Argentina will come against Croatia in the semi-final of the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup. The kickoff is due at 20:00 UK time at the Lusail Stadium, date: 13/12/2022.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One — Total goals: Under 2.5 goals — 1.54
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two — 1&2 half results: Argentina to win first half — 2.44
Four out of Croatia’s five World Cup matches ended with under 2.5 goals. They came up against goalscoring sides Belgium and Brazil but finished both games goalless. They could repeat the same against Argentina.
Argentina won in the first half in their last two World Cup matches. They took control of the games before the interval against Australia and The Netherlands and they could replicate that against Croatia.
Following the exits of Brazil and England, Argentina are the second favourite to win the World Cup, thanks to the quality of players in their squad.
Argentina reached the semi-final after they beat The Netherlands 4-3 on penalties. The tie ended in a 2-2 draw after the regular time and the result was unchanged in extra time. They are two wins away from winning the World Cup and they head into the semis as the favourites against
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Croatia:
Croatia fought their way through to the semi-final after they went against all odds to eliminate World Cup favourites Brazil on a penalty shootout.
They are fond of keeping cleansheets and always strike back immediately they go behind. Croatia head into the game as underdogs again and will only look at their win over Brazil as a bit of inspiration needed to overcome Argentina.
Argentina are struggling to keep clean sheets. They conceded twice against The Netherlands and once against Australia. The chances of Argentina to win and concede a goal against Croatia are slim but possible.
Argentina head into the game as the favourite. Back the Argentines to qualify for the final. Lionel Messi’s side qualified for the semi-final after they beat The Netherlands on penalties.
Goalkeeper: Martinez
Defenders: Acuna, Martinez, Otamendi, Romero, Molina
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Fernandez, De Paul
Forwards: Alvarez, Messi
Goalkeeper: Livakovic
Defenders: Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa
Midfielders: Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic
Forwards: Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic
Where will this match be played?
The game will be played at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Argentina vs Croatia.