With Croatia playing Roberto Martinez’s struggling Belgium team in a Group F encounter on Thursday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, the 2022 FIFA World Cup resumes playing with a new slate of games this week.
The final matchday in Group F is set up to go wonderfully. When Canada plays Morocco, who is vying for one of the two spots in the knockout round along with Croatia and Belgium, they will be looking to collect their first World Cup points despite already being out of the running.
Also Read; Croatia vs Belgium Preview, prediction, team news, lineups Odds, match details, and everything you need to know.
Croatia vs Belgium Preview
In spite of their lackluster performance in their first game, Croatia is still in first place in Group F. Following their 4-1 thrashing of Canada last week, the 2018 World Cup winners are optimistic going into this match.
The situation in Belgium, on the other hand, is chaotic right now and they are in danger of losing. In their most recent match, the Red Devils were shockingly defeated 2-0 by Morocco, and they will need to recover this week.
Croatia vs Belgium Prediction
Despite having a potent roster at their disposal, Belgium’s recent performance has been troubling. The Red Devils are in dire need of a change as their golden generation nears its unavoidable end.
Although Croatia’s World Cup campaign got off to a rather slow start, they quickly turned things around by defeating Canada. According to the stats, this match could end in a draw between the two sides.
Prediction: Croatia 1- 1 against Belgium
Match Details
| Match | FIFA World Cup |
| Team | Croatia vs Belgium |
| Date | 1st Dec 2022 |
| Time | 8:30 pm IST |
| Venue | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium |
| Live Stream | Sports 18 |
Croatia vs Belgium Lineup
Croatia lineup;
- Modric
- Brozovic
- Kovacic
- Kramaric
- Livaja, Perisic
- Livakovic
- Juranovic
- Lovren
- Gvardiol
- Sosa
Belgium lineup;
- Carrasco
- De Bruyne
- E. Hazard
- Batshuayi
- Courtois
- Castagne
- Alderweireld
- Vertonghen
- Meunier
- Tielemans
- Witsel
Tips and Odds
Given that the moneyline odds for the two sides are almost comparable, if not exactly divided depending on the bookmaker, this game is completely open. Since both teams are aware that a victory guarantees a spot in the knockout stage, it is unclear who will win and move on. Croatia simply needs a tie, and that will be important, but a victory would guarantee them the group title and spare them a painful Another round 16 draw.
The probabilities indicate that goals will definitely occur. Since both sides have talented attackers who will try to get an advantage in the game, it is one of the only World Cup games to this time where the over is recommended.
Croatia vs Belgium where to watch live coverage?
To all the Indian fans who are excited to catch out the live match of Croatia vs Belgium can catch on Sports 18 and Sports 18 HD channel where all the broadcasting of the FIFA World Cup will be done, The game are going exciting so make sure you watch out and support your favourite team.