Brazil vs Croatia Opening Game Prediction – June 12
The World Cup kicks off this week when the host country Brazil opens the tournament with a match against one of the two teams that will be fighting for the second spot in Group A and a place in the knock-out stage of the tournament – Croatia. [ad-1519080]
Brazil (0-0-0) vs. Croatia (0-0-0)
Date/Time: Thursday 12 June: Kick-off: 21:00 BST
Venue: Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazil vs. Croatia Betting Lines
Brazil -1½ -107 -350 Ov 2½ -118
Croatia +1½ -113 +850 Un 2½ -102
Draw +360
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Brazil hasn’t lost an international match at home in nearly 40 years and prove in last year’s Confederation Cup on home soil that they will be very, very tough to beat.
It appears that the question ahead of this match isn’t whether or not Brazil will win – the question will be – how much will they win by?
The Croatians enter the World Cup on a streak – not the good kind however. They lost their last five qualifying matches – two to Scotland and scored just 12 goals in their 10 games while surrendering 9.
Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic will be forced to sit out the game against Brazil after a red card against Ireland which isn’t a good sign at all.
Real Madrid’s Luka Modric should pose problems for Brazil but the rest of the team lack the class it will require to compete with the home side.
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Brazil will be looking to make a huge statement right off the bat in the World Cup. There are enormous expectations for this side – kicking off the tournament in style should ease tensions among players and fans. 16 of the 23 players that destroyed the competition in last year’s Confederation Cup are back ready to terrorize again.
Neymar will be the best player on the pitch, Oscar will be there and the supporting cast is miles ahead of Croatia in absolutely every aspect of the game.
Simply put Brazil is elite – no reason to think they don’t breeze through the Group stage. Their opening game will be important – a good start will go a long way in settling down the team and their fans.
Betting Prediction
: Brazil will be out to send a loud and clear message to the rest of the world – that they are World Cup favorites for a reason.
It may be a slowish start for the team but once they score one, expect the flood gates to open.
I don’t expect a sketchy Croatian offense to do any damage but I do expect the Brazilians to put 2 or 3 in the back of the net.
The play here is Brazil -1 1/2 goals – it should be an easy win for the favorites as they kick the World Cup off in style!
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