LiontipsArgentina vs Croatia. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Command Analysis
Argentina was touted as comfortable favorite of its group, but faced an unexpected setback, losing 1:2 to Saudi Arabia. However, after that defeat, Lionel Scaloni's men earned two successive 2:0 victories over Mexico and Poland.
In the round of 16 Argentina faced Australia and salvaged a 2:1 victory, letting the opponent to score only in final minutes of the game. Quarter-final match against the Netherlands went by the same scenario - Albiceleste scored two goals, but let the opponent to come back into the game. 120 minutes of play finished with a 2:2 score and Argentina managed to beat the Oranges only in penalty shoot-out.
Croatia national team was considered a strong play-off contender, but earned only one victory in the group stage. In the second match the Chequered ones conceded first, but managed to come back into the game, scored three goals and cruised to a victory over Canada. Croatia had goalless draws in matches against Belgium and Morocco.
Croatia got drawn to Japan in the round of 16, not the toughest opponent to play against. But Zlatko Dalic's team barely salvaged a draw in the regular time, beating the Japanese side on penalties. In the quarter-final Croatia made a huge sensation. Team saved a goalless draw in the regular time of the match against Brazil. The Chequered ones conceded first in extra-time, but managed to score an equalizer and then beat the Selecao on penalties.
Trends
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Two of five latest matches of Argentina finished by that score
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This bet played in two latest matches of Argentina
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In two of three latest matches of Argentina penalties were given
Tip and bets
Argentina had a tough road to the semi-final, but Croatia should be a passable opponent. Despite all the heroics made by the Chequered ones, they will probably succumb to the Albiceleste. Lionel Messi is in an outstanding form, team's performance has improved significantly since the start of the season, South Americans know when to put more pressure on the opponent.
Yeah, Croatia managed to beat the mighty Brazilian team. But what separates the Selecao from Argentina is that everything was coming too easy for the Brazil, all the dances and trashing of opponents made Brazil players to think that they are unbeatable, Croatia's resistance discouraged them.
Argentina, on the other hand, worked hard since the first seconds of the tournaments. After a defeat in the first match, it is quite incredible to see the Albiceleste in the semi-final. Difficult matches against Mexico and Netherlands made the team stronger, so we are expecting Argentina to advance into the final.
Our prediction - Argentina to win
Argentina had a number of dramatic matches on their way to the semi-final, but Albiceleste still have enough firepower to beat the opponent in regular time. South American side has better line-up than Croatia. The Chequered ones are unlikely to lead the game into their third penalty shoot-out, but favourite surely won't get an easy victory here.
Our second bet is on Argentina to win by one goal
