In the 1st quarterfinal battle, Croatia faces Brazil on Friday with kickoff from Education City Stadium set for 10 a.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Croatia vs. Brazil odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Croatia finished 2nd in Group F play, recording 2 draws (both 0-0) and a win. They ended group stage play with 4 goals scored and 1 allowed, all in their sole win over Canada. They outlasted Japan in the Round of 16 on penalty kicks. Croatia ended with 17 shots (4 on target) and 59% possession. They won 3-1 in penalties.
Brazil, No. 1 in the FIFA rankings and the favourite to win the title, abused South Korea 4-1 in their Round of 16 matchup. Brazil had 3 more shots on target than South Korea and managed just 54% possession. Brazil won Group G by beating Serbia 2-0 and Switzerland 1-0 before allowing some players to get rest in a 1-0 loss to Cameroon.
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