2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are here with another amazing fixture between Russia and Croatia. The two are on top of group H with six points each hence both sides will have a point to prove at the end of this match. Luzhniki Stadium will host this match on 1st September 2021 at 21:45.
Valeri Karpin’s side comes into this match following the 1-4 defeat to Denmark in their previous match at the Euro 2020. In that game they had 35% possession and six shots with two on target and a goal from Artyom Dzyuba (70′). For their opponents, Denmark had 65% possession, 16 shots with 10 on target and goals were scored by Mikkel Damsgaard (38′), Yussuf Poulsen (59′), Andreas Christensen (79′) and Joakim Mæhle (82′).
The rivals on the other side, Croats travel to Luzhniki following a 3-5 loss to Spain in Euro 2020 action, they will be aiming to for good results here. In that match, Croatia had 33% possession, 12 shots with seven on target and goals from Mislav Oršić (85′) and Mario Pašalić (90′). Spain got 67% possession 23 shots with 10 on target and goals from Pedri (20′ OG), Pablo Sarabia (38′), Azpilicueta (57′), Ferrán Torres (76′), Álvaro Morata (100′) and Mikel Oyarzabal (103′).
The two teams are in strong form. We expect a tough duel considering that two out of four of their previous direct encounters ended in goalless draws, they might as well finish this match sharing the spoils.
Russia vs Croatia head to head
This will be the 4th meeting since 2006, Croatia has won in two matches, two ended in draws and Russia are yet to win.
- Russia 3-4 Croatia 07/07/18
- Russia 1-3 Croatia 17/11/15
- Croatia 0-0 Russia 06/06/07
- Russia 0-0 Croatia 06/09/06
Home
- Russia 1-4 Denmark
- Finland 0-1 Russia
- Belgium 3-0 Russia
- Russia 1-0 Bulgaria
- Poland 1-1 Russia
Away
- Croatia 3-5 Spain
- Croatia 3-1 Scotland
- Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic
- England 1-0 Croatia
- Belgium 1-0 Croatia
Russia team news
Karpin’s side has a fully fit squad at disposal ready this match.
Croatia team news
Zlatko Dalić called 25-man squad for their upcoming games, no injuries or doubtful reports yet.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Croatia Win
- Double Chance
