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Argentina vs Croatia: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

jonathan gorrie
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Argentina vs Croatia: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Argentina and Croatia clash in a huge World Cup semi-final contest in Qatar tonight.

Lionel Messi turned on the style once more in the last eight but almost saw his dream ended by a Netherlands comeback brought about by the introduction of Wout Weghorst.

Croatia, meanwhile, proved too resilient for Brazil in a dramatic quarter-final, still finding time to draw level after Neymar’s wonder goal in extra time before winning on penalties once again.

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While not always the most entertaining to watch, the 2018 finalists simply cannot be ruled out. Boasting quality all over the pitch and the kind of unity many teams would envy, it could feasibly be two final appearances in a row for a golden generation many had already written off.

Argentina vs Croatia date, kick-off time and venue

Argentina vs Croatia is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off time today, December 13, 2022.

The Lusail Stadium in Qatar will host the match.

Where to watch Argentina vs Croatia

TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised free-to-air and live on ITV, with coverage starting at 6.15pm.

Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via ITVX and ITV website.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar | Best Images and Moments

Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France (REUTERS)
Jude Bellingham reacts to referee Wilton Sampaio in England’s quarter-final with France (REUTERS)
Morocco’s Achraf Dari with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals (REUTERS)
Morocco’s Achraf Dari with Walid Cheddira and teammates celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals (REUTERS)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina players celebrate after they won on penalty shoot-out the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Argentina players celebrate after they won on penalty shoot-out the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil’s forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) si consoled by Brazil’s forward #11 Raphinha after their team lost the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final (AFP via Getty Images)
Morocco players lift up goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time (REUTERS)
Morocco players lift up goalkeeper Bono after beating Spain on penalties to reach the quarter-finals for the first time (REUTERS)
Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick for Portugal in the last-16 (REUTERS)
Goncalo Ramos celebrates a hat-trick for Portugal in the last-16 (REUTERS)
Brazil players make tribute to Pele after reports of his ill health (AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil players make tribute to Pele after reports of his ill health (AFP via Getty Images)
Croatia defeat Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup (Getty Images)
Croatia defeat Japan in the first penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup (Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham relaxes after his star dislay against Senegal (The FA via Getty Images)
Jude Bellingham relaxes after his star dislay against Senegal (The FA via Getty Images)
Aziz Behich comes within inches of completing an unlikely Australia comeback against Argentina in the last-16 (Getty Images)
Aziz Behich comes within inches of completing an unlikely Australia comeback against Argentina in the last-16 (Getty Images)

Argentina vs Croatia team news

Argentina XI: Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Messi, Alvarez

Croatia XI: Livakovic, Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Brozovic, Modric, Kovacic, Pasalic, Kramaric, Perisic

Argentina vs Croatia prediction

Given how both teams have operated thus far, it’s going to be very tight.

Messi, however, could prove the difference. Croatia don’t hold too much of an attacking threat outside of penalties and the Argentina star could punish them in a game of few chances.

Argentina to win, 1-0.

(AFP via Getty Images)
(AFP via Getty Images)

Head to head history and results

Argentina wins: 2

Draws: 1

Croatia wins: 2

Argentina vs Croatia latest odds

Argentina to qualify: 4/11

Draw (in 90 mins): 23/10

Croatia to qualify: 21/10

Odds via Betfair (Subject to change).