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Argentina vs Croatia: Betting odds and tips

Argentina vs Croatia: Betting odds and tips

Argentina and Croatia are just two wins away from World Cup glory now and they do battle against one and other on Tuesday night for a place in the final. Both sides needed penalties to win their respective quarter-final clashes so they’ll both be feeling confident that lady luck is shining down on them. If you’re feeling lucky yourself, then here are some of the best betting tips for the big game. 

To qualify 

First things first, you want to be avoiding the 90-minute, match result market at all costs. As we’ve already said, both sides needed longer than 90 minutes to win their last game and Croatia’s last five World Cup knockout games have all gone to extra time at least. 

Having said that, you can still bet on the winner on the winner of the tie. Although Croatia have exceeded expectations once again by reaching it this far in the competition, it feels written in the stars that Lionel Messi is going to cap off his wonderful career by winning the World Cup for his country. With Ladbrokes, Argentina to qualify is 4/11 and Croatia to qualify is 15/8.

Booking points

Last time out, Argentina received an incredible nine yellow cards after the Netherlands managed to get under their skin. As a result, two of their players – Acuna and Montiel – are suspended for the clash. With the slate now wiped clean in terms of possible suspensions for the final, they could become even more hot-headed. 

Croatia are also known for being a dogged team that will do anything to get over the line. As a result, booking points is certainly a bet that you should consider. For those unfamiliar with booking points, they work in the following way on SkyBet:

  • 10 points for a yellow card.
  • 25 points for a red card.

100+ booking points on SkyBet is priced at 12/1 for this clash and we believe this presents great value given the magnitude of the game and the two teams involved. If you want to be a little more conservative then 50+ booking points (just five bookings in the game) is evens.

#GetAPrice – Messi

Ladbrokes are offering special markets on certain players throughout the World Cup and for this quarter-final, they are focusing on Messi for Argentina. Some of the best markets within this bracket are as follows:

  • Messi to score from outside the box – 13/2
  • Messi to score in both halves – 11/1
  • Messi first goalscorer, last goalscorer, and to have an assist – 100/1

To win on penalties

With both sides coming through a combined three penalty shootouts so far in the tournament, you would be foolish to bet against this one being settled by spot kicks. Despite Croatia’s formidable record in World Cup penalty shootouts in recent years, Ladbrokes are backing Argentina to come out on top if the game can’t be settled in 120 minutes of action. 

For Argentina to win on penalties, they are offering 8/1 meanwhile Croatia are priced at 9/1.


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