The Brazilian team faces Croatia this Friday, at 12h (Brasília time), for the quarterfinals of the World Cup. The duel at the Education City stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Tite decided to keep defender Éder Militão as the right-back starter against Croatia. Alex Sandro, Brazil’s starter for the first two games, has recovered from a hip injury but will start on the bench. Thus, Danilo will once again be cast on the left side.
On the Croatian side, Dalic has the team practically defined for the confrontation. In midfield, the Brozovic-Modric-Kovacic tripod is guaranteed. On the left side, Sosa, who started the entire first phase of the Cup, has recovered from a fever and takes over from Barisic, who played in the round of 16 against Japan.
In the attack, Perisic and Kramaric are confirmed. The other vacancy will be filled by a right midfielder. The options are Vlasic and Pasalic, with more chances of the former playing, according to the Croatian press. Orsic was another possibility, but missed the last training session with a fever and will remain on the bench.
CROATIA VS BRAZIL GUESS: MORE THAN 2.5 GOALS BY BRAZIL
Brazil’s formation at this World Cup and during the qualifiers was highly praised by commentators around the world. Under the command of Tite, the selection has three strikers, in addition to Neymar serving as a waiter and going up in the front line.
A great prognosis for these quarterfinals is that the Brazilian team scores more than 2.5 goals against the Croatians. As the Europeans have a solid defense, the odds are above 2.65 for predictions of this type.
CROATIA VS BRAZIL GUESS: BOTH TEAMS DON’T SCORE
The Croatian defense is something of a surprise, with Lovren and Guardiola in the defense, in addition to Modric, Brozovic and Kovacic assisting in the midfield, conceding only two goals. However, they have not yet entered the field with an offensive selection equal to that of Brazil.
The defense made up of Thiago Silva and Marquinhos conceded only one goal in the World Cup and the Croatian attack will have difficulty breaking that barrier. Among the guesses, this prognosis is the one with the lowest odds, precisely because it is more likely to happen.
CROATIA VS BRAZIL GUESS: VINICIUS JUNIOR MARKS OR GIVES ASSISTANCE
The Brazilian squad is admired by fans around the world, from the starting goalkeeper to the last substitute in the attack. However, it is worth highlighting Vinicius Junior, scorer of the Champions League title goal with Real Madrid and a goal in this 2022 World Cup.
In addition to contributing to the net, the number 20 of the Brazilian team also has great passes. With that, a very possible prognosis is that Vini Jr scores or assists in this quarterfinal match.
PREVIOUS CONFRONTS CROATIA VS BRAZIL
The selections are already well-known in the world of football, with games in World Cups and friendlies. Below check out some recent clashes and their results:
Brazil 2 x 0 Croatia: Friendly in 2018
Brazil 3 x 1 Croatia: World Cup 2014
Brazil 1 x 0 Croatia: World Cup 2006
