Even though both sides qualified for the World Cup 2018 quarterfinals in Russia, each team currently has a definite place in Qatar’s round of 16. This game will therefore be vital for them.

Croatia vs. Belgium game will be these two nations’ third encounter. With 4 points, Croatia quickly leads the group. While they drew with Morocco in Group F without scoring, they crushed Canada 4-1. The FIFA rankings‘ No. 2 squad, Belgium, defeated Canada by a slim margin of 1-0 while falling to Morocco 0-2 in the other match.

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Belgium Team

The hopes of the spectators were not satisfied by Belgium. They were a top-tier team who earned a narrow victory over Canada and a surprising loss to Morocco. If Roberto Martnez’s team loses this game, they are automatically eliminated from the competition.

Likewise, a victory will enable them to advance. As long as Morocco loses to Canada by a more significant margin, they can go even with a tie. But that would rely heavily on chance.

Croatia Team

Croatia, who started the match as one of the favorites to progress to the next phase, looks in good form, even though they would want to remember their discouraging tie with Morocco and go toward the challenges ahead.

Croatia has a consistent goal difference (+3), but if Morocco defeats Canada in their game, they might be able to progress even with a tie.

Croatia vs. Belgium Match

Date	1-12-22
Time	8:00 PM
Venue	Al Rayyan Stadium

Players to Watch

Although Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic will be crucial pillars of support for Croatia, Luka Modric has always served as the team’s star. Although he didn’t play well against Morocco, Thibaut Courtois would be crucial for Belgium.

Croatia vs. Belgium Head-to-Head

The historical opponents Belgium and Croatia have faced off eight times. For all of them, the record is startlingly identical. Each has taken home three victories, three defeats, and two draws.