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World Cup Betting Tips: Two bets for semi-finals

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Morocco hope to continue their dream run as Argentina lock horns with Croatia.

World Cup enters its semi-final round after four exciting quarter-final clashes.

Morocco stunned Portugal with a historical win, while France and Croatia reached the semi-finals again.

As we prepare for the semi-finals of the World Cup, let’s take a look at 2 betting tips for the next round.

Goals likely on both sides when Argentina meet Croatia

Argentina defeated Netherlands in the penalties after a thrilling game on Friday. 

In the semi-finals, they will take on Croatia, who come into the game on the back of a hard-fought win over Brazil.

The Albiceleste are the clear favourites to win the game. Most observers expect the Checkered Ones to stay in defence for most of the game while Argentina dominates the possession.

That might be true to some extent, but it doesn’t recognize what a dangerous team Croatia are.

We expect Zlatko Dalic’s side to seriously put pressure on Argentina’s backline with crosses from both sides. 

The Albiceleste’s attacking form will most likely see them score in the upcoming game. However, their defensive weaknesses convince us they will concede at least one goal in the upcoming match. 

Don’t expect goals when France take on Morocco

France are two wins away from securing back-to-back World Cup titles after a narrow victory over England in the quarter-finals.

The Blues will first meet Morocco, who became the first-ever African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals when they stunned Portugal on Saturday.

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Morocco go into the game as underdogs again. However, their fantastic defensive displays convince us they will put up a good fight against France.

Having conceded only one goal so far in the World Cup, Morocco will look for another smash-and-grab win.

France might find the back of the net through their in-form attacking line. But they won’t risk too much to score more goals due to their opponents’ deadly counter-attacking qualities.

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