Argentina vs Croatia Predictions & Tips - Croatia to take Argentina to extra time at the World Cup
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- Croatia are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 World Cup matches
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Argentina vs Croatia Predictions
Croatia got past Brazil in the quarter-finals and will fancy their chances against Argentina. Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream is set to end in the semi-finals.
- Argentina vs Croatia Predictions
- Head to Head
- Argentina Form
- Argentina Squad & Team News
- Croatia Form
- Croatia Squad & Team News
- Argentina vs Croatia Live Stream FAQ
- Argentina are undefeated in 40 of their last 41 matches.
- Argentina’s Lionel Messi has scored 4 goals in 5 matches at the 2022 World Cup.
- Argentina are 1-1 against Croatia at the World Cup.
- Croatia are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches (World Cup).
- Croatia have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 9 matches (World Cup).
- Croatia have drawn 7 of their last 9 matches (World Cup).
Head to Head
Argentina have a 1-1 record against Croatia, both matches coming in the World Cup group stage.
Argentina won 1-0 in 1998 and Croatia won 3-0 in 2018.
Argentina Form
Argentina lost their opening match at the World Cup, 2-1 to Saudi Arabia after Lionel Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot. They bounced back with a 2-0 win against Mexico, Messi opening the scoring and Enzo Fernández sealing the deal late on.
Lionel Scaloni’s side ended the group stage with a 2-0 win against Poland. Messi saw a penalty saved before Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez scored in a convincing victory.
La Albiceleste beat Australia 2-1 in the Round of 16 with Messi and Álvarez scoring to establish a 2-0 lead and holding on after they lost control.
Argentina overcame the Netherlands in the semi-finals. Lionel Messi assisted Nahuel Molina before netting a penalty, Oranje fighting back to earn a 2-2 draw before the South American side won the penalty shootout.
Argentina Squad & Team News
| Pos. | Player | D.O.B. (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Franco Armani | 16 October 1986 (age 36) | 18 | 0 | River Plate |
| GK | Gerónimo Rulli | 20 May 1992 (age 30) | 4 | 0 | Villarreal |
| GK | Emiliano Martínez | 2 September 1992 (age 30) | 24 | 0 | Aston Villa |
| DF | Juan Foyth | 12 January 1998 (age 24) | 16 | 0 | Villarreal |
| DF | Nicolás Tagliafico | 31 August 1992 (age 30) | 46 | 0 | Lyon |
| DF | Gonzalo Montiel | 1 January 1997 (age 25) | 21 | 0 | Sevilla |
| DF | Germán Pezzella | 27 June 1991 (age 31) | 34 | 2 | Betis |
| DF | Marcos Acuña | 28 October 1991 (age 31) | 48 | 0 | Sevilla |
| DF | Cristian Romero | 27 April 1998 (age 24) | 17 | 1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| DF | Nicolás Otamendi | 12 February 1988 (age 34) | 98 | 4 | Benfica |
| DF | Lisandro Martínez | 18 January 1998 (age 24) | 14 | 0 | Manchester United |
| DF | Nahuel Molina | 6 April 1998 (age 24) | 25 | 1 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Leandro Paredes | 29 June 1994 (age 28) | 49 | 4 | Juventus |
| MF | Rodrigo De Paul | 24 May 1994 (age 28) | 49 | 2 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Exequiel Palacios | 5 October 1998 (age 24) | 22 | 0 | Bayer Leverkusen |
| MF | Thiago Almada | 26 April 2001 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Atlanta United |
| MF | Alejandro Gómez | 15 February 1988 (age 34) | 17 | 3 | Sevilla |
| MF | Guido Rodríguez | 12 April 1994 (age 28) | 27 | 1 | Betis |
| MF | Alexis Mac Allister | 24 December 1998 (age 23) | 12 | 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| MF | Enzo Fernández | 17 January 2001 (age 21) | 8 | 1 | Benfica |
| FW | Julián Álvarez | 31 January 2000 (age 22) | 17 | 5 | Manchester City |
| FW | Lionel Messi (captain) | 24 June 1987 (age 35) | 170 | 95 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| FW | Ángel Di María | 14 February 1988 (age 34) | 128 | 27 | Juventus |
| FW | Ángel Correa | 9 March 1995 (age 27) | 22 | 3 | Atlético Madrid |
| FW | Paulo Dybala | 15 November 1993 (age 29) | 34 | 3 | Roma |
| FW | Lautaro Martínez | 22 August 1997 (age 25) | 45 | 21 | Internazionale |
Left back Marcos Acuña and right back Gonzalo Montiel are suspended.
Angel Di Maria came off the bench against Argentina and could start here.
Lionel Messi has scored 95 goals in 170 internationals.
Croatia Form
Croatia started the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Morocco despite having 65% possession. They bounced back with a 4-1 victory against Canada, Andrej Kramaric scoring two goals alongside strikes to Marko Livaja and Lovro Majer.
Zlatko Dalic’s side ended the group stage with a 0-0 draw against Belgium. They had 4-3 shots on target and held on under late pressure.
The Blazers got past Japan on penalties in the Round of 16. Ivan Perisic equalised I the second half, goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic standing strong in the shootout.
Croatia shocked Brazil in the quarter-finals. The game went to extra time after a 0-0 draw, Bruno Petkovic making it 1-1 in the 117th minute before winning the penalty shootout.
Croatia Squad & Team News
| Pos. | Player | D.O.B. (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Dominik Livaković | 9 January 1995 (age 27) | 39 | 0 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| GK | Ivo Grbić | 18 January 1996 (age 26) | 2 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
| GK | Ivica Ivušić | 1 February 1995 (age 27) | 5 | 0 | Osijek |
| DF | Josip Stanišić | 2 April 2000 (age 22) | 7 | 0 | Bayern Munich |
| DF | Borna Barišić | 10 November 1992 (age 30) | 29 | 1 | Rangers |
| DF | Martin Erlić | 24 January 1998 (age 24) | 4 | 0 | Sassuolo |
| DF | Dejan Lovren | 5 July 1989 (age 33) | 77 | 5 | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| DF | Borna Sosa | 21 January 1998 (age 24) | 12 | 1 | VfB Stuttgart |
| DF | Joško Gvardiol | 23 January 2002 (age 20) | 17 | 1 | RB Leipzig |
| DF | Domagoj Vida (vice-captain) | 29 April 1989 (age 33) | 100 | 4 | AEK Athens |
| DF | Josip Juranović | 16 August 1995 (age 27) | 26 | 0 | Celtic |
| DF | Josip Šutalo | 28 February 2000 (age 22) | 3 | 0 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| MF | Lovro Majer | 17 January 1998 (age 24) | 16 | 4 | Rennes |
| MF | Mateo Kovačić | 6 May 1994 (age 28) | 89 | 3 | Chelsea |
| MF | Luka Modrić (captain) | 9 September 1985 (age 37) | 160 | 23 | Real Madrid |
| MF | Marcelo Brozović | 16 November 1992 (age 30) | 82 | 7 | Internazionale |
| MF | Nikola Vlašić | 4 October 1997 (age 25) | 46 | 7 | Torino |
| MF | Mario Pašalić | 9 February 1995 (age 27) | 48 | 7 | Atalanta |
| MF | Luka Sučić | 8 September 2002 (age 20) | 4 | 0 | Salzburg |
| MF | Kristijan Jakić | 14 May 1997 (age 25) | 4 | 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| FW | Ivan Perišić | 2 February 1989 (age 33) | 121 | 33 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| FW | Andrej Kramarić | 19 June 1991 (age 31) | 79 | 22 | 1899 Hoffenheim |
| FW | Marko Livaja | 26 August 1993 (age 29) | 18 | 4 | Hajduk Split |
| FW | Bruno Petković | 16 September 1994 (age 28) | 27 | 7 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| FW | Ante Budimir | 22 July 1991 (age 31) | 17 | 1 | Osasuna |
| FW | Mislav Oršić | 29 December 1992 (age 29) | 25 | 1 | Dinamo Zagreb |
Left back Josip Stanisic is doubtful.
Bruno Petković could be rewarded with a start up front, replacing Andrej Kramarić.
Ivan Perišić has scored 33 goals in 121 internationals.
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Verdict
Argentina are set for a tough match against a Croatia who beat Brazil in the quarter-finals. Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream is set to come to an end in the semi-finals.
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1-1 Draw
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