Japan vs Croatia
FIFA World Cup
Round of 16
5th December 2022
Al Janoub Stadium
Preview
The Qatar 2022 World Cup is experiencing its round of 16 stage and next Monday we will have a very interesting commitment when Japan vs. Croatia face each other.
The Asian team stunned the soccer world with victories against Germany and Spain to go first in Group E , while the Europeans were relegated to second place in Group F behind Morocco.
Japan
In a Qatar 2022 World Cup that has left us several surprises, this Thursday the Japanese team became one of them after advancing as first in the complicated Group E. Those led by Hajime Moriyasu closed a performance in the group stage in style where they had already beaten Germany on the first day and did the same against Spain 2-1.
As if it were a repeat of the match against the Germans, the Japanese team came out on top in the second half and turned the score around in less than four minutes with goals from Ritsu Doan and Ao Tanaka.
Despite the fact that Spain had 82% possession, it did so without forcefully facing the goal thanks to the great approach of the Japan team, which after taking the lead was never in danger of losing its advantage. With this result, they finished the group stage with six points and a defeat against Costa Rica. In which they dominated the entire match but did not drop the goal.
Croatia
With a bit of suffering, Croatia ended up taking second place in Group F. After drawing 0-0 with Belgium in the last match of the group stage. The European team was favorite along with the Belgians to reach the next round. But few counted on the great performance of Morocco, which took first place in the group.
Those led by Zlatko Dalić dominated Belgium for much of the game, but in the final minutes they were surprised by an offensive gale that almost knocked them out of the World Cup as Morocco beat Canada.
Croatia finished with five points after drawing 0-0 with the Africans in the first game and then beating Canada 4-1. Those problems in front of goal, subtracting the game against the North Americans. Is what worries a team with a great command of the midfield.
Japan vs Croatia: Odds
Japan to qualify @ 2.60 odds.
Half time/ Full time: Draw/ Japan @ 9.75 odds.
