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Croatia vs. Russia 11/14/21 UEFA World Cup Qualifications Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

Croatia vs. Russia
November 14, 2021 9:00 am EDT
The Line: Over 2.5 -106, Under 2.5 -118
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Croatia is welcoming Russia to Poljud in the decisive game of Group H of the UEFA World Cup Qualifications. Croatia is now in 2nd place, and they can still be first, but they will need to beat Russia in this game. Russia has been playing well in these qualifications, they are a solid team, but this will be their toughest game yet.

Croatia is now undefeated in their last 6 games, while winning 4 of those 6 games, and they have beaten Malta on the road earlier this week. Croatia was dominant in that game with 67% of ball possession, 12 shots on goal, 4 corner kicks, 8 big chances created, and a high 90% of the correct passes, Croatia has shown Malta who is the boss. Croatia was effective in the attacking end, they defended what they had to, and they have won this game 1-7. With 3 goals each, Modric, Pasalic, and Perisic are the leading goalscorers for Croatia in these qualifications. The good news for Croatia is no one got injured against Malta, no one is suspended, and the morale in the team is now in a good mood, and they are more than ready for this clash against Russia, and the stadium will be full!

As I’ve mentioned, Russia has been playing well in these qualifications, they are on a 5-game winning streak, while they haven’t lost in their last 6 games. During this winning streak, Russia has scored impressive 13 goals, and they have conceded only 1 goal. With 22 points, which is 2 points more than Croatia, Russia is at the top of this group, and a draw is enough for them to win the top spot. Overall, Russia has scored 19 goals, and Dzyuba and Yerokhin are their leading goalscorers with 3 goals each, but Dzyuba is not on the roster this time. Earlier this week, Russia has beaten Cyprus at home, and they were quite dominant I might add. The top spot will get Russia straight to the World Cup, while the second place with getting them to the playoffs, and they are trying to avoid that. Russia is a good team, they have some great players, but as I’ve mentioned, this will be the toughest game of these qualifications for them until now.

In the reverse fixture, these two teams have had a battle in Russia, and it ended in a 0-0 draw, but Croatia will have a huge advantage in this game. I think Croatia is the better team, and I’m not biassed, and they will have the full stadium to cheer them on.

Goran Kucar's Free Pick: Croatia and over 2.5 +160

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Goran Kucar

I was born and raised in Croatia, and with that, I was raised with soccer all around me. I love playing soccer, watching soccer, and now I love writing and handicapping soccer at PickDawgz and SportsChatPlace.

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