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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Reviewed by Dave Garofolo
Complete World Cup 2026 odds and betting guide for today's matches, featuring Matchday 3 contests from Groups L, K, and J, on Saturday, June 27 to determine who qualifies for the Round of 32.
Matchday 3 of the soccer World Cup 2026 concludes today with the final six matches of the group stage schedule, and this betting odds preview is designed to help you navigate Saturday's matches using Dimers' data-driven World Cup predictions on June 27.
Kicking things off are the Group L matches between Ghana and Croatia and England and Panama at 5pm, then it's Group K between Portugal and Colombia and Uzbekistan and Congo at 7:30pm, before the Group J nightshift matches between Austria and Algeria and Argentina and Jordan at 10pm.
Thanks to DraftKings Sportsbook, we've broken down each of Saturday's matchups below in our World Cup betting preview, with everything you need to know about the teams, the players, the probabilities, the most likely score lines, as well as the sharpest player props for Saturday's six World Cup fixtures.
Today's World Cup 2026 odds - June 27
Dimers' World Cup 2026 odds refer to the forecasts and statistical projections made by our team of data scientists regarding the outcomes of not only the six matches on Saturday, June 27, but also the ultimate winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These predictions for the 2026 World Cup are generated by highly sophisticated machine learning models that analyze historical odds, data sets, player-specific performance metrics, and team-level compositions that delivered some outstanding betting results.
Ghana vs. Croatia odds
Kickoff: June 27, 5:00pm (ET)
The final round of fixtures for Group L brings a high-stakes, do-or-die scenario for both nations. A win over lowly Panama means England would hold the top spot, leaving Ghana and Croatia to battle it out for automatic qualification or a highly favorable wild card position. Under the tournament's 48-team setup, the margins for error are incredibly thin as third-place survival rests on overall points and goal differential.
The model tags the Vatreni as the front-runner to take maximum points, forecasting a tense, low-scoring chess match. Let's break down the moneyline numbers, goal lines, and top exact scores.
Group L standings & scenario analysis
Ghana (4 pts, GD +1): Sitting in second place, the Black Stars are in a great position. A win or a draw guarantees them an automatic slot in the Round of 32. They absolutely cannot afford a loss, which would drop them to third and force them to rely on other results.
Croatia (3 pts, GD -1): Positioned in third place, a straight victory vaults them into automatic qualification. Crucially, a draw could give them a lifeline—moving them to 4 points, which gives them a solid chance of claiming one of the 8 best third-place tickets. A loss results in immediate elimination.
Moneyline odds: Who will win Ghana vs. Croatia?
The straight-up winner market leans toward Croatia, though a combined 41.6% chance for a draw or a Ghana victory indicates that oddsmakers expect a tight battle:
Total goals odds (Over/Under 2.5)
Given the massive implications of a single mistake, the model strongly anticipates a structured, risk-averse display from both managers, heavily backing the under on the standard line:
Top 5 exact scoreline predictions
The exact scoreline distribution underscores a tight, competitive matchup where narrow clean sheets or a low-scoring tie lead the probabilities:
- Ghana 0-1 Croatia: 14.8%
- Ghana 0-2 Croatia: 12.2%
- Ghana 1-1 Draw: 11.3%
- Ghana 1-2 Croatia: 9.3%
- Ghana 0-0 Draw: 9.0%
Summary: Croatia enters this crucial match as a 58.4% favorite. Since Ghana only needs a draw to comfortably advance and a tight 1-0 Croatia win (14.8%) or a 1-1 deadlock (11.3%) dominate the top expected outcomes, finding value requires alternative combinations. Pairing Under 2.5 total match goals with Croatia or Draw on the Double Chance market delivers a highly practical angle that aligns directly with the defensive urgency suggested by the data.
Panama vs. England odds
Kickoff: June 27, 5:00pm (ET)
Running parallel to the crucial Ghana vs. Croatia showdown, the conclusion of Group L features a completely different dynamic. While Thomas Tuchel's England looks to seal the top spot, Panama enters this finale with their bags packed, having already been mathematically eliminated after dropping their opening two fixtures without scoring a goal.
The projections position the Three Lions as overwhelming favorites to control the tempo from the opening whistle. Let's look at how the moneyline splits, total goals lines, and top exact scores settle across the main betting boards.
Group L standings & top-spot scenarios
England (4 pts, GD +2): Currently leads the group on goals scored. A victory guarantees them the top seed out of Group L and a theoretically softer path in the Round of 32. A draw could leave them vulnerable to being leapfrogged by Ghana.
Panama (0 pts, GD -2): Already eliminated from knockout contention. This match is purely about pride, as they aim to play the spoiler role and get on the scoresheet before exiting the tournament.
Moneyline odds: Who will win England vs. Panama?
The straight-up winner market leaves little room for ambiguity, installing England as a heavy front-runner while offering very little individual value on the standard line:
Total goals odds (Over/Under 3.5)
Despite England's attacking depth, the model strongly expects a controlled, protective display designed to secure the points while preserving energy for the knockouts, favoring the under on an elevated line:
Top 5 exact scoreline predictions
The exact scoreline distribution leans heavily toward a multi-goal, clean-sheet victory for the favorites, with three of the top four results predicting an England shutout:
- Panama 0-2 England: 13.6%
- Panama 0-3 England: 12.5%
- Panama 0-1 England: 9.8%
- Panama 0-4 England: 8.7%
- Panama 1-2 England: 7.8%
Summary: England enters this matchup as a dominant 83.0% favorite. Since their straight winner price offers minimal return on its own, utilizing alternative combinations is your best angle. Given the model's heavy preference for clean sheets in the correct score data alongside Panama's struggles to find the back of the net, pairing an England victory with Under 3.5 total match goals or backing England to win to nil provides a highly supported and logical path.
World Cup previews: Group K and Group J
To preview the remaining four Group K and Group J matches scheduled for Saturday, June 27, head over to their respective match pages:
- Portugal vs. Colombia (7:30pm)
- Uzbekistan vs. Congo (7:30pm)
- Austria vs. Algeria (10pm)
- Argentina vs. Jordan (10pm)
To give you the most accurate and helpful information, this article has been reviewed and edited by Dave Garofolo through our fact-checking process.
Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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