FIFA World Cup Odds & Picks for Semi-Finals
After a thrilling quarterfinals, the 2022 World Cup has been whittled to just four teams. Argentina vs. Croatia kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. EST. France vs Morocco takes place 24 hours later (2 p., Wednesday, 14). The winners will meet in the final on Sunday, December 18 at 10 a.M. ET. The losers will compete for third place on Saturday, 15 December at 9 a., M.E.
France and Argentina are the favorites to win the World Cup. Croatia is a second-tier contender at roughly +4500. Morocco was a +23000 longshot before the tournament started.
Argentina and Croatia are playing in the World Cup semi-finals. Argentina is a -270 favorite to advance to the final, while Croatia is +210 underdogs.
Argentina's run through the tournament has consisted of dizzying highs and devastating lows. They opened the competition with a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. Then they beat Mexico (2-0), Poland ( 2 -0) and Australia (1-2). They beat the Netherlands on penalties in the quarterfinal. Lionel Messi has scored four of his team's nine goals in this tournament. Julian Alvarez has two goals.
Croatia are the 2018 World Cup runners-up. They are playing Argentina in the semi-finals. Croatia beat Brazil on penalties in their quarterfinal. Dominik Livaković saved five of the eight penalties he faced in that game. Luka Modrić has not scored or assisted in his five games. He has only 0.3 Expected Goals and 0,6 Ex expected assists.
Croatia finished second in Russia four years ago. Croatia will come with a disciplined, veteran team that will focus on containing Messi and Alvarez. Argentina and Croatia are going to play a boring game.
Best bet is first-half under 0.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
France and Morocco are playing in the second semi-final of the World Cup. France is -190 favorites to win in 90 minutes and -480 chalk to advance. Morocco is +650 to beat France in regulation and +330 to progress.
France are in the World Cup semi-finals. They beat Australia, Denmark and Poland in their group. France lost to Tunisia in group stage, but were already in first place. Kylian Mbappé currently leads the tournament with five goals. Olivier Giroud is second with four.
Morocco is in the World Cup semi-finals. The team was ranked 22nd in FIFA rankings entering the tournament. Its players include Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech, PSG's Achraf Hakimi, Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri, and Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has been nearly flawless. Morocco's team plays a defensive game and is happy to cede possession.
Best bet is first-half double-chance - Morocco or Draw (-148 at Barstool Sportsbook).
