Croatia vs Belgium Lineups, H2H and Score Prediction 2-1
These two teams both have strong squads. However, Croatia are on the brink of qualifying for the last 16, while Belgium are on the brink.
After a 0-0 draw with Morocco in the first game, Croatia beat Canada in the second. The 2018 World Cup runner-up beat Canada 4-1 through two goals from Andrej Kramaric, as well as one goal each from Lovro Majer and Marko Livaja. In that match, the mentality of Luka Modric and his friends deserves a thumbs up because they actually conceded first in the 2nd minute.
On the other hand, after struggling to tame Canada 1-0 through Michy Batshuayi's only goal in the first match, which was also marked by a penalty save by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Eden Hazard and his partners were defeated by Morocco 0-2 in the second match.
The top two positions in Group F are currently occupied by Croatia and Morocco (4 points each), while Belgium (3 points) is ranked third. Canada (0 points) has already been confirmed as failing to qualify for the last 16.
Croatia only needed a draw to ensure their qualification. On the other hand, Belgium must win. If they are only able to achieve a draw, while Morocco wins or draws against Canada in the other party, then Belgium must leave the 2022 World Cup.
Lineups Estimated Croatia vs Belgium
Croatia (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic; Borna Sosa, Josko Gvardiol, Dejan Lovren, Josip Juranovic; Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic, Luka Modric; Mislav Orsic, Andrej Kramaric, Nikola Vlasic.
- Coach: Zlatko Dalic (Croatia).
- Squad info: Ivan Perisic (doubtful).
Belgium (3-4-2-1): Thibaut Courtois; Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Timothy Castagne; Leandro Trossard, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Thomas Meunier; Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard; Romelu Lukaku.
- Coach: Roberto Martinez (Spain).
- Squad info: Amadou Onana (suspension).
H2H Head to Head Croatia vs Belgium
Head-to-head
- H2H: 8
- Croatia won: 3
- Goals Croatia: 9
- Draws: 2
- Belgium won: 3
- Goals Belgium: 6.
Last 5 Meetings
- 06/06/2021 Belgium 1-0 Croatia (Friendly)
- 11/10/2013 Croatia 1-2 Belgium (World Cup Qualification)
- 11/09/2012 Belgium 1-1 Croatia (World Cup Qualification)
- 03/03/ 2010 Belgium 0-1 Croatia (Friendly)
- 10/09/2003 Belgium 2-1 Croatia (Euro Qualification).
Last 5 Matches Croatia (MMMSM)
- 23/09/22 Croatia 2-1 Denmark (UNL)
- 26/09/22 Austria 1-3 Croatia (UNL)
- 16/11/22 Saudi Arabia 0-1 Croatia (Friendly)
- 23/11 /22 Morocco 0-0 Croatia (World Cup)
- 27/11/22 Croatia 4-1 Canada (World Cup).
Last 5 Games Belgium (MKKMK)
- 23/09/22 Belgium 2-1 Wales (UNL)
- 26/09/22 Netherlands 1-0 Belgium (UNL)
- 18/11/22 Belgium 1-2 Egypt (Friendly)
- 24/11/ 22 Belgium 1-0 Canada (World Cup)
- 27/11/22 Belgium 0-2 Morocco (World Cup).
Score Predictions and Statistics
- Croatia and Belgium each won 3 times in their 8 meetings so far (W3 D2 L3).
- Croatia has only won 1 time in its last 5 matches against Belgium (W1 D1 L3).
- Croatia has only lost 1 time in its last 18 matches (W12 D5 L1).
- Croatia is unbeaten in its last 8 matches (W6 D2 L0).
- Croatia kept 2 clean sheets and only conceded a total of 1 goal in its last 3 matches.
- Croatia has only lost 1 normal time in its last 9 matches at the World Cup (W4 D4 L1).
- Croatia has only kept 1 clean sheet in its last 7 matches at the World Cup.
- Belgium has only won 6 times in its last 15 matches (W6 D3 L6).
- Belgium has only kept 3 clean sheets in its last 15 matches.
- There have been no draws in Belgium's last 16 World Cup matches (W12 D0 L4).
Final score prediction: Croatia 2-1 Belgium.
