World Cup · World · Group Stage - 3FT
Croatia2-1
Ghana
Sat 27 Jun · 21:00📍 Lincoln Financial FieldRef · Drew Fischer, Canada
Croatia vs Ghana Result & Match Review
Croatia vs Ghana in World Cup, World. Review the final score, AI-graded tips, form, H2H and detailed stats on BetLogic.
World Cup · World · Group Stage - 3CroatiaGhanaAI After-Match ReportPowered by BetLogic AIPost-match editorial report · Final reportCroatia Edges Ghana 2-1 in World Cup Group Stage Thriller at Lincoln Financial Field
Match result
Croatia 2-1 Ghana (Full Time)
In a closely contested Group Stage match at the neutral Lincoln Financial Field, Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana, with decisive goals in the first and final quarter of the match.
What happened
The match featured three goals and two yellow cards. Croatia opened the scoring in the 31st minute through P. Sucic. Ghana responded in the 73rd minute with a goal from D. Luckassen, leveling the contest. However, Croatia regained the lead in the 83rd minute with a goal by N. Vlasic. Yellow cards were issued to Croatia's I. Perisic in the 68th minute and Ghana's K. Peprah in stoppage time.
Key turning points
The opening goal by P. Sucic set the tone for Croatia, while Ghana's equalizer by D. Luckassen shifted momentum late in the second half. The decisive moment came with N. Vlasic's goal in the 83rd minute, which ultimately secured the win for Croatia. The yellow cards had limited impact on the match outcome but reflected the competitive nature of the encounter.
Stats that mattered
Croatia held 53% possession and took 8 total shots with 4 on target, compared to Ghana's 47% possession and 6 total shots with only 1 on target. Both teams had 3 shots inside the box, but Croatia's greater accuracy and chance creation from outside the box (5 shots) were key. Croatia also earned 3 corners to Ghana's 2. Expected goals favored Ghana at 0.73 to 0.46, indicating Croatia's clinical finishing was a decisive factor.
BetLogic AI prediction review
The pre-match BetLogic prediction favored a home or draw outcome with a 90% probability. The final result aligned with this forecast as Croatia secured the win, validating the prediction's accuracy in this context.
What this means next
This Group Stage victory improves Croatia's standing and prospects for advancing to the knockout rounds, while Ghana will need to reassess their position and results in the remaining fixtures.
BetLogic AI reports are generated for informational and editorial purposes only.
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Match result — quick answer
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- Croatia 2-1 Ghana (Full Time)
- What happened?
- In a closely contested Group Stage match at the neutral Lincoln Financial Field, Croatia secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana, with decisive goals in the first and final quarter of the match.
- Risk note
- Match analysis is based solely on supplied data and does not guarantee future outcomes.