Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at midnight on Friday.
We’ve analysed the data and scoured the markets for this exciting knockout clash. The outcome is this 11.73/1 bet builder we’ve assembled, courtesy of Betfair.
Take a look at our three-pronged multi in full detail below.
Portugal vs Croatia Bet Builder
Bruno Fernandes anytime assist
As difficult as things get for Portugal, Bruno Fernandes never shies away from creative responsibility. While Roberto Martinez’s side may find themselves frustrated at times by a stifling Croatian setup, the Selecao’s primary playmaker will constantly demand the ball to force an opening. Whether threading defence-splitting passes or delivering precise crosses, Fernandes is the focal point of Portugal’s transitions.
Having already registered an assist at the finals by teeing up Cristiano Ronaldo for his second goal against Uzbekistan, reprising that exact combination remains their most lethal route to goal in the Round of 32.
Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the party in North America with a clinical brace on matchday two. During this tournament, he’s taken 10 shots and hit the target six times. Having featured in every single minute for Portugal so far this summer, the 41-year-old forward remains the undisputed spearhead of his side’s attack.
This high-stakes clash in Toronto feels like the perfect moment for him to finally get the monkey off his back by scoring his first-ever World Cup knockout stage goal. Ronaldo has completely evolved his game to conserve energy, lingering on the shoulder of the last defender to strike the moment a clear opportunity arises.
Under 6.5 corners
Knockout football breeds caution, and everything points towards a low corner count between these two sides in Canada. The pair have been notably conservative when it comes to winning set-pieces, managing just a combined 17 corners across their six group matches. Portugal contributed 10 of those while Croatia won just seven.
As a prime example of how low this figure can go, Portugal forced only two corners during their competitive 0-0 draw with Colombia, while Croatia could only muster two themselves during their opening 4-2 defeat against England.
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