The first quarter-final of the World Cup sees tournament favourites Brazil attempt make it to the last four for the second time in three editions against Croatia – read on for our expert bet builder tips.
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Croatia vs Brazil Bet Builder Tips
With a total combined odds of 22/1, we are quietly confident with our four-leg bet builder – see below to check out our predictions.
- Both Teams to Score: NO @ 16/25 with BetUK
- Casemiro to be Carded @ 10/3 with BetUK
- Richarlison to Score @ 33/20 with BetUK
- Brazil to Win @ 4/11 with BetUK
Bet Builder Combined Odds – 22/1 with BetUK
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Croatia vs Brazil Bet Builder Tip 1: Both Teams to Score: NO @ 16/25 with BetUK
For the first leg of our quarter-final bet builder, we are tipping Brazil to keep a clean sheet.
Selecao have conceded just two goals across their four games thus far, with centre-back pairing Thiago Silva and Marquinhos exemplifying an abundance of experience at this level.
Meanwhile, all but one of Croatia’s five goals came in their 4-1 drubbing of Canada, and although the 2018 finalists have been stout defensively, we are struggling to see how they will breach the gates against Brazil.
All four of their centre-forwards have struggled to impose themselves on this tournament, and we are tipping Brazil to keep a clean sheet here.
Croatia vs Brazil Bet Builder Tip 2: Casemiro to be Carded @ 10/3 with BetUK
Next, we have picked out the likeliest candidate for a booking and Casemiro fits the bill.
Croatia’s strength lies in their midfield trifecta of Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic, and Casemiro will more than likely have to act as the enforcer on several occasions to stop their surges through the middle of the park.
Two yellow cards in 11 league appearances this season for United, as well as 16 for Real Madrid last term shows he is a frequent offender in the referee’s book.
Croatia vs Brazil Bet Builder Tip 3: Richarlison to Score @ 33/20 with BetUK
Three goals already, including a stunning brace against Serbia in the opening game; Richarlison finds himself in sparkling form on the biggest stage of them all.
Richarlison when playing as a striker for Brazil’s senior team:
18 games
13 goals
3 assistsInvolved in a goal every 64 minutes 🥶 pic.twitter.com/NRZHRDvMVO
— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) December 6, 2022
The Tottenham striker seems to relish playing for national team, notching 20 goals in 41 games including 10 in his last eight.
Alongside Vinicius and Neymar, he has a terrifying supporting cast and can make it at least four for the tournament here.
Croatia vs Brazil Bet Builder Tip 4: Brazil to Win @ 4/11 with BetUK
Lastly, we are fully expecting the outright betting favourites to grab the win in normal time.
Despite falling to Cameroon in their final group stage clash, that was their only slip-up in 18 games, and Croatia have simply not displayed enough conviction as of yet to make us think otherwise about this selection.
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