Croatia vs Morocco: World Cup 2022 Third-Place Play-Off Prediction, Head To Head, Possible Lineup, Kickoff Time, Stadium, and Odds

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is almost at the end. The final is on December 18 at Lusail Iconic Stadium between Argentina and France. Besides, Croatia and Morocco are going head-to-head for third place. The Croatian team was beaten by a Lionel Messi-led Argentina in their semi-final, while Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the other semi-final.

So, football fans from both sides, Croatia and Morocco, look forward to supporting their nations. So, Playerswiki brings you a detailed look at the game between Croatia and Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, vying for third place.

2022 World Cup Third-Place Play-Off: Croatia vs Morocco Preview & Head-to-Head

• Croatia and Morocco face off in the third-place play-off of the World Cup on Saturday.
• This will be the third encounter between Croatia and Morocco. The first game was won by Croatia, while the second ended in a draw.
• Croatia was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in the quarterfinal against Argentina.
• Morocco was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in the quarterfinal against France.

Croatia vs Morocco Possible Lineups – Players To Watch

Croatia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic, Ivan Perisic, Borna Sosa Dejan Lovren, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Marcelo Brozovic, Mario Pasalic, Josko Gvardiol, Josip Juranovic

Morocco Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Achraf Dari, Jawad El Yamiq, Noussair Mazraoui;Azzedine Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat, Selim Amallah ; Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal

Key Players From Both Teams

Morocco is filled with talented and skilled players. All players are doing pretty well in this tournament. So, fans are looking forward to the performance of Romain Saiss, Noussair Mazraoui, and Azzedine Ounahi.

Likewise, Croatia's leading man is Luka Modric. Just like him, Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic are also in the best form. So, this game will be pretty interesting to watch. 

Croatia vs Morocco Prediction: Third-Place Play-Off Scorecard & Odds

Croatia and Morocco played out a goalless draw during the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Both nations are frustrated as they were not able to qualify for the final this time. So, players from both sides are looking forward to taking third place in this time's World Cup.

41% of football fans are on the Croatian's side, while 31% say Morocco may win the game. Likewise, 28% are hoping the game to end draw and go for the extra time.

We Say: Croatia 1-0 Morocco

Supporting their own nations, people have also started betting on their favourite team. Below are the Moneyline odds:

Croatia: +135
Morocco: +215
Draw: +235

Where To Watch Croatia vs Morocco? Kickoff Time, Stadium, Tickets

The game between Croatia and Morocco may not be exciting as the match between Argentina and France. However, people have already booked their places. You can buy tickets from many platforms, including FIFA.com.

Kickoff Time: 10am ET
Date: Saturday, December 17
Stadium: Khalifa International Stadium
Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
Where To Watch: Peacock, Telemundo, Fubo TV, Fox Sports, Himalayan HD