Cristiano Ronaldo odds and predictions for Portugal-Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo odds, picks, player props, predictions: Best bets for Portugal-Croatia in 2026 World Cup. SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton analyzed the Cristiano Ronaldo odds and locked in his picks and predictions for Portugal vs. Croatia.

On July 2, 2026, Portugal attempted to begin its trip to a first-ever World Cup title when it faced Croatia in the Round of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan during the group stage, which ultimately was enough to lift Portugal to the knockout round. Croatia recovered from an opening loss to England with consecutive wins over Panama and Ghana to clinch its fourth appearance in the knockout round.

Portugal was a -150 favorite to win in regulation and a -310 favorite to advance. Bettors could also wager on Cristiano Ronaldo props, with Portugal's star priced at -130 to score a goal on FanDuel Sportsbook and +300 to score the first goal. Ronaldo was also priced at +470 to score two goals or more. Before locking in your 2026 World Cup picks and other World Cup bets on betting sites like FanDuel, it was advised to check out top picks from soccer insider Brandt Sutton. Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player and SportsLine's top soccer editor since 2017, had been profitable across multiple leagues, including the Premier League and Bundesliga.

Cristiano Ronaldo has maintained a prominent role despite being 41 years old. He scored a Portugal record of 10 goals in the World Cup during his career, with two coming against Uzbekistan. He is one of two players to appear in six different World Cups. While his level might not be what it was during his prime, he still led Portugal with five goals in five qualifying matches and eight goals during the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League.

Ronaldo's betting odds included an anytime goal scorer at -130. He also had odds of -120 for 1+ shots on target in the first half, having scored two goals against Uzbekistan, becoming the second-oldest player to score at the World Cup. He was a solid contender to get a shot on target during the first half. For total shots, the odds were set at -220 for Ronaldo to take 4+ total shots. He tallied seven shots against Uzbekistan and three shots against Colombia, demonstrating his valuable presence in crucial matches like this one.