Russia vs Croatia Prediction & Tips
Russia is another pleasant surprise for the World Cup. At home the team of Stanislas Cherchesov has pushed to the quarters of the competition where there is now waiting for Croatia coached by Zlatko Dalic. Both earned a place in the top eight by defeating Spain and Denmark respectively on penalties. Russia succeeded at the end of 120 minutes that had seen it close on 1-1: Artem Dzyuba scored the goal on a penalty that had allowed to rebalance the fate of the match. On the penalties, however, the two parades of Igor Akinfeev on Koke and Iago Aspas are decisive. Croatia, on the other hand, had scored the equal goal with Mario Mandzukic. The two goals had arrived in the first 4 minutes of the race. Goalkeeper was a key player in penalties in this challenge: Danijel Subasic was able to neutralize three.
Croatia are in a positive series of 5 races with 4 wins and 1 draw.
Russia has conceded goals in the last 3 races played at the World Cup.
In direct comparisons, Croatia has been able to positively close the last 3 games with 1 victory (1-3) and two draws (0-0).
Croatia remained unbeaten in the last 8 official matches between qualifying for the World Cup and the final phase.
Croatia play better than a Russian who in the eighth final against Spain suffered Iberian possession even though the Red Furies have shown to be sterile offensive. Croats ready to be more cynical and determined with the sign 2 which presents a good quota.
Russia – Croatia FREE TIPS
Croatia – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
