Japan will be all set to lock horns against Croatia in this crucial FIFA World Cup encounter. Welcome to the JPN vs CRO Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Japan are playing like winners after fighting every onset of desperation with amazing teamwork that should keep them focused on giving their all in this crucial knockout stage fixture.
Croatia on the other hand have been sharp with their playing style after avoiding defeat in the group stage which should keep them motivated for the challenges that lie ahead.
Probable Winner, Match Prediction and Betting Odds
Croatia could win this match by a close margin.
Betting Odds
JPN- 4.10 Draw – 3.35 CRO- 2.22
Team News
Ko Itakura is suspended for this contest.
Probable Playing 11
Japan
Gonda (GK), Tomiyasu, Taniguchi, Yoshida, Ito, Morita, Tanaka, Nagatomo, Doan, Maeda, Kamada
Croatia
Livakovic (GK), Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa, Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric, Kramaric, Livaja, Perisic
Match Details
FIFA World Cup (Round Of 16)
Match: Japan vs Croatia
Date And Time: 5th December, 08:30 pm IST
Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar
Telecast: Sports 18, Jio Cinema (App and Website)
Top Scorer:
Japan
Ritsu Doan (2 Goals)
Croatia
Andrej Kramarić (2 Goals)
JPN vs CRO Dream11 Team Prediction Today, Fantasy Football Picks, Match Preview
Goal-keeper
Dominik Livakovic (8.0 Cr) has managed to keep 2 clean sheets with 6 saves so far in this tournament which makes him a strong influence in front of his goal and can push him to make his presence known.
Defenders
Maya Yoshida (8.5 Cr) has been decent with his contributions and holds greater potential to create tackles and interceptions which can continue to boost his form.
Josko Gvardiol (9.0 Cr) works as a wonderful wingback with a brilliant hold over his capabilities in attack and defense that makes attacking transitions easier for the squad.
Dejan Lovren (8.0 Cr) has managed to create a majority of his contributions with his passing capabilities that should keep him focused on finding consistency in this match.
Midfielders
Ritsu Doan (9.0 Cr) scored 2 goals with his brilliant shots on goal along with attacking potential that worked well from the bench in the last match which makes him a potential game changer.
Ao Tanaka (8.0 Cr) has managed to work as the commander in the midfield with brilliant interceptions and 1 goal which should allow him to continue with his attacking contributions.
Luka Modric (9.0 Cr) has been a consistent playmaker from his team at this stage of the tournament and should be able to present his attacking threat which makes him our prime choice.
Mateo Kovacic (8.5 Cr) can work well in attack and defense and should be able to find several attempts on goal which can enhance his already building form in this match.
Forwards
Daichi Kamada (8.0 Cr) was brilliant in the club matches but seems to have declined in performance which could keep him focused on finding his motivation in this contest.
Andrej Kramaric (8.5 Cr) showed amazing fighting spirit in the 2nd game of the group stage after adding 2 goals which could be his main form that can be witnessed in this fixture.
Marko Livaja (7.5 Cr) was also able to score 1 goal from the bench and could push him to maintain his place in the starting 11 for this crucial encounter.
Captain And Vice-Captain
A.Kramaric is our captain because of his improving performance and consistent goal-scoring contributions which should not stop in this match.
L.Modric is our vice-captain because of his fighting spirit and his ability to work for the team as an assist machine.
Dream11 Team
Livakovic, Yoshida, Lovre, Gvardiol, Doan, Tanaka, Kovacic, Modric (VC), Kamada, Livaja, Kramaric (C)
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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