The Round of 16 knockout stage rolls on, and so do our 2022 World Cup Picks. For this match, Japan is set to face Croatia on Monday, Dec. 5. The match is scheduled for 10 am ET while airing on FOX. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Japan vs. Croatia predictions below.
Japan vs. Croatia Odds
- Japan: +290
- Croatia: +110
- Draw: +230
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec. 5
- Time: 10 am ET
- TV: FOX
Japan Info & Recent Matches
- No. 24 in FIFA World Rankings
- Win 2-1 vs. Spain
- Lost 1-0 vs. Costa Rica
- Win 2-1 vs. Germany
Croatia Info & Recent Matches
- No. 12 in FIFA World Rankings
- Draw 0-0 vs. Belgium
- Win 4-1 vs. Canada
- Draw 0-0 vs. Morocco
Japan vs. Croatia Predictions
Japan has been one of the sleeper teams in this World Cup. The Japanese side was able to beat top nations like Germany and Spain during their group-stage matches, despite not having the “headline players” like other countries. Meanwhile, Croatia came up with two draws in three Group Stage matches, and we could see a similar result this time around. There’s value in taking the draw at +230 odds while expecting this one to end in extra time or with an exciting penalty shootout. Take the draw!
The Pick: Draw +230 | Bet $10 to win $100 at BetMGM