Croatia vs Brazil: Which Team Will Reach The Semi-Finals? [Match Prediction]

Both times Brazil and Croatia played each other at a World Cup, Brazil came out on top. On Friday, December 9 in the FIFA World Cup 2022, the runner-up team from 2018—Croatia—will take on a team-like tournament favourite Brazil.

At the Education City Stadium, Brazil and Croatia will do battle; the winner will advance to the semifinals and take on the victor of the match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Monday night at Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud, while Croatia upset third-seed Japan 3-1 on penalties in the round of 16.

Neymar Jr., who had missed Brazil’s final two group stage games with an ankle injury, made his return against South Korea and boosted the team’s hopes of winning the World Cup, while Croatia battled against Japan after conceding the opening goal but won in penalties.

Croatia vs Brazil: Match Prediction

Head-To-Head

• To Date, Croatia and Brazil Have Met Four Times, with Brazil Claiming Three Victories and One Draw.
• Both Times Brazil and Croatia Played Each Other at A World Cup, Brazil Came out On Top.

Top Players

• The Top Players for Croatia Are Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, and Marcelo Brozovic.
• The Brazilian Squad Is Led by Superstars Like Neymar Jr., Vinicius Jr., Thiago Silva, Richarlison, Gabriel Jesus, and Casemiro.

Predicted Halftime Scores: (Croatia 0-2 Brazil)

• 1st Half: 0-0
• 2nd Half: 0-2

Croatia vs Brazil: Betting Odds (FT)

Handicap (Spread): 1.5 goals (Brazil -1.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Under)
Prediction: Croatia 0-2 Brazil

Money Line

• Croatia Is Favoured by +700 to Win, While Brazil Is Placed at -250.
• The Chances of A Tie Between Croatia and Brazil Have Been Posted at +360.

Handicap (spread)

• Croatia Scored Five Goals in Four Games During the 2022 Fifa World Cup, While Brazil Scored Seven.
• Both Croatia and Brazil Allowed Two Goals to Their Opponents at The World Cup.
• Croatia (+1.5) Has Been Given -155 Odds, While Brazil (-1.5) Is at +105.

Over/under

• Overtime Total Goals Have Been Set at 2.5. Under -105, Over -130.

Both Teams to Score

• While Brazil Have Gone Scoreless Against Cameroon Just Once, Croatia Have Been Held Scoreless in Both of Their Matches.
• Both Teams Scoring Is a +105 Favourite, While a Shutout Is a -150 Underdog.