In one of the matches of the qualifying tournament for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the players of the national teams of Slovakia and Croatia will come face to face. Which side will win this match? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this meeting.
Slovakia
The Slovak national football team performed at a good level at the 2020 European Championship, where it was able to get 3 points in three rounds, but this was not enough to reach the playoffs. In the selection for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Slovaks managed to get one victory after four rounds, and also played three times in a draw. With 6 points, this team is third in the group and may well hope for more impressive results.
Croatia
The Croatian national team took part in the last Euro 2020, where it was able to make it to the playoffs, but it was frankly unlucky at the 1/8 final stage. "Checkers" lost in extra time to Spain (3: 5 D. V.). In the selection for the 2022 World Cup, the Balkans were able to win 2 victories after four matches and once played a draw, which brought the club the first position in the group, but "checkers" bypass Russia on goal difference.
Statistics and figures:
- Croatia is the favorite of the meeting;
- Slovakia can't win in the last 3 meetings;
- Croatia has won only once in 5 meetings;
- The last full-time game between the rivals ended with a score of 3: 1 in favor of the Croats.
Forecast
I think that the Croatian national team will be able to defeat Slovakia on the road. Considering this duel, I would take the success of "checkers" for a quite solid quote. Good luck!
