Croatia - Belgium: prediction and bet on the World Cup 2022 in Qatar

We have compiled a prediction for you for the match Croatia - Belgium in group "F" at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. This is the third and decisive round in this group, the most important match for both teams, because one of them may not reach the playoffs.

Croatian national team - even a draw with the Belgians will suit for passage to the playoffs

Croatia is ranked 12th in the FIFA rankings and 19th in the UEFA rankings. The Croatian national team played a draw with Morocco (0:0) and defeated Canada (4:1). There were thoughts that the Croats would beat the Moroccans, but there was still a draw. With Canada, the Croats were the first to concede in the second minute, but then they scored four goals.

According to the statistics of the Croatian national team, they average 1.5 goals per match, scored in 8 out of 10 matches, and conceded in 5 out of 10. Top scorers of the Croatians: Andrej Kramaric and Luka Modric. Of the assistants, I would mention Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric and Mislav Orsic.

Croatia are currently in first place in Group F, even a draw against the Belgians to reach the playoffs will suit them. The defeat of Belgium almost 80% sent them to the next stage.

Belgium national team - defeat by Moroccans knocks them out of the playoffs

Belgium is ranked 2nd in the FIFA rankings and 8th in the UEFA rankings. The Belgians lost to Morocco (0:2), and before that they defeated Canada (1:0). A loss to the Moroccans could hit the Belgians hard and they might not even make the playoffs.

According to the statistics of the Belgian national team, they average 1.6 goals per match, scored in 8 out of 10 matches, conceded in 7 out of 10. Belgium's top scorers are Hans Waknaken and Romelu Lukaku. Of the assistants, I would again mention Hans Vanaken, Leandro Trossard and Yannick Carrasco.

At the last World Championship 2018 in Russia, Belgium took third place. It is hard to believe in such a result in Qatar, it will be almost impossible for the Belgians to reach the top 3. Now an incredible flurry of criticism against the Belgians, in particular to the game of Courtois. I think that for Belgium in the current form will be a significant achievement - the exit from the group.

Croatia - Belgium: betting on the match of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar

If we take personal meetings, then Belgium and Croatia played in 2021, then the Belgians defeated the Croats (1: 0) - it was a friendly match. In the qualifiers for the World Cup in 2013, there was a draw (1:1) and a victory for Belgium (2:1).

Belgium is going through hard times, even star players like Lukaku, Hazard, Courtois and de Bruyne are not happy with the results. There will be significantly less pressure on Croatia in this match, because it will be enough for them not to lose to the Belgians in order to make it to the playoffs. The Belgians are obviously failing this World Cup, but it's hard to say anything about Croatia.

Of the interesting markets for the match Croatia - Belgium, I would note the following outcomes:

• Croatia won't lose to Belgium at 1.52 (most likely outcome)
  
• Both teams to score - no for 2.02
• Draw for 3.35 (huge risk)

Prediction: Croatia will not lose to Belgium