Croatia – Belgium : Preview & Prediction
Croatia and Belgium play , in a World Cup (Group Stage) match. There has only been 1 head-to-head in the last 3 years between these two teams, on 06-06-2021, which ended with Belgium winning (1-0).
After 1 win and 1 draw, the team arrives in this 3rd round in the 3rd position of Group F, with 1 point earned. In the previous round, it won against Canada by (4-1), after in the first match in this group stage it drew by (0-0) against Morocco. In the last 10 matches Croatia registers 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Its attack has scored regularly, as it has managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In its matches there is a tendency for few goals, as 11 of its last 27 matches have ended with Less than 1.5 goals. In 15 matches, it has conceded the first goal 5 times but managed to turn the score around in 2. In the last 20 matches in all competitions there is 1 outstanding period: it has scored 14 of its 39 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Croatia enters this match motivated after a great victory, 4-1, in the clash against Canada, thus adding their first triumph in this World Cup 2022: the team’s goals were scored by Lovro Majer, Andrej Kramaric (2) and Marko Livaja. The Croatian team usually plays in a 4-3-3 tactical system, so in this design, the most advanced pieces are Ivan Perisic, Marko Livaja and Andrej Kramaric. In any case, when he chooses to attack through the side corridors it is expected that he will do so through the left line, taking advantage of the depth offered by Borna Sosa. All players are available for this game.
The team comes into this 3rd round of Group F in 2nd place, with 3 points earned, after 1 win and 1 loss. In their debut, they won against Canada by (1-0). In the 2nd round, it lost to Morocco by (0-2). In the last 10 games Belgium has won 5, drawn 1, and lost 4. Defensive solidity has not been its strong point, as it has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 6 times and has only managed 1 turnover on the scoreboard.
Belgium enters this challenge after a defeat, by 0-2, against Morocco, thus adding their first defeat in this World Cup 2022. Roberto Martínez’s team should line up in a 3-4-3 tactical design, channeling its game preferably through the wings. In this system, the three players who assume a more advanced position in the field will be Michy Batshuayi, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, being the first player mentioned above the top scorer with 1 goal scored. Out of this game is Amadou Onana due to suspension.
Croatia – Belgium : Betting Tips
Croatia – Win Odds: 2.55
