Argentina vs Croatia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 December

Betiball's prediction for Argentina vs Croatia on 13 December 2022 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Argentina vs Croatia preview before placing your bet.

Argentina vs Croatia: Starting Lineups Time : 13/12/2022 15:00

Argentina
3 - 0
Finished
Croatia
86' event Juan Marcos Foyth / Nahuel Molina
86' event Angel Correa / Alexis Mac Allister
74' event Paulo Dybala / Julian Alvarez
74' event Exequiel Palacios / Rodrigo De Paul
71' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
69' event Julian Alvarez
68' event Cristian Gabriel Romero
62' event Lisandro Martinez / Leandro Daniel Paredes
39' event Julian Alvarez
34' event Lionel Andres Messi
event 81' Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
event 72' Marko Livaja / Andrej Kramaric
event 50' Bruno Petkovic / Marcelo Brozovic
event 46' Nikola Vlasic / Mario Pasalic
event 46' Mislav Orsic / Borna Sosa
event 32' Mateo Kovacic
event 32' Dominik Livakovic
86' event Juan Marcos Foyth / Nahuel Molina
event 81' Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
86' event Angel Correa / Alexis Mac Allister
event 72' Marko Livaja / Andrej Kramaric
74' event Paulo Dybala / Julian Alvarez
event 50' Bruno Petkovic / Marcelo Brozovic
74' event Exequiel Palacios / Rodrigo De Paul
event 46' Nikola Vlasic / Mario Pasalic
71' event Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 46' Mislav Orsic / Borna Sosa
69' event Julian Alvarez
event 32' Mateo Kovacic
68' event Cristian Gabriel Romero
event 32' Dominik Livakovic
62' event Lisandro Martinez / Leandro Daniel Paredes
39' event Julian Alvarez
34' event Lionel Andres Messi
Argentina Argentina
Substitutions
#21 Paulo Dybala
#15 Angel Correa
#14 Exequiel Palacios
#2 Juan Marcos Foyth
#25 Lisandro Martinez
#11 Angel Fabian Di Maria
#6 German Alejo Pezzella
#12 Geronimo Rulli
#22 Lautaro Javier Martinez
#18 Guido Rodriguez
#1 Franco Armani
#16 Thiago Almada
Argentina Argentina Croatia Croatia
9Shots12
7Shots on Goal2
15Fouls8
2Corner Kick4
6Free kick16
1Offside0
2Yellow card2
15Aerial9
2Save4
23Successful Tackles17
8Interceptions5
1Assist0
5Substitution5
1Shots off goal7
6Head Success6
1Blocked3
23Tackle17
6Dribbles11
19Throw-in21
399Passes607
90Attacks120
28Dangerous attacks44
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#14 Marko Livaja
#16 Bruno Petkovic
#18 Mislav Orsic
#13 Nikola Vlasic
#7 Lovro Majer
#21 Domagoj Vida
#17 Ante Budimir
#3 Borna Barisic
#23 Ivica Ivusic
#5 Martin Erlic
#12 Ivo Grbic
#26 Kristijan Jakic
#24 Josip Sutalo
#25 Luka Sucic
#2 Josip Stanisic
Commentary
86' Argentina — substitution: Juan Marcos Foyth / Nahuel Molina
86' Argentina — substitution: Angel Correa / Alexis Mac Allister
81' Croatia — substitution: Lovro Majer / Luka Modric
74' Argentina — substitution: Paulo Dybala / Julian Alvarez
74' Argentina — substitution: Exequiel Palacios / Rodrigo De Paul
72' Croatia — substitution: Marko Livaja / Andrej Kramaric
71' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Argentina receive a yellow card
69' Goal! Julian Alvarez - Argentina
68' Cristian Gabriel Romero - Argentina receive a yellow card
62' Argentina — substitution: Lisandro Martinez / Leandro Daniel Paredes
50' Croatia — substitution: Bruno Petkovic / Marcelo Brozovic
46' Croatia — substitution: Nikola Vlasic / Mario Pasalic
46' Croatia — substitution: Mislav Orsic / Borna Sosa
39' Goal! Julian Alvarez - Argentina
34' Penalty scored! Lionel Andres Messi - Argentina
32' Mateo Kovacic - Croatia receive a yellow card
32' Dominik Livakovic - Croatia receive a yellow card

How We Build the Argentina vs Croatia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Argentina vs Croatia on 13 December 2022 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Argentina vs Croatia Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Argentina's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Croatia's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Argentina and Croatia sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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