Croatia vs Nigeria Betting Tip
Statistics, predictions and bet tips with highest odds for the World Cup 2018 Match Croatia vs Nigeria. Sounds analysis with head-to-head comparison and current performance by football experts.
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Croatia vs Nigeria | Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds
Action in Group D of this summer’s World Cup continues when Croatia host Nigeria in Kaliningrad on the third day of the tournament, with many already having earmarked this clash as one of the potential matches of the opening round. With Croatia’s skill certain to test the athleticism and talents of the Nigerian squad, it promises to be an entertaining encounter.
Match Preview
Croatia take on Nigeria at the Kaliningrad Stadium on the opening weekend of this summer’s World Cup Finals, with the European side hoping to make up for their showing in Brazil four years ago, where they failed to make it out of the group stage. Meanwhile, with Nigeria having qualified for the Finals after an impressive set of results in Africa, the Super Eagles are perhaps the best prepared they have ever been ahead of a major tournament. Croatia are the narrow favourites for victory ahead of kick-off, however there are still plenty of attractive markets worth checking out before the match. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with Croatia.
Croatia Form
Croatia made hard work of qualifying for the Finals this summer, with new manager Zlatko Dalic having taken over just two days before their final group fixture. In the end, Croatia required a win over Greece in the playoffs to secure their place, with their ageing squad hoping to make up for their poor showing in Brazil in 2014. The likes of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic help to make up a hugely experienced squad, with Croatia coming into the Finals off the back of a narrow friendly win over Mexico.
Nigeria Form
Nigeria qualified for the Finals back in October, with the Super Eagles eventually finishing ahead of Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria in their group. Manager Gernot Rohr and his players will head to Russia full of confidence, with Nigeria having defeated Argentina in a friendly back in November last year. The likes of Alex Iwobi, Victor Moses and former Chelsea man Jon-Obi Mikel make up a skilful and powerful playing squad for the Super Eagles.
Head to Head
The two nations have never previously met in either a competitive or friendly encounter, meaning that no conclusions can be made when it comes to their head-to-head record.
Croatia vs Nigeria Prediction
The number of quality players within their playing squad, along with their standing in the FIFA world rankings, means that it comes as little surprise that many of the major bookmakers have Croatia as the favourites for victory. The European side are available to back for victory at best odds of 17/20 with bookmaker William Hill, while a victory for Nigeria is priced at an attractive 10/3 on the same platform. Elsewhere, a draw between the duo is available at odds of 12/5 with Paddy Power.
Croatia vs Nigeria Betting Tip: both teams scoring
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams scoring during the 90 minutes in Kaliningrad, a market which is available at a best price of 1/1 with Ladbrokes.
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