Croatia vs Morocco Betting Tips 17.12.2022

17^thDecember 2022 – 16:00, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha

Croatia and Morocco will face each other in the World Cup 2022 third-place playoffs on Saturday afternoon. The European team seeks another podium finish, while Morocco has the opportunity to become the first African team to have reached the 3^rd spot.

Croatia Preview & Team News

Croatia started positively in their defeat to Argentina but was eventually undone, and as soon as they conceded the first goal, they never really looked like they would get back into the game. Actually, Vatreni have won just one game in 90 minutes in the tournament to reach the semi-finals. These two sides opened their campaigns in the group stage with a clash, which ended in a goalless draw, and was one of the most boring games in the world Cup. Croatia is disappointed after a loss against Argentina, and they need to get back on track mentally.

Morocco Preview & Team News

Morocco has been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup, becoming the first-ever African country to make it through to the semi-finals and doing an entire continent proud. Similarly to Croatia, the North Africans seemed to lack a real goal threat in the final third, but their defense was really impressive from day one and even so against France, who had to work hard for their 2-goals in the semi-final. Walid Regragui needs to raise his players for one last game at what has been an incredible tournament for Morocco. There will be changes to the starting XI – and there will be plenty of substitutes throughout after a tiring competition. Captain Romain Saïss is likely to miss out because of injury, but Walid Cheddira will be available again after suspension.

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Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction

It is going to be another tight match, and it can easily go either way. We wouldn’t be surprised if it goes to extra time and possibly the penalty shootout. Although Croatia has more experience in these games, Morocco is capable of holding their opponents leveled for at least 90 minutes.

Goals Market Prediction

We shouldn’t expect an efficient match, especially after their bore draw and solid defenses throughout the competition. Therefore, the crowd won’t see more than two goals in total.