Argentina – Croatia, World Cup Prediction

💯 Argentina were on the verge of going out with a bang

Argentina played a virtually perfect game against the Netherlands until they gave the initiative to the Tulips in the last 15-20 minutes of the game leading 2-0 and believing strongly that they had won the game. They did, but the Dutch didn’t give up and pulled them level. What’s impressive here is that Argentina didn’t get stunned and managed to dominate in the extra time. Especially at the end of the 2nd, where it seemed like at any moment a goal was going to fall. Then, on penalties, they were cooler and qualified, I have to write deservedly, for the semi-finals.

🥳 Croatia now believe they can go all the way

Croatia, like Argentina, have shown remarkable character. To equalize against Brazil in extra time after keeping them from conceding a goal all game, and to concede it in the end anyway, showed the immense experience but also the class of this squad. After such a success, nobody has the right to write off the Croats in any match. So they eliminated the biggest favorite in the tournament! Luka Modric looks like a 27 year old top midfielder, not a 37 year old player facing football retirement.

📑 Argentina are in for another tough clash

In Argentina’s games so far, only one goal has fallen before the 34:00 minute mark and it was the first against Saudi Arabia. With Croatia we have the same. Canada’s goal in the 1st minute of the groups. Realistically Croatia’s idea will be to try and stop Argentina’s strongest sides for as long as possible, as happened with Brazil and realistically has the qualities to succeed. I don’t see many options where the match starts with many situations. My prediction is No goal before the 34th minute at 1.83.