Croatia vs Russia Prediction & Tips
Russia and Croatia dominated Group H of these European qualifiers at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but in the end the Russians reached the final sprint of “short nose” ahead, to put it in the manner of Massimiliano Allegri. In the decisive challenge, the guests can at least afford to defend the result and act as a throw-in. The two teams met at a distance by scoring goals in the last round, but without this having changed the cards on the table. In reality, everything will be decided by the last match, which is as good as a final: a final which, however, Croatia must necessarily win, while Russia can also afford to draw …
Yes, because the guests lead the table with twenty-two points in nine games, the result of seven victories, one draw, but also one defeat (surprise 2-1 on the field of Slovakia).
A draw makes all the difference in the World, because Croatia has won six of nine games, one has lost (1-0 the final result in Slovenia) and the last one has drawn.
Curiously, both teams lost a game, but the head to head in Russia ended in a draw (and moreover no goals). All this gives guests an advantage …
Russia have shown great defensive solidity in these qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, considering they have conceded just five goals in nine games so far.
The Croatian rearguard did even better, who instead collected only four in nine races disputed (even if they have collected three in the last two races).
It is true that the last goal against the Croatians is a sensational as well as fortuitous own goal by Brozovic, therefore not attributable to defensive slips. On the other hand, however, Russia can focus on its defensive solidity and then eventually restart on the counterattack: we choose the Under 1.5 first half / Under 2.5 second half combo.
Croatia – Russia FREE TIPS
Croatia – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
