SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Cristiano Ronaldo odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Portugal vs. Croatia
Jul 2, 2026
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Portugal will try to begin its trip to a first-ever World Cup title when it faces Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday night. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan during the group stage, which was ultimately 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 is a -130 favorite to win in regulation and a -300 favorite to advance.
You can also bet on Cristiano Ronaldo props, with Portugal’s star priced at -105 to score a goal on FanDuel Sportsbook and +300 to score the first goal. Ronaldo is also priced at +600 to score two goals or more. Before locking in your 2026 World Cup picks and other World Cup bets on betting sites like FanDuel, be sure to check out top picks from soccer insider Brandt Sutton. Sutton is a former collegiate soccer player and has been SportsLine’s top soccer editor since 2017. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed soccer betting decisions possible. Since 2025,…
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