Russia were given little hope of going far in this World Cup but they have surprised everyone, even their own fans. The hosts have reached the quarter-final of the World Cup and will play Croatia for a place in the last four of the tournament.
Having played as Russia from the 1994 World Cup onwards, they have never gone beyond the group stage of the competition in three attempts. Therefore, whatever happens in this match, Russia have made history.
This is Croatia’s fifth World Cup and the second time they have appeared in the quarter-final. The last time they played in this stage of the tournament was in France 1998 and they went on to make the semi-final.
Continue reading for our latest Russia vs Croatia betting tips.
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1. Russia vs Croatia Predictions
Despite being the hosts and defeating Spain in the previous round, the Russia vs Croatia odds show they are not considered the favourites for this game. bet365 have Russia at 29/10 to win the game and progress to the semi-final and they are the outsiders with the bookmakers.
Croatia are the team fancied to qualify from this tie and they are available at 5/4 to win the match. Croatia, like their opponents, required a penalty shootout to win their Round of 16 tie with Denmark but could have won match in extra-time had Luka Modric converted from the spot.
Considering the previous results of both teams, the draw makes a good bet and this can be backed at 21/10 with bet365.
Read on for more great Russia vs Croatia predictions.
2. Croatia vs Russia Betting Odds
Russia held firm against Spain but required some rash defending from Gerard Pique for their goal in the 1-1 draw. The hosts showed very little going forward for much of the match and Croatia will know if they can defend without any mistakes, they can keep Russia out.
The 0-0 draw is available at 5/1 with bet365.
However, Croatia play in a different way to Spain and have players who like to run with the ball at their feet. This is the type of attacking play Russia have struggled with in the past and Wales took them apart by running with the ball in the 2016 European Championship.
If Croatia can get Ivan Perisic and Ante Rebic on the ball in the attacking third, they will cause Russia problems and one goal could lead to another on the counter-attack.
Russia vs Croatia Odds
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Croatia to win the game by a two-goal margin is 11/2 at bet365. That is probably the most interesting Russia vs Croatia betting odds.
3. Russia vs Croatia Tips
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Russia vs Croatia Betting Tips
Russia were given little hope of going far in this World Cup but they have surprised everyone, even their own fans. The hosts have reached the quarter-final of the World Cup and will play Croatia for a place in the last four of the tournament.
Having played as Russia from the 1994 World Cup onwards, they have never gone beyond the group stage of the competition in three attempts. Therefore, whatever happens in this match, Russia have made history.
This is Croatia’s fifth World Cup and the second time they have appeared in the quarter-final. The last time they played in this stage of the tournament was in France 1998 and they went on to make the semi-final.
Continue reading for our latest Russia vs Croatia betting tips.
Russia vs Croatia statistics
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1. Russia vs Croatia Predictions
Despite being the hosts and defeating Spain in the previous round, the Russia vs Croatia odds show they are not considered the favourites for this game. bet365 have Russia at 29/10 to win the game and progress to the semi-final and they are the outsiders with the bookmakers.
Croatia are the team fancied to qualify from this tie and they are available at 5/4 to win the match. Croatia, like their opponents, required a penalty shootout to win their Round of 16 tie with Denmark but could have won match in extra-time had Luka Modric converted from the spot.
Considering the previous results of both teams, the draw makes a good bet and this can be backed at 21/10 with bet365.
Read on for more great Russia vs Croatia predictions.
2. Croatia vs Russia Betting Odds
Russia held firm against Spain but required some rash defending from Gerard Pique for their goal in the 1-1 draw. The hosts showed very little going forward for much of the match and Croatia will know if they can defend without any mistakes, they can keep Russia out.
The 0-0 draw is available at 5/1 with bet365.
However, Croatia play in a different way to Spain and have players who like to run with the ball at their feet. This is the type of attacking play Russia have struggled with in the past and Wales took them apart by running with the ball in the 2016 European Championship.
If Croatia can get Ivan Perisic and Ante Rebic on the ball in the attacking third, they will cause Russia problems and one goal could lead to another on the counter-attack.
Croatia to win the game by a two-goal margin is 11/2 at bet365. That is probably the most interesting Russia vs Croatia betting odds.
3. Russia vs Croatia Tips
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As you can see, Croatians are favourite to win the game and go further and our Russia vs Croatia betting tips are showing that we believe in this result. What are your Russia vs Croatia predictions? Share with us!
Do you want to bet on a winner of whole World Cup? Read our World Cup 2018 betting tips to find out who to place a bet on.