Croatia vs Brazil Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for 2022 World Cup (Brazilian Offense Sends Croatians Packing)

Croatia vs Brazil Match Info

2022 FIFA World Cup — Quarterfinals
Croatia (2-2-0) vs. Brazil (3-0-1)
Date: Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Education City Stadium — Doha, Qatar
Coverage: FOX

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well into the knockout stage with some exciting matchups slated for Friday, Dec. 9, including a quarterfinals showdown between Croatia and Brazil.

After a 1-1 draw, Croatia needed a shootout to take care of Japan on Monday, ultimately winning 3-1 on penalties. Meanwhile, Brazil didn't even break a sweat in its Round of 16 matchup against South Korea, walking out with a 4-1 victory after getting goals from four different players.

Can Croatia advance past the quarterfinals in back-to-back World Cups for the first time in the country's history? Or will Brazil advance to the semifinals for just the second time in the last five editions of the tournament?

Croatia vs Brazil Odds & Spread

All World Cup betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: CRO: (+700) | BRA: -260) | Draw (+360)
Spread: CRO: +1 (+210) | BRA: -1 (+110)
Total: 2.5 – Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)
Team to Score the First Goal: CRO: (+290) | BRA: (-320) I NO GOALS: (+1200)
Odds to Advance: CRO: (+490) | BRA: (-750)

Brazil enters this contest as the clear favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 10 a.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the over being favored at -120 odds.

Croatia vs Brazil Prediction & Pick

Croatia and Brazil have met four times over the years, resulting in three victories for the Brazilians with one draw. Two of those wins took place at the World Cup (2006 and 2014) and I expect Brazil to get a third win over the Croatians at the event on Friday.

As solid as Croatia has been, it hasn't exactly been challenged too much this year. Aside from four goals against a lowly Canadian team, the Croatians have scored just once in their other three matches. While Brazil's competition hasn't been too difficult either, Neymar and co. have outscored opponents 7-1 when the starters are playing, looking head-and-shoulders above the opposition.

With Brazil having already established dominance over Croatia in the past, the next meeting will be no different. Look for Brazil's elite play on both sides of the ball to lead to a semifinal appearance.

Final Score Prediction: Brazil: 2 | Croatia: 0

Croatia vs Brazil Betting Trends

- Croatia defeated Senegal on penalty kicks, 1-1 (3-1), in the 2022 World Cup's Round of 16.
- Brazil defeated South Korea, 4-1, in the 2022 World Cup's Round of 16.
- Croatia is 3-2-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Brazil is 4-0-1 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
- Brazil is 3-1-0 (W-D-L) in its last four head-to-head matchups against Croatia.

Croatia vs Brazil Best Bet

When it comes to the best bet, I'm taking Brazil on the spread. Croatia has just one goal in its last three meetings with Brazil, losing each of the last two matchups by two-goal margins. With how electric the Brazilians' attack is, I can see them getting a couple of quicks goals early on before shutting down Croatia's average offense for the rest of the match.

Bet: Brazil -1 (+110)

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