Score predictions, line-ups, stats and head to head Croatia vs Brazil

Posted On: December 7, 2022

Bisnis.comJAKARTA- Croatia will face Brazil in the first leg 2022 World Cup quarter-finals which will take place at the City of Education Stadium, on Friday (9/12/2022) at 10:00 p.m. WIB.

Croatia managed to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after beating Asian representatives Japan on penalties. In the last Croatia-Japan match, the 1-1 score lasted until two extra times.

On penalties, Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic performed well. He managed to retain 3 of the 4 Japanese kickers, namely Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida. Only Takuma Asano’s kick managed to enter the Croatian goal.

On the other hand, the team nicknamed Vatreni scored 3 goals on penalties. Shots from Nikola Vlasic, Marcelo Brozovic and Mario Pasalic were not cleared by Shuichi Gonda.

Meanwhile, in the quarter-finals, Zlatko Dalic’s side will face tough opponents Brazil the favorite to win. Even so, Vatreni was reluctant to give up.

“Brazil are the favorites to win, but let’s face it,” Croatian national team coach Zlatko Dalic said as quoted by BBC International on Wednesday (7/12/2022).

Croatia is trying to give another surprise to the World Cup, after at the 2018 World Cup Vatreni managed to become runners-up. At that time, Croatia managed to overthrow England in the semi-finals, although they lost in the final to France 4-2.

“I think we have a big test ahead of us, which is a tough task against a team that plays great football and a lot of quality, fast players. [Brasil]. But I think we have nothing to worry about,” Dalic said.

Croatia itself will appear in full force. Croatia have a good quality midfield line-up, such as Luca Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian midfield trio are ready to play against Brazil.

Meanwhile, Brazil themselves have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup after crushing South Korea 4-1. The Samba team will also appear in full force.

Samba mainstay Neymar appeared again and scored a goal against South Korea. Brazilian strikers Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Richarlison are also set to appear to win and give their country a sixth title.

Player Lineup Predictions

Croatia (4-3-3)

Dominik Livakovic; Josip Juranovic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa; Luca Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic; Ivan Perisic, Bruno Petkovic, Andrej Kramaric.

Brazil (4-2-3-1)

Alisson; Danillo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Éder Militao; Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta; Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Raphinha; Richarlison.

Statistics

– Croatia is currently ranked 12th in FIFA, while Brazil is ranked 1st.

– In the preliminary round of the 2022 World Cup, Croatia managed to occupy second place in Group F with 5 points in 2 draws against Belgium and Morocco, and a victory against Canada.

– In the round of 16, Croatia beat Japan on penalties.

– Brazil are in Group G as group winners with 6 points wins against Switzerland and Serbia.

– In the round of 16, Brazil won convincingly against South Korea with the score of 4-1.