Croatia will reach for glory again in the World Cup, facing Morocco in Group F play. In 2018, Croatia was the Group D champion on the merit of beating Argentina, then defeating the other countries (Denmark, Russia, and England) in the same group.
This year, they’ll look to begin a new journey against Morocco that fell out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the quarterfinals back in February.
However, Morocco once defeated Georgia and Chile in pre-World Cup friendlies, then suffered a draw with Paraguay and a defeat to the United States in the tournament run-up.
Morocco vs. Croatia Prediction
Morocco have fighting chances to win the match, alongside Croatia. Players are expected to play defensively, hoping to advance to the Round of 16.
While Morocco’s strength comes from its flanks – chiefly their glitzy fullback pairing of PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and Bayern Munich’s Noussair Mazraoui – Croatia’s midfield is the envy of many.
Nevertheless, Luka Modric and co are up against a Morocco side not to be underestimated. Regragui was only appointed in August, but he has managed to insert key figures, including Hakim Ziyech of Chelsea,
In a contest that might be more evenly balanced than their reported World Cup scores indicate, Morocco and Croatia may share the spoils in this Group F opener.
Prediction: GG
Morocco vs Croatia World cup lineup
Morocco Starting 11 (4-3-3):Â Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Amallah, Amrabat, Ounahi; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal. Bench:Â Mohamedi, Tagnaouti, El Yamiq, Dari, Benoun, Attiyat Allah, Zaroury, Chair, Aboukhlal, El Khannous, Jabrane, Hamdallah, Sabiri, Abde, Cheddira.
Croatia Starting 11 (4-3-3):Â Livakovic; Juranovic, Sutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Vlasic, Kramaric, Perisic. Bench:Â Grbic, Ivusic, Stanisic, Barisic, Erlic, Lovren, Vida, Majer, Pasalic, Sucic, Jakic, Livaja, Petkovic, Budimir, Orsic.
Morocco vs Croatia H2H Results (Last Five Games)
- Morocco:Â 0 Wins
- Croatia:Â 0 Wins
- Draws:Â 1
Current Form (Last Five Games)
- Morocco:Â LWWWD
- Croatia:Â DWWWW
