)
Player PropPetar Musa to Score (+154)
Same Game ParlayCroatia to Win + Petar Musa to Score + Under 3.5 Goals (+360)
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Panama vs Croatia Main Match Info

Panama vs Croatia Moneyline Prediction

Croatia opened the World Cup with a 4-2 defeat to England, but the scoreline was somewhat harsh. Zlatko Dalić’s side remained competitive for long stretches and created several dangerous attacking opportunities.

Panama, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Ghana despite recording 11 shots and enjoying extended spells of possession. The biggest concern for Los Canaleros was their lack of efficiency in the final third. They generated pressure but failed to convert it into goals.

After losing to England, the Vatreni have virtually no margin for error and know that three points are essential to keep their qualification hopes alive. Panama are under similar pressure, but Croatia’s squad has repeatedly delivered in must-win international matches over the past decade.

Panama vs Croatia Player Prop

Petar Musa already found the net in Croatia’s opener, and his club form strongly supports this pick. He has scored 12 goals in 13 MLS matches this season, playing 1,044 minutes.

The matchup also suits Musa, as Panama are compact but not dominant defensively. They held Ghana at bay for 94 minutes, yet still conceded a late goal and looked vulnerable once the game opened up.

The expected game script further strengthens the play. Croatia need all three points, which should create a more open contest, especially after the first goal. If the Vatreni control possession as expected, Musa should get multiple touches inside the box and generate at least two or three shooting chances.

Panama vs Croatia Same Game Parlay

Croatia to Win: Croatia need three points to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. While Panama are difficult to break down, the Vatreni’s experience should prove decisive in this matchup.

Petar Musa to Score: Musa is one of Croatia’s most in-form players, with 12 MLS goals this season. Having found the back of the net against England, he looks like the most likely player to break down Panama’s defence.

Under 3.5 Goals: Los Canaleros generated 11 shots against Ghana without scoring and only conceded from a 95th-minute counter, suggesting they keep games tight regardless of the result. Croatia, despite their attacking quality, were also limited to two goals and two big chances against England and now face a defensively organised side. Both teams are more likely to grind out a 1-0 or 2-1 result than produce a high-scoring game, keeping the total comfortably under the line.

Panama vs Croatia Team News

Panama Team News 

Panama opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Ghana. Head coach Thomas Christiansen described the result as “cruel” because Los Canaleros controlled long stretches of the match and recorded 11 shots, but conceded in the 95th minute on a counterattack.

Captain Aníbal Godoy, playmaker Adalberto Carrasquilla, and right-back Michael Murillo remain the team’s most influential players. José Luis Rodríguez and Cecilio Waterman, meanwhile, provide the main attacking threat. Carrasquilla was a fitness concern before the tournament but has recovered and remains central to Panama’s midfield structure.

The team enter the Croatia game with no new injury concerns, and Thomas Christiansen is expected to stick with the same lineup.

Croatia Team News

Zlatko Dalić criticised Croatia’s defence after the England match. Despite showing clinical finishing, they conceded too easily from high-quality chances. Their attack is efficient, but the back line has looked vulnerable when opponents attack quickly or deliver dangerous balls into the box.

Petar Musa arrives in strong form after scoring against England and recording 12 goals in 13 MLS appearances this season for FC Dallas. Martin Baturina also strengthened his case after scoring in the opener. Luka Modrić still dictates the tempo, while Mateo Kovačić provides composure and ball security under pressure.

Croatia have no suspended players and no new injury concerns heading into their clash with Panama.

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