Croatia vs Russia: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 November

Betiball's prediction for Croatia vs Russia on 14 November 2021 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Croatia vs Russia preview before placing your bet.

Croatia vs Russia: Starting Lineups Time : 14/11/2021 10:00

Croatia
1 - 0
Finished
Russia
90+2' event Ivo Grbic
89' event Marko Livaja
86' event Josip Stanisic / Andrej Kramaric
81' event Fedor Kudryashov
75' event Marko Livaja / Mario Pasalic
75' event Josip Brekalo / Josip Juranovic
58' event Bruno Petkovic / Nikola Vlasic
event 80' Danil Glebov / Daniil Fomin
event 78' Andrey Mostovoy / Zelimkhan Bakaev
event 57' A.Zabolotny / Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov
event 57' Roman Zobnin / Alexey Ionov
event 57' Dmitriy Chistyakov / Aleksandr Golovin
event 55' Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov
event 51' Aleksandr Golovin
90+2' event Ivo Grbic
event 80' Danil Glebov / Daniil Fomin
89' event Marko Livaja
event 78' Andrey Mostovoy / Zelimkhan Bakaev
86' event Josip Stanisic / Andrej Kramaric
event 57' A.Zabolotny / Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov
81' event Fedor Kudryashov
event 57' Roman Zobnin / Alexey Ionov
75' event Marko Livaja / Mario Pasalic
event 57' Dmitriy Chistyakov / Aleksandr Golovin
75' event Josip Brekalo / Josip Juranovic
event 55' Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov
58' event Bruno Petkovic / Nikola Vlasic
event 51' Aleksandr Golovin
Croatia Croatia
Substitutions
#23 Simon Sluga
#7 Josip Brekalo
#16 Kristijan Jakic
#5 Duje Caleta-Car
#21 Domagoj Vida
#1 Dominik Livakovic
#2 Josip Stanisic
#14 Marko Livaja
#17 Bruno Petkovic
#8 Lovro Majer
#3 Borna Barisic
#18 Mislav Orsic
Croatia Croatia Russia Russia
19Shots2
5Shots on Goal0
13Fouls9
7Corner Kick2
9Free kick13
1Offside1
2Yellow card2
41Aerial41
0Save5
6Successful Tackles9
7Interceptions11
9Shots off goal2
18Head Success23
5Blocked0
6Tackle9
13Dribbles2
32Throw-in23
620Passes304
182Attacks66
96Dangerous attacks26
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Russia Russia
Substitutions
#15 Aleksey Miranchuk
#7 A.Zabolotny
#19 Danil Glebov
#22 Andrey Mostovoy
#21 Aleksandr Erokhin
#16 Nikita Haikin
#5 Daniil Krugovoy
#1 Guilherme Alvin Marinato
#11 Roman Zobnin
#18 Aleksey Sutormin
#2 Dmitriy Chistyakov
#23 Ivan Sergeyev
Commentary
90+2' Ivo Grbic - Croatia receive a yellow card
89' Marko Livaja - Croatia receive a yellow card
86' Croatia — substitution: Josip Stanisic / Andrej Kramaric
81' Own goal! Fedor Kudryashov - Croatia
80' Russia — substitution: Danil Glebov / Daniil Fomin
78' Russia — substitution: Andrey Mostovoy / Zelimkhan Bakaev
75' Croatia — substitution: Marko Livaja / Mario Pasalic
75' Croatia — substitution: Josip Brekalo / Josip Juranovic
58' Croatia — substitution: Bruno Petkovic / Nikola Vlasic
57' Russia — substitution: A.Zabolotny / Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov
57' Russia — substitution: Roman Zobnin / Alexey Ionov
57' Russia — substitution: Dmitriy Chistyakov / Aleksandr Golovin
55' Fyodor Mikhailovich Smolov - Russia receive a yellow card
51' Aleksandr Golovin - Russia receive a yellow card

How We Build the Croatia vs Russia Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Croatia vs Russia on 14 November 2021 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 Russia 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 Russia'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 Russia 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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