Argentina - Croatia: prediction and bet for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar

We have compiled a prediction for you for the match Argentina - Croatia in the 1/2 finals of the playoffs of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In the 1/4 Argentina coped with the Netherlands with huge problems (2:2 in regular time, 4:3 on penalties). Croatia also won Brazil in the penalty shootout - 4:2 (1:1 in regular time).

Argentina national team - Messi two steps away from the main trophy

Argentina is ranked third in the FIFA rankings. The hardest match turned out for the Argentines against the Netherlands, everything seemed to be according to plan, 2:0, but at the 10th stoppage minute the Dutch performed some kind of miracle.

We can say with confidence that Argentina will remember this World Cup for a long time, it all started with a defeat from Saudi Arabia (1:2), and then also an incredible ending of the game with the Netherlands and a fight. During this tournament, Argentina defeated Mexico (2:0), Poland (2:0), in the 1/8 they won Australia (2:1) and a difficult victory against the Netherlands (2:2 in regular time; 4:3 on penalties).

Top scorers in Argentina: Lionel Messi (4 goals), followed by Julian Alvarez (2 goals), Enzo Fernandez, Alexis McAllister and Nahuel Molina scored one each. Of the assistants, I would again mention Lionel Messi, Molina, Enzo Fernandez, Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi.

Croatian national team - we hope for a penalty shoot-out and further?!

Croatia is ranked 12th in the FIFA rankings and 19th in the UEFA rankings. On their way to the semi-finals, the Croats defeated only Canada (4:1) in regular time, before that there were draws with Morocco (0:0), Belgium (0:0), Japan (1:1 regular time and 3:1 on penalties) and Brazil (1:1 regular time and 4:2 on penalties).

Croats don't often score, they play very carefully from defense. Their top scorer is Andrej Kramaric (2 goals), followed by Lovro Maier, Marko Livaya, Bruno Petkovic and Ivan Perisic. Of the assistants, I would mention Ivan Perisic and Mislav Orsic (2 assists), followed by Josip Juranovic and Dejan Lovren.

Well, if we take it into account objectively, then Croatia defeated only Canada in regular time, and Brazil and Japan were lucky in the penalty shootout. Croats always play like this, like a team that doesn't score, but often goes far in the tournament. Twice they were lucky in roulette, we'll see what happens with Argentina. So far, they have only six goals in their assets and conceded 3 goals in 5 matches. Of course, Croatia will gain confidence after defeating Brazil, but the question is whether they deservedly in the semi-finals.

Argentina - Croatia: betting on the World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Both teams clearly deserved participation in the semi-finals of this tournament. I stand by my opinion and believe that the luck factor was largely on the side of Croatia. Argentina somehow closed the games more stable, with the Netherlands they fell a little due to nerves, but such is the price of a possible championship. At this stage, statistics do not play a strong role, so we can only start from an inner feeling. Personally, I believe in Argentina and a fairy tale from them. That is, they will reach the final from the defeat against Saudi Arabia - unbelievable!

Of the interesting markets for the match Argentina - Croatia, I would note the following outcomes:

• Passage of Argentina for 1.41
  
• Argentina win in regular time at 1.86
• Both teams to score - no for 1.69

Prediction: Argentina to beat Croatia in regular time