Argentina vs Croatia: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Argentina take on Croatia in the first semi-final at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday evening. Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties in their quarterfinal. Croatia also won on penalty shootout against Brazil in quarterfinals.

Argentina and Croatia are playing each other in a World Cup final. Argentina are priced at 5/6 (1.83), Croatia at 4/1 (5.00), bet365 to win in 90 minutes and 9/4 to draw.

Lionel Messi is the overwhelming favourite to score the opening goal for Argentina against Croatia. Lautaro Martinez is 5/1, Julian Alvarez 11/2 and Andrej Kramaric and Bruno Petkovic 10/11 and 12/12 respectively.

Argentina and Croatia are playing each other in the World Cup. It is likely to be the last match for Lionel Messi and Luka Modric. Argentina have better individual players but Croatia's resilience and belief will make them difficult to overcome. Croatia have kept clean sheets in three of their five games so far in this tournament.

Both teams to score is offered at the healthy-looking price of 6/5 (2.20) and a draw at 4/1 (5.00).