Argentina vs Croatia Match Details
Match: Argentina vs Croatia: Semi-Final |Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
Date: 14th December 2022
Time: 1.00 AM (GMT+6), 12.30 AM(GMT+5.5)
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar
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FIFA ranking: Argentina(3) vs Croatia (12)
Argentina vs Croatia will face each other in the Quarter-final round in World Cup football, popularly known as The Greatest Show on Earth.
The Argentinian team were the hot favorite at the start of the tournament. The Argentinian team entered the main stage with 36 consecutive matches unbeaten. However, in the first match, the team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia. From there, the Latin American champion team is progressing well in the title race by picking up 3 consecutive wins.
Argentina is one of the hot favourites in the world cup 2022. The two-time World Cup champion comes to this World Champion being undefeated in 36 straight- matches. Argentinian team superstar Messi announced that this World Cup will likely be his last. And to make the world cup colorful, The team wanted to present him with the golden World Cup.The Argentinian team entered the World Cup stage after being undefeated straight 36 consecutive matches. However, Messi and his team faced criticism after suffering the worst upset of the century in the opening game with Saudi. The Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot in the opening game. Of course, The spotlight will be on him in this tough Quarterfinal match. Moreover, Lionel Messi can change the result of a match when he is on fire. Argentina made a good start and has won two matches in this world cup. The first match was shocking in Argentina’s history. The Argentina team lost the first game against Saudi Arabia by 2-1. However, the Argentina team bounced back immediately in the second match. They scored 2 goals against Mexico. The third match reflected their ability well. They defeated Poland by 2 goals.
The team have proved their ability being unbeaten 36 consecutive matches so far. Argentina defeated Brazil in the last Copa America. It clinched the Copa America title and the fans from all over the World are eagerly waiting to see the Gold-wrapped trophy in the hands of the little magician.
2018 World Cup finalist the Croatian team held their opening match to a goalless draw against weak side Morocco. In the first match against Morocco, they failed to score goals despite using a strategic way of attacking. THe Croatia team has won three matchs so far e.g.(Croatia 4:1 Canada), (Japan 1:1 (1-3)Croatia), (Croatia 1:1(4-2)Brazil).
Argentina vs Croatia Key Points
Messi is one of the greatest players of all time in the Argentina team. Lionel is desperate to give the title to the team in his last World Cup. When Messi shines, the fate of the match is already decided. Messi has been in great form with three goals since the start of the World Cup. Alvarez and Alistair accompany him.
Argentina is full of stars. Lionel Messi is the biggest name among them. Lionel already declared that this World Cup is going to be his last World Cup. So, he will surely try to give his all to lift the long-awaited trophy.
Along with Rodrigo de paul, Angel Di Maria, Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi and all the other members of the Argentina team.
Luka Mordicm,the Croatian superstar, is undoubtedly the match’s highlight. All the spotlights will be focused on him. Luka is one of the best players of the last World Cup and won the 2018 Ballon d’Or with his performance. But only time will tell how much Captain Luka Mordick, who is 37 years old, can shine.
Apart from Luca Mordic, the 2022 World Cup is going to be the last World Cup for many other stars of the 2018 World Cup Croatia team. They will also want to paint their finish.
Croatia failed to score in the first match. However, the spotlight will be on the main star player of the team, Luka Modic . Mordicm won the Ballon d’Or by taking the Croatian team to the final in the 2018 World Cup. Luca Mordic, playing his last World Cup for the Croatian team, can also shine in this game.
The Croatian is the runner-up team of the 2018 World Cup. Luka’s dream of winning the title was washed away by being defeated in the service final. The 2018 World Cup team was composed of LucaMordic, Ivan Perisic, Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo kovacic , Mario pasalic, Rakitic. They will shine this year as the dream chariot of the World Cup for Croatia.
Most of the players of the Croatian team that took part against Brazil may remain unchanged. Mordic-Kovacic will lead the new World Cup journey of the 2018 World Cup runner-up Croatia team.
The possible Argentina lineup will be as follows: (4-3-3)E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez.
The following players will be waiting on the bench:Armani, Rulli, Li Martinez, Pezzella, Foyth, Paredes, Rodriguez, Palacios, Almada, Gomez, Correa, Dybala, La Martinez.
Whereas the Croatian lineup will be as follows:(4-3-3): Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic.
Argentina vs Croatia Head-to-Head
Argentina vs Croatia have met five times until now. Argentina won two matches with two lost matches.
Argentina vs Croatia Squad
Argentina squad
Goalkeeper: Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Damian Martinez
Defender: Juan Foyth, NicolasTagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella
Midfielder: Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada, AlejandroGomez, Rodriguez Guido, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuna
Forward: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Lautaro Martinez, , Angel Di Maria, AngelCorrea
Croatia squad
Goalkeepers: Dominik Lovakovic,Ivo Grbic, Ivica Ivusic
Defenders: Domagoj Vida, Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo,Borna Barisic, Dejan Lovren,Josko Gvardiol,Borno Sosa, Martin Erlic,Josip Jurannovic
Midfielders: Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Lovro Majer, Ivan Perisic, Mateo Kovacic, Nikola Vlasic,Kristijan Jakic, Mario Pasalic,Luka Sucis
Forwards: Andrej Kramaric, Marko Livaja, Mislav Orsic, Ante Budimir,Bruno Petkovic
Argentina vs Croatia Prediction
Scorecard: Argentina 2 : 1 Croatia
Argentina has 52% chance to win the game,whereas the croatian team has 20% probability.
The Argentina team have won 26,Drawn seven matches & lost only one match in their last 34 matches considering all competitions.
On the other hand, Croatia drew nine matches, won eleven matches, and lost ten games in their last thirty matches in all competitions. Considering the statistics, it may seem that the Argentina team is clearly ahead. But the Croatian is not a weak team. In their day they can change the equation.
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