Croatia vs Belgium Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: Thursday 1^st December 2022.

Kick-Off: 15:00 UK

Venue: Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium

TV: BBC TBC, BBC iPlay, BBC Sport Website

The odds are accurate at the writing time and subject to change 

 

Croatia and Belgium will clash in their third group-stage match in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The game is scheduled for 1^st December 2022. We have the fixture details, including the best expert predictions for Croatia vs Belgium World Cup clash. Croatia is at currently the top of Group F in the 2022 World Cup with 4 points from two games while Canada has zero points after two games. Read on to bet on the best Croatia vs Belgium predictions by Football Ground Guide.

Croatia vs Belgium Free World Cup Betting Predictions

Croatia and Belgium have met six times in the past but none of those was in the FIFA World Cup. Both teams did very well in the 2018 World, having both gone past the semis. In the 2018 World Cup, Croatia finished second while Belgium bagged the third spot. With that, expect a thrilling encounter when English referee, Anthony Taylor, takes charge of Croatia vs Belgium group-stage clash at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Here is the best Croatia vs Belgium predictions by Football Ground Guide.

Team to score prediction: BTTS

Our first prediction for Croatia vs Belgium is for both teams to score. Croatia and Belgium are two of the best teams in the 2022 World Cup. In this Round 3 clash, bet on both teams to score. This will be the first encounter in the 2022 World Cup. Belgium is desperately in need of survival points, so they should strive to score at least a goal. On the other hand, Croatia is the best in the group, so they are a high-scoring prospect in this game.

Team to Score First Prediction: Croatia to Score First

Our second prediction is to bet on Croatia to open the lead in this World Cup clash with Belgium. They have had the best run in Group F and with only one goal conceded, the 2018 World Cup finalists should open the lead in this encounter. Croatia has scored 4 goals in 2 games while Belgium has only one goal in as many group-stage games.

Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Croatia

Our second prediction is Croatia to win this World Cup game against Belgium 2-1 at odds 2.62. We expect Croatia to edge out Belgium in what we expect to be a tough World Cup 2022 fixture. Croatia has staged an impressive performance, going without defeat in two games. On the other hand, Belgium has looked shaky and with a divided squad, we think they will struggle to win this game.

Croatia vs Belgium World Cup Fixture Preview and Expert Analysis

Croatia Review

A question many soccer fans are asking is can Croatia live up to the expectations of millions who supported them in the 2018 World Cup? The Croats now have a duel with Belgium, arguably one of the toughest in this World Cup. They finished second in 2018 while Belgium finished 3rd.

Croatia has now bagged 3 points from the first two group-stage matches. They kicked off the campaign with a barren draw against Morocco. Croatians won the second game with a 4-1 goal margin. They have now scored 4 goals in the competition and are top of the Group F table. The Checkered Ones have played against Belgium 6 times, winning two of the gams, drawing once and losing thrice in past duels. Croatia is now unbeaten in 8 matches. Moreover, Croatia has 4 clean sheets in their last 7 league games.

We expect Croatia to play in the 4-3-3 formation that won them the match against Belgium. We think head coach Zlatko Dalic will start the following players:

• Livakovic, Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric, Livaja, Kramaric and perisic.

Belgium Review

The Belgium squad continues to reel from their shocking defeat to Morocco and here is their only chance of retaining their spot in World Cup glory. The Belgian side finished third in the 2018 World Cup in Russia but as things stand, this clash with then-finalist Croatia will be their toughest test yet on litmus paper. And now, head coach, Roberto Martinez has accused French media of trying to divide the country of Belgium even as Kevin de Bruyne and Jan Vertoghen reportedly clashed in the dressing room after the loss to Morocco. A Belgium win has an odds of 2.70 which is slight above Croatia's of 2.62 odds.

Belgium won their 2022 World Cup opener against Canada. The narrow 1-0 victory was an important boost for the Canadians. However, an embarrassing defeat at the hands of Morocco means Morocco will now have to win their last group-stage game to progress. Reports indicate there is disunity in the Belgium squad. We expect more cracks in the Canadian Squad in this clash with the 2022 finalists, Croatia unless head coach Walid Regragui.

Here is how we expect Belgians to line up against Croatia in this last group-stage match:

• Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertoghen,  Timothy Castagne, Amadou Onana, Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Thorgan Hazard and Mitchy Batsshuayi.

Croatia vs Belgium Betting Odds, H2H and Form

For the latest team form, H2H stats and the best betting odds for Croatia vs Belgium World Cup 2022 clash, check the following tables.

FAQs- Croatia vs Belgium

What is the FIFA global ranking for Croatia and Belgium?

Croatia is 12^th while Belgium is 2^nd in the latest football rankings by FIFA.

Who is the head coach for Croatia in the 2022 World Cup?

Croatia will be coached by Zlatko Dalic

Who will coach Belgium in the 2022 World Cup?

Roberto Martinez will coach Belgium in the 2022 World Cup.