World Cup 2022

Argentina v Croatia World Cup 2022, betting tips

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.

The Argentines are the only one of these two sides to have experienced the atmosphere of the spectacular 80,000 capacity Lucail Stadium during this competition. With this fixture being their third time, and they would dearly love to make it four by returning for the final. They beat the Mexicans comfortably enough on their second visit, but were on the receiving end of one of the most surprising results of the tournament on their first outing, slipping up 2-1 to Saudi Arabia.

Argentina defeated Netherlands in the penalty shootout to reach the FIFA World Cup semi finals for a sixth time. They have never lost a game at this stage and will be hoping to make it to the finals and lift the trophy for the first time since 1986.

Argentina v Croatia betting tips

• Argentina defeated Netherlands in the penalty shootout to secure a 6th semifinal appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
• Croatia are looking for consecutive World Cup final appearances after defeating Brazil in the quarterfinals.
• The teams are meeting for a third time in the competition having won a game each in their previous duels.

Argentina are bookies’ favorite to win this match.  I believe it is anyone’s game at this stage. Also, the Albiceleste were far from convincing in the knockout games.

Croatia on the other hand have the experience of negotiating these kinds of oppositions and their fighting spirit is commendable.

Therefore, a draw is the value bet for the World Cup 2022 Semifinal clash between Argentina and Croatia.

Keeping things tight at the back has been Argentina modus operandi of late. With just four goals conceded across their most recent 21 top-flight home fixtures, 14 of the last 17 of which have produced under 3.5 goals. Given that 17 of the previous 21 Croatia away matches at this level have followed suit, this contest should deliver three goals or fewer.