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The 2018 World Cup runners up, Croatia are scheduled to take on the likes of tournament favorites Brazil in their quarterfinal clash on Friday, December 9 in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Brazil and Croatia will square off at the Education City Stadium as the winner will qualify for the semifinals, where they will face the winner between Argentina and Netherlands.
While Croatia defeated underdogs Japan 3-1 on penalties in the Round of 16 tie on Monday, Brazil qualified for the quarterfinals after dominating South Korea 4-1 on Monday night at the Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud. After being left out of the last two group stage games due to an ankle injury, Neymar Jr returned to the field against South Korea to boost Brazil's chances to win the World Cup while Croatia struggled against Japan after conceding the first goal, however, managed a win into penalties.
Croatia vs Brazil: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- Croatia and Brazil have faced each other four times as the South American side won thrice while one game was a draw.
- Brazil and Croatia met each other twice in the World Cups as the former won both the fixtures in 2006 and 2014.
Top Players:
- Croatia include Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic as their top players.
- Brazil include Neymar Jr., Vinicius Jr., Thiago Silva, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, Casemiro as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Croatia 0-2 Brazil)
- 1st Half: 0-0
- 2nd Half: 0-2
Croatia vs Brazil: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 1.5 goal (Brazil -1.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Under)
Prediction: Croatia 0-2 Brazil
Money Line:
- Croatia have +700 odds to pick up the win, while Brazil are listed at -250 to claim victory.
- The draw between Croatia and Brazil has been listed at +360 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- In the FIFA World Cup 2022, Croatia scored a total of five goals in four matches while Brazil scored a total of seven goals in four matches.
- From their opponents in the World Cup, Croatia and Brazil conceded two goals each.
- Brazil (-1.5) are placed on +105 odds while Croatia (+1.5) have -155 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over -130, Under -105.
Both teams to score:
- While Brazil haven't scored in only one game against Cameroon, Croatia failed to score a goal in two matches.
- The odds for both the teams to score are +105 otherwise it's -150.
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