LiontipsCroatia vs Morocco. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FIFA World Cup (December 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Croatia national team had quite a tough group, but Zlatco Dalic's charges managed to qualify from the second line. The Checkered ones crushed Canada with a score of (4:1) and got two goalless draws against Belgium and Morocco.
In the Round of 16, Croatia got a hard-fought victory over Japan on penalties, and in the quarterfinals, they knocked out Brazil, also on penalties. In the semifinal game against Argentina, however, Croatia conceded two unanswered goals before halftime and allowed another one in the second half (0:3).
Morocco national teamwere in the same group as Croatia. The team finished on top of the group with a total of seven points. After a draw with Croatia (0:0), Walid Regragui's men beat Belgium (2:0) and Canada (2:1).
The Atlas Lions overcame Spain on penalties in the Round of 16, and then beat Portugal (1:0) in the quarterfinals. Youssef En-Nesyri delivered the winning goal. They became the first African team to reach the semifinals of the World Cup, where Morocco had to face France. They couldn't create another sensation and lost (0:2), but still have a chance to win the bronze.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Morocco won 2 of their previous 8 games with this score.
СтавкаMorocco to score in 1st half
In 2 of the last 3 games, Croatia conceded in the first half.
СтавкаCroatia to score in 2nd half
Only 2 of Croatia's 6 goals in the tournament were scored in the first half.
Tip and bets
Morocco put up a good fight against France in the semifinals, but the French side had superior quality and more experience. Nevertheless, the Atlas Lions created many problems for the defending world champions, that probably was the toughest game in the tournament for them. The Checkered Ones have a class advantage, but Morocco have already proved that they can fight off favourites. We believe that Morocco can become the first African team to win the World Cup medals.
Our prediction – Morocco to win
Neither Morocco, nor Croatia are high-scoring teams, but we expect both to score in the upcoming game. Since the two sides didn't make it into the finals, there is no more pressure on them, and they can allow themselves to open up a bit.
Second bet - both to score
