Today's FIFA World Cup Predictions (09/12/22)
See bellow for our predictions for today's 2022 FIFA World Cup matches!
CROATIA VS BRAZIL
Croatia’s recent World Cup pedigree is enough to take them seriously and they have already proven their worth defensively against high-level opposition in this year’s tournament when they shut out both Belgium and fellow quarter-finalists Morocco in the group stage. However, Brazil will pose their strongest challenge since their loss against France in the 2018 final, with the plethora of attacking riches within Brazil’s squad having been moulded into a formidable unit by head coach Tite. It’s also difficult to see Croatia containing the offensive capabilities to consistently trouble Brazil’s experienced backline and world class goalkeeper in Alisson Becker. As good as Luka Modric is and as well stocked as Croatia are in midfield, Brazil’s class at both ends of the pitch should see them come through this test and reach the semi-finals.
TIP: BRAZIL TO WIN
NETHERLANDS VS ARGENTINA
The battle between Lionel Messi of Argentina and Virgil van Dijk of Netherlands, the irresistible force vs the immovable object is a mouth-watering prospect and the winner of this battle will likely go a long way towards deciding the outcome of this match. Argentina have not been free-scoring across the tournament so far with a large reliance upon Messi to either create key chances or to score himself and they face a Netherlands team who will be extremely well-organised defensively under Louis van Gaal, who will no doubt have a plan as to how they can counter their opponents. With so much at stake and both teams preferring to retain possession whenever possible, neither are likely to give much away and this may lead to a low-scoring quarter-final. Backing under 2.5 goals to be scored over 90 minutes should be seriously considered.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
