Is this the underdog World Cup?
This is it! The moment of truth has come for this World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Four teams reached the semifinals and will fight for a place in the big final and then for the biggest trophy in football. On Tuesday Argentina plays against Croatia and on Wednesday France will face Morocco. The Albiceleste showed their vulnerabilities in the quarter final against the Netherlands, when they lost a 2-0 lead in the last minutes of the game. Croatia on the other hand struggled in normal time against Brazil, but had no problem during extra time to equalize and finally win another knock out match in the penalties shoot out.
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Argentina - Croatia analysis
Is it Leo Messi’s time to lift the one trophy missing from his collection? Argentina is solid in defense and doesn’t allow many chances to the opponents. But the same goes for the “Checkered” team as well. The past 8 out of 9 knockout matches of Croatia were level after 90 minutes and have been settled either in extra time or in penalties. And this tells you everything you need to know about the finalists of the 2018 tournament.
Argentina secured a ticket to the semi-finals on penalties against the Netherlands in a heated duel with no fewer than 17 yellow cards – a new World Cup record. This means that Lionel Scaloni's team will have to do without the two defenders from Sevilla Marcos Acuna and Gonzalo Montiel, as both are suspended for the semi-finals.
Ultimately, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a big part in this as he saved two attempts by the Dutchman from the penalty spot. Messi's goal also tied with Gabriel Batistuta for the most goals scored at a World Cup for the two-time world champions (10).
Argentina - Croatia : What to expect?
As we mentioned in the quarter final against Brazil, Croatia still makes sense to be backed! Argentina is the clear favorite, but it is worth it to bet for Croatia to qualify. Modric and Co will give another big battle to qualify and we could enjoy a good run for our money. The Croatian national team proves, as described, that they can deal with particularly strong pressure situations very well. Here are our tips:
- Croatia to qualify at odds of 3.1
- Under 2.5 at odds of 1.58
* All odds and markets are correct at time of publication and subject to change.