Croatia and England will go head to head in the semi-final game of the World Cup 2018 at Luzhniki Stadium.
Kick-off: 19:00 BST
Date: Wednesday 11 July, 2018
Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Croatia
Marcelo Brozović is expected to return to the lineup after losing his place to Andrej Kramarić in last game against Russia. This would lead skipper Luka Modric to play on more attacking role.
Dejan Lovren and Danijel Subasic both are doubtful through minor knocks.
Croatia will remain without full-back Sime Vrsaljko due to injury which means Vedran Corluka will get a starting place.
England
Jamie Vardy and Jordon Henderson both are doubtful through injury, however the latter is expected to return despite of hamstring problem.
Kyle Walker, Dele Alli and Ashely Young all returned for the Sweden game from their minor knocks, they are fully fit to play here.
Stats:
Croatia are unbeaten in their last 9 games in World Cup.
England have lost only 1 of their last 16 games in World Cup.
England have won both of their last two games against Croatia, scoring atleast four goals in each.
Croatia are unbeaten so far in this competition.
Prediction:
Croatia 1 – 1 England, Croatia to win on penalties.
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