Croatia v Scotland

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Croatia v Scotland World Cup Qualifiers, International	07/06/2013 20:15	asian handicap	Croatia -1	1.60	Bet at B
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

CROATIA - SCOTLAND PREDICTIONS

Croatia host Scotland in Zagrab as they try and steal a march on group rivals Belgium in Group A.

Croatia are on a great run of form as they look to cement their claims to a 8 and altogether are on a run of 6 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Croatia contain pretty much the same squad from the last finals but have switched a few personnel around. Out goes the hopelessly out of form Everton striker Nikola Jelavic. Croatia have supreme back up in the shape of Mandzukic, Olic and Da Silva.  In World Cup qualifying Group A Croatia sit joint top with  5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Belgium have the same record and this group looks like going down to the wire. The group is relatively tough too with no minnow, but Croatia have made light work of Wales and Macedonia twice plus Scotland.

Scotland seem to be declining at an alarming rate and even the appointment of legendary player Gordon Strachan has had little effect. The dearth of quality for Scotland has been in evidence for years and its been a long time since they could field a side capable of picking up points. Scotland’s overall form since New Year 2012 is not too bad with 3 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. Scotland are looking to Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes for their main strike threat. He is decent at that level but not a striker to be feared at international level.  I think Strachan will try and build from the back and get the side back on an even keel. This qualifying has gone now but they do need to try and finish as high as possible to avoid falling into the lower pots for future draws. In this qualifying section Scotland have been awful and sit bottom with 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats.  It will be difficult for the Scots to climb the table as they are probably the worst side in the group.

CROATIA - SCOTLAND: BETTING TIPS

This should be a straight forward win for Croatia in a match that is very one sided. With a huge gap of 14 points after only 6 games this is a real top v bottom clash. My only worry is Scotland can stifle Croatia and may park the bus at the back. Croatia though are quality through and through and are used to having to go at teams. With Luka Modric pulling all the strings and with quality up front Croatia should be able to breach the back line of the Scots. I take Croatia -1 at 1.60 (bet365) in Asian Handicap. We get stakes returned on a 1 goal win and collect on any other victory.

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