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Croatia vs Canada, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

FIFA World Cup · 2022
Croatia
4 – 1
Full Time
Canada
Sun 27 Nov 2022 · 16:00 UTC Khalifa International Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 52' Tajon Buchanan
Dejan Lovren 56' Y
Luka Modric 85' Y
Y 85' Kamal Miller

Overview

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Croatia vs Canada — Worldcup at Khalifa International Stadium.

  • Croatia 3 games · 6 pts (2026/26)
  • Canada 3 games · 4 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

  • Referee Mauro Vigliano
  • Referee Nicolas Taran
  • Referee Leodan Gonzalez
  • Referee Kevin Ortega (Peru)
  • Referee Andres Matonte (Uruguay)
  • Referee Martin Soppi (Uruguay)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curaçao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
Croatia 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Canada
Last 5 meetings
2022-11-27 Croatia 4–1 Canada

Recent Form

Croatia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Canada H 4–1 W
23 Nov Morocco A 0–0 D
28 Jun Spain H 3–5 L
22 Jun Scotland H 3–1 W
18 Jun Czechia H 1–1 D
13 Jun England A 0–1 L
Canada
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Nov Croatia A 1–4 L
23 Nov Belgium A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Croatia Canada
#46 Position #6
6 Points 4
3 Played 3
2 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 1
5 Scored 8
5 Conceded 3
+0 GD +5
2.00 PPG 1.33
67% Win % 33%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Croatia this season
40% Clean Sheets
Canada this season

Croatia are 46th (6 pts). Canada are 6th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Croatia
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Canada
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Canada
Jonathan David 3 G
Cyle Larin 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Canada kicks off things out of here…
  • 2' The deadlock is broken! Alphonso Davies gets on the scoresheet on 2 minutes.
  • 7' Canada fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 12' Ismael Kone has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 17' Canada is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Croatia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 32' A quiet spell here at Khalifa International Stadium. Croatia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' What a moment for Andrej Kramaric! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 37' Andrej Kramaric doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Herdman might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 44' Marko Livaja makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Croatia are in front.
  • 46' Canada manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonathan Osorio is hanging Cyle Larin on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The travelling Canada supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 52' Tajon Buchanan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Dejan Lovren argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 60' Another change for Croatia made on 60 minute. Marko Livaja leaves to be changed by Bruno Petkovic.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Canada! Junior Hoilett comes on to replace Richie Laryea.
  • 67' Sam Adekugbe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Croatia tonight.
  • 70' What a moment for Andrej Kramaric! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Canada manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Cavallini is hanging Jonathan David on the field on 72 minute.
  • 77' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Croatia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Herdman will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 85' Luka Modric is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 86' Croatia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mislav Orsic is hanging Ivan Perisic on the field on 86 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 4-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Croatia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Zlatko Dalić

Canada Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Herdman

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.34 Croatia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04 Canada xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 80% + Both teams to score 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Croatia48% Draw21% Canada31%
Actual: Croatia win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes78% 0% No22%
Avg goals/match: 4.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 80%
20%
± 3.5 62%
38%
± 4.5 44%
56%

Double Chance

Croatia or Draw
69%
Draw or Canada
52%
Croatia or Canada
79%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Croatia36% Draw36% Canada28%
Actual: Croatia win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 3
3.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
4 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Croatia

Handicap Croatia covers Push Canada covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 13% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 18% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 15% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 10% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Croatia keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Canada keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.