LiontipsCroatia vs Canada. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Command Analysis
Croatia national team was the runner-up of the previous World Cup. Four years ago, the team lost to France in the final in Moscow. In the qualification for the 2022 World Cup, Zlatko Dalić's team managed to finished on top of Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta.
In the first game in Qatar, Croatia didn't show their best performance. In the first half, the Checkered Ones were active on offense and tried hard to collect three points, but halftime, Croatia sat back on the defensive. Eventually, Morocco held them to a goalless draw. Croatia are currently in 2nd place in Group F.
Canada national team definitely surprised most football fans by finishing in first place in the North American qualification with the best attacking and defensive record. They beat Mexico and the USA, who usually are strong favourites in the CONCACAF qualification.
John Herdman's team has such powerful opponents as Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco, who are unlikely to give Canada a chance. But it is too early to call the Noth Americans outsiders - they looked good against Belgium and acted boldly on offense. However, they failed to score a penalty and suffered a narrow defeat (0:1).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 6 games of Canada.
СтавкаCroatia to score in 2nd half
This bet won in 3 of Croatia's previous 4 games.
СтавкаCanada to score in 1st half
Canada scored in the first half in 2 of their last 3 games.
Tip and bets
Croatia can't afford to get another goalless draw here - in the third game, they will face Belgium, and it will be extremely unwise to leave the question of qualifying for the playoffs to that last round. Canada don't have a very strong defense, and we expect the highly-motivated Croatians to score. At the same time, Canada have a solid offensive line, so they should be able to get in at least one goal.
Our prediction – both to scor
Canada are a solid team and many Canadians play in Europe, but they lack the experience that Croatia have - the Checkered Ones were the runner-ups of the 2018 World Cup, and for the North Americans this is the second World Cup in history. We believe that experience will help Croatia get a narrow victory here.
Second bet - Croatia to win by 1 goal
