Argentina vs Croatia Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: Tuesday, 13th December 2022.

Kick-off 19:00 UK

Venue:Lusail Iconi Stadium.

TV: BBC One, and RTE Player,

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

After a massive win against Brazil that saw Croatia reach the semis, Zlatko branded his players as ‘not normal' because the victory over the favourites shocked him too. He added that the victory is for every Croat in different parts of the World to enjoy. Croatia has met Argentina 4 times, the most recent one being in the 2018 World Cup, a clash with the Checkered Ones won 3-0 at the group stages but will they prevail over La Albicelestes this time? Argentina's head coach, Lionel Scaloni is a little cautious ahead of this clash. Scaloni says Croatia can hurt La Albiceleste, adding that the Checkered Ones are a proper team that is likely to make things challenging for them.

Argentina vs Croatia kicks off our World Cup 2022 Semifinals preview. We have the details about the epic battle scheduled for Tuesday 13^th December. Read on to bet on the best Argentina vs Croatia 2022 World Cup Semifinals predictions.

Argentina vs Croatia Predictions by Football Ground Guide

Tense quarterfinals saw Croatia share the spoils with Brazil in extra time to force a penalty shootout. Croatia progressed to the semis after defeating Brazil 4-2 in the penalty. On the other hand, Argentina was forced to play for another 30 minutes when the Netherlands snatched an equalizer at the death. However, the Argentines progressed after a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout. Here are our best free Argentina vs Croatia predictions:

Half-Time Result Prediction: Draw

First Argentina vs Croatia prediction is a draw at half-time at odds 9/10 (1.90). Both teams failed to secure a regular time breakthrough in the quarterfinals and with most matches now going into extra time, the clash between Argentina and Croatia is one that is likely to end in a stalemate. We predict a draw in the first 45 minutes.

Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

The second prediction for Argentina vs Croatia is under 2.5 goals for odds 53/100 (1.53). Goals are becoming rare as the clock ticks towards the finals. Croatia and Argentina have both bagged two clean sheets so far in five games played. However, while Croatia hasn’t leaked more than a goal in any of their 2022 World Cup matches heading into the semis, Argentina’s defence has leaked more than a goal on two occasions. Argentina’s shaky backline was once again manifest in the quarterfinals duel with the Netherlands. However, we expect La Albicelestes to do better defensively in this clash.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1

Last Argentina vs Croatia prediction is 1-1 at odds 6/1 (7.00). Argentina and Croatia have shown great consistency, which explains how far they have reached. The goal-scoring prowess we have witnessed on both ends is why we think these teams will yet again find the back of the net in this Semifinals. Bet on Argentina vs Croatia to end 1-1 in regular time.

Argentina vs Croatia 2022 World Cup Semifinals Preview

Argentina

La Albicelestes have made it to the 2022 World Cup Semifinals after a tense quarterfinals clash with the Dutch Eleven. A tense match that ended 2-2 at the death saw Lionel Messi register the highest rating in a match which he added to his 2022 World Cup goal tally. Messi who opened the scoring from the spot kick in the 73^rd minute will now captain Argentina in the second-last stage of the competition as he looks for his 5th goal in the 2022 World Cup. With all indications that the team is playing to see Messi bag his last international crown before exiting the stage, there has been incredible unity in the La Albicelestes squad. You can only expect Argentina to get better when they face Croatia in the semis and they remain a top favourite to lift the 2022 World Cup trophy.

• Argentia predicted lineup-Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Angel Di Maria, Rodrigo de Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, and Julian Alvarez.

Croatia

Zlatko Dalic says beating Argentina will be the greatest victory of all time for the Croats. He had added in a pre-match conference that a win they registered over Argentina in the 2018 World Cup is now irrelevant. La Albiceleste has remained the favourites to lift the 2022 World Cup trophy. Moreover, Luca Modric says he sees similarities between the Checkered Ones and Real Madrid, adding that with that DNA they will keep pushing till the end.

Croatia continues to prove those who doubted their prowess in the 2022 World Cup. While the Checkered Ones have one of the oldest squads in the tournament, they have demonstrated incredible fighting spirit and now, the Croats are through to the semis. Croatia plays against Argentina for the fifth time and Luka Modric who has been phenomenal for his country is once again showing exceptional leadership qualities and versatility. Modric’s heroics in the quarterfinals clash with Brazil helped his side to reach the semis and we expect to see more of the 37-year-old as he captains Croatia in the semis.  Notably, Croatia is a high-scoring prospect in this Semifinals, so we don’t expect them to be the losers either in a match that is likely to end in extra time too.

• Croatia predicted lineup-Dominik Livakovic, Borna Sosa, Josko Gvardiol, Dejan Lovren, Josip Juranovic, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric and Nikola Vlasic.

Argentina vs Croatia World Cup Semifinals Odds, Team Form and H2H Information

See the tables below for the highest betting odds, H2H and the latest team stats ahead of Argentina vs Croatia 2022 World Cup Semifinals clash.

Head to Head

21/06/18

World Cup 2018 World

Argentina

Croatia

0

3

12/11/14

International Match International

Argentina

Croatia

2

1

Last Five - Argentina

18/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

France

Argentina

3 (2)

3 (4)

W

13/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Croatia

Argentina

0

3

W

09/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Netherlands

Argentina

2 (3)

2 (4)

W

03/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Australia

Argentina

1

2

W

30/11/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Poland

Argentina

0

2

W

Last Five - Croatia

17/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Morocco

Croatia

1

2

W

13/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Argentina

Croatia

3

0

L

09/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Brazil

Croatia

1 (2)

1 (4)

W

05/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Japan

Croatia

1 (1)

1 (3)

W

01/12/22

World Cup 2022 WC2022

Belgium

Croatia

0

0

D

FAQs-Argentina vs Croatia

Where will Argentina vs Croatia World Cup 2022 Semifinals be played?

The game will be staged at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar.

Have these teams met before?

Yes, Argentina and Croatia have clashed 4 times previously, matches that ended with 2 wins apiece.

How many goals have these teams scored so far in the 2022 World Cup?

Argentina has scored 9 goals in regular time ahead of the Semifinals clash with Croatia. On the other hand, the Checkered Ones have scored 6 goals in regular time in this year’s World Cup before the semifinals clash with Argentina.