Brazil will take on Croatia in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Friday (9 December). Watch this video to know more.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Can Croatia beat five-time world champions Brazil ahead of semi-finals?

<p>Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia head-to-head preview</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the first knockout game after losing 1-0 to Cameroon in the previous group-stage match. Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison, and Lucas Paqueta all scored as the Selecao dominated the Asian opposition.</p>

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<p>Croatia had a difficult path to the final eight, having faced Japan in the previous round. Ivan Perisic rallied his team after falling behind late in the first half, forcing extra time and penalties. Dominik Livakovic, the keeper for Zlatko Dalic's team, was the hero of the night, and they will be hoping for more heroics as they face Vinicius, Neymar, and Richarlison.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia possible lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Brazil:</strong> Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr; Richarlison</p>

<p><strong>Croatia: </strong>Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic</p>

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Às 12h (de Brasília), a Seleção Brasileira enfrenta a Croácia, em partida válida pelas quartas de final da Copa do Mundo.<br />
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<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Croatia will find Brazil too big to handle. With a 3-1&nbsp;victory, the South American team advances to the semi-finals.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil vs Croatia kick-off time</strong></h2>

<p>Croatia vs Brazil match will be played on 9th December at 08:30 pm IST in the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.</p>


Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs.

Brazil and Croatia will enter the match with the prospect of facing the winner of the Netherlands vs Argentina match in the semi-finals. Brazil were the pre-tournament favourites due to their excellent form and strength, while Croatia will begin the match as underdogs. Brazil vs Croatia head-to-head preview Brazil thrashed South Korea 4-1 in the first knockout game after losing 1-0 to Cameroon in the previous group-stage match. Vinicius Junior, Neymar, Richarlison, and Lucas Paqueta all scored as the Selecao dominated the Asian opposition. Ready. Set. Go! 🔜🇭🇷🆚🇧🇷 #FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/QamNl8VT1Q — HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 9, 2022 × Croatia had a difficult path to the final eight, having faced Japan in the previous round. Ivan Perisic rallied his team after falling behind late in the first half, forcing extra time and penalties. Dominik Livakovic, the keeper for Zlatko Dalic's team, was the hero of the night, and they will be hoping for more heroics as they face Vinicius, Neymar, and Richarlison. Brazil vs Croatia possible lineups Brazil: Alisson; Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr; Richarlison Croatia: Livakovic; Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic É #DiaDeBrasa! 🇧🇷🤩 Às 12h (de Brasília), a Seleção Brasileira enfrenta a Croácia, em partida válida pelas quartas de final da Copa do Mundo. Contamos com o apoio de vocês para seguirmos em busca do nosso sonho pela sexta ⭐️! Veste a Amarelinha e #VemJogarJunto! pic.twitter.com/SEpcAUHkpW — CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) December 9, 2022 × Brazil vs Croatia prediction Croatia will find Brazil too big to handle. With a 3-1 victory, the South American team advances to the semi-finals. Brazil vs Croatia kick-off time Croatia vs Brazil match will be played on 9th December at 08:30 pm IST in the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan.

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 Quarter-Final: Brazil vs Croatia prediction, head-to-head preview and lineups

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