World Cup Final Four Betting Predictions
There are four teams left in the World Cup. They are all aiming to lift the trophy. Let's look at each of them and what they need to do to succeed.
Argentina is looking to lift their third World Cup. Lionel Messi is the leading scorer and assist man for Argentina. Argentina's next opponent is Croatia. Croatia has had to battle to get to the semi-finals and will not give up against Argentina, who have scored the opening goal in all 5 matches and had 2-0 leads in 4 of them. Rodrigo De Paul has been able to clog their foes' attacks throughout the tournament.
Croatia is looking to get to their second straight World Cup final after losing to France in 2018. They finished 2nd in Group F behind another surprise semi-finalist Morocco. Dominik Livakovic has been the highlight of the tournament, making 5 saves on 8 penalties and allowing just 3 goals on 23 shots. Captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball in the 2018 World cup. He will be looking for the first 2-time winner in Qatar.
Argentina and Croatia will meet in the World Cup semi-final. Argentina will advance on penalties. Messi will try to avenge the 2014 final.
France won the 2018 World Cup beating Croatia 4-2 in the final. They are looking to become the first back-to-back champions since Brazil in 1962. France's next opponent is Morocco. Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud are the main threats for France. Morocco has conceded just one goal in 5 games in Qatar. Argentina is the third favorite to advance. Argentina's pre tournament odds are +600. The current odds: +110. World cup final bets are Draw +220, Argentina -250, France -600, Morocco -110, and Argentina +250.
Morocco has become the first African nation to reach the semi finals of a World Cup. They have only allowed one goal in the tournament, which was an own goal against Canada. Achraf Hakimi has been a star for the team. Morocco's head coach Walid Regragui has put together one of the best defenses in World Cups history.
France will beat Morocco 3-0 in the semi-finals. France will win the World Cup. Morocco will play more defensively.
