Croatia vs Brazil prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for World Cup 2022 quarterfinal

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Brazil will play Croatia in the World Cup 2022 quarterfinal in Qatar.

Brazil have lost three of their last four World Cup quarterfinal matches. Croatia qualified for the quarterfinals by beating Japan on penalties. Luka Modric and Co. have just one loss through their 11 World Cups, coming in the 2018 final vs France. Neymar returned to the field in that game after missing time with an ankle injury.

Brazil beat South Korea 2-0. Brazil's attacking trio is in good form. Croatia's defense has conceded just two goals all tournament. Brazil has only conceded one goal in the group stage.

Croatia vs Brazil is a World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match.

Croatia's biggest injury concern is a muscle injury to full-back Josip Stanisic. Brazil have a number of injuries to worry about, including Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles, who are out of the tournament. Alex Sandro is recovering from a hip injury. Danilo is fit and played 80 minutes against South Korea.

Croatia and Brazil have met twice before at the World Cup, with Brazil winning both times. Croatia have only avoided defeat to a South American nation once in history, in the 2018 group stage against Argentina. Brazil lost three of their previous four World Cups quarterfinals, the only victory coming against Colombia in 2014.

Brazil and Croatia have met twice at the World Cup, with Brazil winning both times. Croatia avoided defeat to a South American nation at this stage only once in history, in the 2018 group stage victory over Argentina. Brazil have lost three of their previous four World Cups quarterfinals, the only victory coming against Colombia in 2014.

Croatia have shown nothing in this World Cup to indicate they can compete with Brazil at this stage of the tournament. Croatia are adept at scraping by against inferior opponents, but aside from the spectacular tournament by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic and Josko Gvardiol, this squad has not impressed.

Croatia and Brazil are meeting in the World Cup 2022 quarterfinal. Brazil beat South Korea in Round of 16. Neymar, Richarlison and Raphinha are in fine form. Croatia are excellent defensively.

Croatia vs Brazil is a match between Brazil and South Korea. The over is the slight favorite in this game. Brazil's attacking trio is dangerous, but Croatia are better defensively.

Neymar anytime goalscorer and Raphinha anytime assist are bets for World Cup 2022 quarterfinal. Rafael hasn't scored or assisted in this tournament yet, but he's been instrumental for Brazil.

Croatia and Brazil are playing a World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Education City Stadium.


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