Argentina vs Croatia Soccer Preview-Predictions
After defeating Nigeria with 2-0, Croatia made their best start to a World Cup in 20 years, and now is in a relaxed mood ahead of their match with the Group D favorites. Taking the big step towards the Round of 16 is on the way because any kind of result against Argentina will allow the Vatreni to take it.
The totally different situation is for La Albiceleste. The draw and the tournament with the debutants Iceland came unexpectedly and has left Jorge Sampaoli’s side with much to go ahead, to what it looks to be the toughest assignment in the section. If they want to avoid a nerve-wracking match a win is vital, a win is a must. Argentina has shown that they can respond when under pressure on this journey in Russia.
Mario Mandzukic spoke after the Nigeria game that Croatia’s objective was to perform well and If they could, emulate the nation’s run at France 1998, the only occasion that helped them advance beyond the group in their previous four world finals appearances.
Did you know that Argentina has now played three games without a win at the world finals? Their last victory was four years ago defeating Belgium 1-0 which was followed by a penalty shoot-out in the semi-finals. Can Argentina break the sequence or not?
Possible line-ups:
Argentina: Messi, Aguero, Pavon, Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico, Caballero, Salvio, Mascherano, Meza, Acuna.
Croatia: Brozovic, Modric, Perisic, Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Subasic, Badelj, Brozovic.
Argentina vs Croatia Soccer Preview-Predictions
| 1×2 | Both Teams to Score | Under/Over |
|---|---|---|
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1
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no
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under 2.5
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