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Portugal vs. Croatia prediction, odds, line, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks
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Key Points:
- Portugal and Croatia, ranked 8th and 13th by FIFA respectively, will face off in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto, both having finished second in their groups.
- Recent encounters between the teams in 2024 resulted in one win each and one draw, with betting odds favoring Portugal as slight favorites to win and advance.
- Sports betting expert Martin Green, with a strong track record in soccer betting, predicts the match will have under 2.5 total goals due to both teams' defensive strengths and relatively low offensive output.
- Green highlights Portugal's improved defense since the return of Ruben Dias and notes Croatia's limited goal-scoring attempts, supporting his under 2.5 goals prediction.
- For detailed betting picks and Cristiano Ronaldo prop bets, Green recommends consulting his analysis on SportsLine before placing wagers.
