Japan and Croatia go head-to-head for a place in the World Cup last eight this afternoon, and this intriguing encounter seemingly presents a lot of value given the respective performances of both nations so far.
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We have been busy this morning putting together a meticulously researched bet builder for this round of 16 tie, which amounts to a combined odds of 20/1.
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Japan vs Croatia Bet Builder Tips
Below you find each of our three legs for the Japan vs Croatia bet builder, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm GMT so get set up with Bet UK if you aren’t already (you’ll find sign-up instructions further down).
- Under 2.5 Goals @ 4/6 with BetUK
- Marko Livaja to Score @ 15/2 with BetUK
- Croatia to Win @ 27/25 with BetUK
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Japan vs Croatia Bet Builder
Japan vs Croatia Bet Builder Tip 1: Under 2.5 Goals @ 4/6 with BetUK
Starting with a total goals selection, we are tipping a narrow encounter with both sides having displayed several stout defensive performances thus far.
Aside from their 4-1 drubbing of Canada on matchday two, Croatia have drawn blank in two of their three games. Although we don’t expect this to be a running theme given their know-how in front of goal, Japan have limited their three opponents so far to just one goal each.
This will be a fiercely contested affair between two well-organised, well-oiled defensive units and this should translate into a relatively low scoring game.
Japan vs Croatia Bet Builder Tip 2: Marko Livaja to Score @ 15/2 with BetUK
Although we aren’t expecting goals in abundance, we have tipped Croatia’s Marko Livaja to find the net.
He was particularly effective in dismantling Canada as they stormed to a 4-1 victory, and his positional awareness, speed and deadly finishing ability leaves us questioning why he has spent the majority of his career on various loans across Italy, Greece and Spain.
He has led the line with aplomb so far, and his 11 goals in 16 games for Hajduk Split suggests he is a likely candidate to break a notoriously sound Japanese defence.
Japan vs Croatia Bet Builder Tip 3: Croatia to Win @ 27/25 with BetUK
The third and final leg on our bet slip predicts a Croatia win, although we expect it will be a hard-fought battle in order to book a ticket to the quarter-finals.
They are yet to lose at this World Cup so far, and despite drawing two of their three games with a goalless scoreline, they have more than enough firepower to knock Japan out.
The midfield battle will be particularly important in the eventual outcome of this game, and if the 2018 finalists can tap into the stunning attacking display we saw in their 4-1 thrashing of Canada, it could be a long afternoon of holding their shape for Japan.
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