The 2018 World cup will enter into the Qurter final stage over the weekend with hosts Russia slated to take on Croatia.
Russia came into the tournament as the lowest ranked side but have surpased the bookmarker with their breathtaking performances.
They opened their campaign in style thrashing Saudi Arabia 5-0 but their most most memorable moment was they match against Spain in the round 16.
After a draw at full time Russia held on to knock out 2010 champions on penalties to proceed to the quarter finals.
Croatia golden generation of the likes of Modric ,Racktic were expected to give a good display in Russia and so far have not disappointed .
They were given a scare in the last round by Denmark but prevailed through via penalties and that was an early warning if they are to go further their focus should be 100%.
this should a cruncher with the hosts having the crowd behind them but Croatia have enough qualty and experience to handle the pressure.
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These two have met three times previously with two ties ending in stalemate while the recnt match that was a friendly went in favor of Croatia 1-3.
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Croatia are undefeated in their last 8 matches (FIFA World Cup).
Croatia have only lost one of their seven World Cup matches against fellow European opposition (W5 D1), while Russia have never beaten a European team at the World Cup (D1 L3).
Croatia won their only other World Cup quarter-final, defeating Germany in 1998 on their way to that year’s semi-finals, when they were eliminated.
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PREDICTIONS FROM OTHER SITES
SITE | PREDICTIONS |
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Forebet | Russiaa win |
Predictz | Draw |
Windrawwin | Croatia win |
Statarea | Draw/croatia |
Whoscored | Croatia win |
Fresupertips | Draw |
leaguelane | Croatia win |
Football predictions | Draw |
sportpesatoday | Draw |