Croatia vs Morocco: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 December

Betiball's prediction for Croatia vs Morocco on 17 December 2022 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Croatia vs Morocco preview before placing your bet.

Croatia vs Morocco: Starting Lineups Time : 17/12/2022 11:00

Croatia
2 - 1
Finished
Morocco
90+4' event Kristijan Jakic / Mislav Orsic
66' event Mario Pasalic / Lovro Majer
66' event Bruno Petkovic / Marko Livaja
61' event Nikola Vlasic / Andrej Kramaric
42' event Mislav Orsic
7' event Josko Gvardiol
event 84' Selim Amallah
event 69' Azzedine Ounahi
event 67' Selim Amallah / Jawad El Yamiq
event 64' Anass Zaroury / Sofiane Boufal
event 64' Badr Benoun / Achraf Dari
event 56' Azzedine Ounahi / Bilal El Khannouss
event 46' Ilias Chair / Abdelhamid Sabiri
event 9' Achraf Dari
90+4' event Kristijan Jakic / Mislav Orsic
event 84' Selim Amallah
66' event Mario Pasalic / Lovro Majer
event 69' Azzedine Ounahi
66' event Bruno Petkovic / Marko Livaja
event 67' Selim Amallah / Jawad El Yamiq
61' event Nikola Vlasic / Andrej Kramaric
event 64' Anass Zaroury / Sofiane Boufal
42' event Mislav Orsic
event 64' Badr Benoun / Achraf Dari
7' event Josko Gvardiol
event 56' Azzedine Ounahi / Bilal El Khannouss
event 46' Ilias Chair / Abdelhamid Sabiri
event 9' Achraf Dari
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#16 Bruno Petkovic
#15 Mario Pasalic
#13 Nikola Vlasic
#26 Kristijan Jakic
#6 Dejan Lovren
#21 Domagoj Vida
#11 Marcelo Brozovic
#17 Ante Budimir
#3 Borna Barisic
#23 Ivica Ivusic
#5 Martin Erlic
#19 Borna Sosa
#22 Josip Juranovic
#12 Ivo Grbic
#25 Luka Sucic
Croatia Croatia Morocco Morocco
12Shots9
4Shots on Goal2
13Fouls11
6Corner Kick3
12Free kick16
2Offside2
0Yellow card2
13Aerial15
1Save2
20Successful Tackles10
8Interceptions10
2Assist0
4Substitution5
5Shots off goal5
6Head Success8
3Blocked2
20Tackle10
6Dribbles7
14Throw-in19
488Passes469
94Attacks89
40Dangerous attacks42
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
Morocco Morocco
Substitutions
#13 Ilias Chair
#10 Anass Zaroury
#24 Badr Benoun
#15 Selim Amallah
#8 Azzedine Ounahi
#9 Abderrazak Hamdallah
#6 Romain Saiss
#12 Munir Mohand Mohamedi El Kajoui
#16 Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
#22 Ahmed Tagnaouti
#5 Naif Aguerd
#14 Zakaria Aboukhlal
#21 Walid Cheddira
#26 Yahya Jabrane
Commentary
90+4' Croatia — substitution: Kristijan Jakic / Mislav Orsic
84' Selim Amallah - Morocco receive a yellow card
69' Azzedine Ounahi - Morocco receive a yellow card
67' Morocco — substitution: Selim Amallah / Jawad El Yamiq
66' Croatia — substitution: Mario Pasalic / Lovro Majer
66' Croatia — substitution: Bruno Petkovic / Marko Livaja
64' Morocco — substitution: Anass Zaroury / Sofiane Boufal
64' Morocco — substitution: Badr Benoun / Achraf Dari
61' Croatia — substitution: Nikola Vlasic / Andrej Kramaric
56' Morocco — substitution: Azzedine Ounahi / Bilal El Khannouss
46' Morocco — substitution: Ilias Chair / Abdelhamid Sabiri
42' Goal! Mislav Orsic - Croatia
9' Goal! Achraf Dari - Morocco
7' Goal! Josko Gvardiol - Croatia

How We Build the Croatia vs Morocco Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Croatia vs Morocco on 17 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.

Croatia vs Morocco Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Croatia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Morocco'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 Croatia and Morocco sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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