2022 FIFA World Cup Semifinals Odds, Picks & Predictions: 3 Picks for Tuesday’s Argentina vs. Croatia Showdown

Find the World Cup betting picks and predictions OddsJam’s soccer expert @FootyChancellor is locking in for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina vs. Croatia World Cup Bets & Predictions

Tuesday, December 12 | 2 p.m. ET

Under 4.5 Cards | -120 at DraftKings

Under 2.25 | -130 at DraftKings

Julian Alvarez Goal or Assist | -110 at DraftKings

Argentina are looking to lift the cup for the first time since 1986 but have a long road ahead. After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia in the opening match, Argentina have won four matches in a row including a penalty shootout against Netherlands to advance to the semi’s.

Argentina’s attack has looked great with long stretches of ball possession and dominating on shots against almost everyone. Messi has had a magical run with four goals and two assists and is only one goal behind Mbappe for the World Cup Golden Boot. Before the 80’+ meltdown vs the Netherlands, Argentina only allowed one goal vs Australia in almost 300+ mins across four matches.

Croatia has defended its way all the way to the semi’s with back-to-back penalty shootout wins. They have only allowed three goals in five matches including clean sheets against powerhouse Belgium and semifinalist Morocco.

Dominik Livakovic has become a star goalkeeper and has already been linked to Bayern Munich and Chelsea because of his performance in this Tournament. Croatia has the backline to make this a very frustrating day for Argentina and maybe surprise them on the counter. 

I am predicting a slow start to this match, probably a 0-0 HT. Both teams are going to want to be very cautious and not make a mistake. Could we see another Croatia PK shootout? I would not be surprised.