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One of Portugal or Croatia will be sent home from the World Cup this evening as the two sides go up against one another in the Round of 32.
The game will see former Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric facing off for a place in the last 16.
It promises to be a fascinating game, with both having indifferent group stages.
Portugal vs Croatia odds from BOYLE SPORTS
Portugal WIN - 8/13
Draw - 14/5
Croatia WIN - 15/4
Portugal vs Croatia predictions
The odds with the bookies definitely skew in favour of Portugal, but their performances so far this tournament haven't been at all convincing.
A trouncing of Uzbekistan aside, they drew 1-1 with DR Congo and should have been beaten by a profligate Colombia side who had 26 shots during the match.
Manager Roberto Martinez's insistence on sticking with Ronaldo up front has drawn criticism, with the veteran looking sluggish and ineffective, particularly against stronger opponents.
Meanwhile, Croatia recovered from their 4-2 defeat to England with wins against Panama and Ghana, albeit close fought ones.
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This one looks like it could be much closer than the odds suggest and a Croatia win would be far from an upset. It could well take longer than 90 minutes to settle.
Score prediction: Portugal 1-1 Croatia, Portugal win on penalties
How to watch Portugal vs Croatia
You can watch Portugal vs Croatia in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide .
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.
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