According to the oddsmakers, it’s Brazil vs. the field at the 2022 World Cup.
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That doesn’t bode well for any team. Still, it’s particularly concerning for Croatia, who don’t have the team speed and defensive personnel to contain Vini Jr., Neymar, Richarlison, Raphinha, and the rest of the Brazilian attack. Through four matches, Croatia has only conceded twice but the Checkered Ones have been quite lucky to have such a steady defensive record. Croatia has allowed 4.2 expected goals in its last two matches and 5.1 xG overall, so the Checkered Ones are due for some negative regression at some point.
And what’s most concerning is that Croatia’s worst defensive performance came against Belgium, who is the only decent attacking outfit the Croats have played so far. Even though they didn’t score a goal, Belgium created 3.0 xG in a nil-nil draw against Croatia. Betting on the World Cup?
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