World Cup 2022 has delivered plenty of incredible moments thus far, with Argentina, Croatia, France and Morocco confirming their spots in the final four. We’ve previewed Tuesday night’s game between Argentina and Croatia, picking out some of the best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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World Cup 2022: Argentina vs Croatia Preview & Odds
Argentina booked their place in the World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a win on penalties against Netherlands. After surrendering a two-goal lead, they managed to regroup and get over the line in what proved a particularly feisty affair. They face a tough test against 2018 finalists Croatia in the last four, who have an incredibly experienced squad.
A 117th minute equaliser from Croatia’s Bruno Petkovic saw them take Brazil to penalties, where they held their nerve to progress. They have still only managed to win one of their five World Cup 2022 games in regular time, but have an unrivalled knack of getting the job done. Can they do it once more against Argentina, or has their luck run dry?
Argentina will go into the tie as 1.80 favourites to win in 90 minutes, with a Croatia win at 5.30 and a draw priced at 3.35. Croatia are a solid defensive outfit, with under 1.5 goals in regular time (2.72) a tempting bet. But there won’t be too many betting against Messi. He is at odds of 4.30 to break the deadlock, with Andrej Kramaric (12.00) seen as most likely to open the scoring for Croatia.
Argentina vs Croatia: Key Players
Croatia will undoubtedly look to contain Argentina, but that’s easier said than done when Lionel Messi is parading the pitch. The PSG star registered another goal and assist in the quarter-final, with it looking increasingly likely he will claim the individual accolades come the end of World Cup 2022.
However, the Croatia camp have someone that is no stranger to awards himself. Luka Modric’s know-how and class in the middle of the park has been vital throughout the campaign, and it’s no surprise he was on target in the penalty shootout win over Brazil.
These will be the key players for either nation, and each could have a huge influence in altering the course of history. They have played against each other in El Classico plenty of times, but who will come out on top on the international stage?
Argentina vs Croatia Betting Tips
Messi to score at any time and under 2.5 goals – 6.30
Four of Croatia’s five World Cup 2022 games have seen under 2.5 goals in 90 minutes, including two goalless draws. Argentina should be the dominant force, and who other than Lionel Messi to get the ball rolling in the semi-final.
Argentina win to nil – 2.52
Croatia just don’t have an awful lot going forward. Aside from a 4-1 win over Canada, their performances have been fairly lacklustre in the attacking department. We think their World Cup 2022 campaign will come to an end.
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