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Russia

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Croatia

Russia vs Croatia Prediction

Under2.5 goals
88% confidence

Why we picked this for Russia vs Croatia

Our pick for Russia vs Croatia in World Cup is Under 2.5 goals, with 88% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Russia's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.6 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Croatia (1.8 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.

The two sides haven't met recently, so head-to-head history plays no part in this call. At 88%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 2-2. The pick lost.

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2.6
avg goals, Russia last 5
1.8
avg goals, Croatia last 5
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no previous meetings
5 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Russia
Russia 0-3 Wales
Jun 20, 2016
Over 2.5✕
Russia 1-2 Slovakia
Jun 15, 2016
Over 2.5✕
England 1-1 Russia
Jun 11, 2016
Under 2.5✓
Russia 2-0 Montenegro
Oct 12, 2015
Under 2.5✓
Moldova 1-2 Russia
Oct 09, 2015
Over 2.5✕
Croatia
Croatia 0-0 Portugal
Jun 25, 2016
Under 2.5✓
Croatia 2-1 Spain
Jun 21, 2016
Over 2.5✕
Czech Republic 2-2 Croatia
Jun 17, 2016
Over 2.5✕
Turkey 0-1 Croatia
Jun 12, 2016
Under 2.5✓
Malta 0-1 Croatia
Oct 13, 2015
Under 2.5✓