Betting tips for Croatia vs Morocco: World Cup preview and odds

Croatia and Morocco will play in the third-place play-off at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan on Saturday at 3 pm GMT. Croatia were denied a place in a second successive World Cup final when they suffered a 3-0 defeat against Argentina on Tuesday. Morocco's hopes of becoming the first African nation to reach the showpiece were ended by France the following night.

Croatia vs Morocco is a World Cup match.

Morocco are the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals. They came unstuck against France in the last four. Croatia lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout. Morocco are aiming to win the third place play-off. Croatia are tired after their previous matches.

Morocco have been very solid at this World Cup, keeping eight clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Croatia have struggled to score in three of their six matches at the tournament. Both teams are unlikely to get on the scoresheet on Saturday. Betfred is going to give both teams a win.

Youssef En-Nesyri has scored two goals for Morocco at these finals. He is their main source of goals and their biggest aerial threat. His header against Portugal was a good example of this.