Croatia vs Brazil Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: Friday, 9th December 2022.

Kick-off 15:00 UK

Venue: Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan-Qatar.

TV: RTE, BBC Radio 5 Live, STV Scotland, ITV, RTE Player, ITVX and STV.

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

Croatia's head coach, Zlatko Dalic, has said Brazil's Samba Boys is a terrifying squad ahead of the Quarterfinals clash on Friday 9th December. He has, however, exuded confidence that the Checkered Ones who reached the finals in 2018 have nothing to fear ahead of the clash with Brazil. And while Brazil's dance moves in the 2022 World have been branded ‘disrespectful' by media, including Roy Keane, head coach Tite has sought to protect his young squad by saying it helps build a team spirit and strengthen the bond among the players. Brazil is now a top prospect for the ultimate prize in 2022. But can they edge out Croatia in this quaterfinals clash?

Tite's men face off with Zlatko's side on 9th December 2022 in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals. The Checkered Ones reached this far after defeating Japan on penalties in round 16 while Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1 to make it this far. Read this Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal preview to bet on the best predictions by Football Ground Guide

Croatia vs Brazil: 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals Predictions by Football Ground Guide

Croatia and Brazil meet for the fourth time. This will be the third World Cup encounter between the Checkered Ones and Brazil’s Samba Boys.  Brazil won the previous three clashes but can the Samba Boys defeat the Croatian side that is determined to reach as far as possible in the competition as they did in 2018? Here is the best Croatia vs Brazil predictions by Football Ground Guide:

Total Match Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

First Croatia vs Brazil is under 2.5 goals at EVENS. With quarterfinals on the horizon, Croatia vs Brazil is a fixture between a team (Croatia) that reaches the finals in 2018 and Brazil which is currently ranked by FIFA in the 1st spot. So, we expect nothing short of a tense game from the onset as both sides will be keen to avoid defeat in regular time. Bet on Croatia vs Brazil to yield under 2.5 goals.

Half-time Result Prediction: Draw

Bet on Croatia vs Brazil to end in a draw at the break. Croatia failed to win round 16 against Japan in regular time, which was an underwhelming performance according to their standards. However, playing Brazil in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals is a hefty task for the Checkered Ones and we think they will look to drag out the first half to end square. We are tipping a draw at the interval between Croatia and Brazil on Friday 9th December.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-0 to Brazil

Our last Croatia vs Brazil prediction is a correct score of 2-0 in favour of Brazil's Samba Boys. They are by far, the favourites as Croatians have not been very convincing in their play. After all, and considering how these teams have faired this far, it is hard to deny Brazil the advantage in this quarterfinals clash with Croatia.

Croatia vs Brazil 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals Fixture Preview

Croatia

The Checkered Ones made it to the quarterfinals by the skin of their teeth after a tense full-time clash with Japan. Their round 16 clash against Japan wasn’t as dramatic as many expected as there were only two yellow cards in the game, all to Croatian players Mateo Kovacic and Borna Barisoc.

Croatia’s strength in the 2022 World Cup has been their good defence. To this stage, Croatia has bagged two clean sheets and conceded only two goals in four games. They will not attempt to defeat Brazil; a team they have lost to in all previous duels.

• Croatia Predicted team Lineup against Brazil: Dominik Livakovic, Josip Juranovic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic, Nikola Vlasic, Andrej Kramaric, and Ivan Perisic.

Brazil

Brazil is emerging as the giant many teams would fear to slay in the 2022 World Cup. The Samba Boys have one of the most talented young squads in the campaign. They have two clean sheets in four games, conceding only two goals so far. A 1-0 loss to Cameroon in the dying minutes of the games seemed to have reinvigorated the Samba Boys as they came back stronger to clinch a massive victory in a 4-1 victory against South Korea in round 16.

Brazil is hugely the favourite to defeat Croatia in the quarterfinals. They have previously won this match-up thrice. They bagged two clean-sheet victories in the three wins over Croatia.

• Brazil predicted team lineup against Croatia: Alisson, Danilo, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Lucas Paqueta, Casemiro, Raphina, Neymar, Vinicius Junior, and Richarlison.

Croatia vs Brazil Quarterfinals Odds, H2H and Current Form

For the latest team stats, H2H and highest odds for Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinals clash, see the summary in the tables below.

Croatia vs Brazil 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals FAQs

What is the current FIFA ranking of Croatia?

Croatia is 12th by the latest FIFA ranking index.

What is its position od Brazi on FIFA ranking index?

Brazil is currently ranked by FIFA as the best team in the World.

What time will Croatia vs Brazil match begin?

The kick-off time for the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals is 15:00 GMT on matchday.C