Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Croatia will take care of Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, Friday (9/12) evening at Education City Stadium. The following is the prediction for Croatia-Brazil at the 2022 World Cup.
Brazil qualified for the quarterfinals after defeating South Korea with a score of 4-1. Meanwhile, Croatia progressed to the round of 16 after toppling Japan on penalties.
This year, Croatia progressed to the knockout stages of Qatar 2022 after finishing ahead of Belgium and Canada, and one place behind Morocco in Group F.
Brazil have a class record against Croatia. Samba’s team has never lost in four meetings. Brazil last beat Croatia in a friendly match in June 2018 with a score of 2-0.
Croatia Makes Brazil Cry (Child of Strong Jewel Wishes)
As far as team formation is concerned, Brazil are a very attacking team and are a bit unbalanced in midfield. Croatia can take advantage of this situation, which has the best midfielders in the world like Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic and Mateo Kovacic.
Brazil will probably put more pressure and put the Croatian defense under pressure, but Modric and his team-mates will not be beaten easily. Croatia actually has the opportunity to hurt Brazil through a counterattack scheme.
Croatia can surprise Brazil in this match. Score 2-1 for Croatia.
Brazil continues its steps (Haryanto Tri Wibowo)
Brazil’s brilliant play when they beat South Korea proved that the Selecao had tremendous strength at the forefront. As in the round of 16, Tite’s team will immediately give gas from the first minute.
Croatia will surely defend extra, hoping for a counterattack on the left through Ivan Perisic. Interestingly, Eder Militao’s play at right back was one of Brazil’s weaknesses against South Korea.
But I predict Brazil will do better as a unit. I predict Brazil will win 3-0 over Croatia.
Croatia eliminate Brazil on penalties (Abdul Susila)
During the 2022 World Cup Croatia has never lost. Of the four matches, three ended in draws. This shows that Croatia’s defense is quite calm against tough teams.
Croatia are also unbeaten in their last 10 matches. At the same time, Brazil lost once in the group stage, namely from Cameroon. At the time Brazil appeared with a cover squad, including Neymar who was out through injury.
I predict that this duel will go to penalties and Croatia will be the winners.
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