Al Jazeera's AI robot Kashef has crunched the numbers and has some predictions for today's game.
The two sides have faced each other on two occasions with both matches ending in a draw after 90 minutes. The Croatians, led by Luka Modric, were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the first semifinal. Prediction: Morocco’s dreams of reaching the World Cup final were dashed after a 2-0 loss to France in the semifinal.
Two of the surprise packages at the 2022 FIFA World Cup will contend for the bronze medal in the third-place consolation match as Morocco and Croatia vie ...
— Amallah — 7. Attiat-Allah — 8. Kovacic — 9. Barisic — 10. Bono (GK) — 2. Livakovic (GK) — 2. There is news that forward Youssef En-Nesyri also has a knock and could sit out, leaving the door open for veteran Abderrazak Hamdallah, who looked out of his depth against France, or the younger Walid Cheddira. Midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is reportedly injured which could mean Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic team up to play in a deeper role, leaving Lovro Majer as the lone attacking midfielder. Croatia were [Group F runners-up](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/world-cup-group-f-table-standings-results-2022-canada-morocco/urewsf69gzdmutdr62aptmmi) and needed to survive penalty shootouts [against Japan](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/japan-vs-croatia-world-cup-live-score-result/v6tw8uhsftlnin6tfjcmkfwa) and [Brazil](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/brazil-vs-croatia-world-cup-live-score-result/q7dbcj4ubk93kbklj1vksqab) in the knockouts before [succumbing to Lionel Messi and Argentina 3-0](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/argentina-vs-croatia-world-cup-live-score-result/dmrn3bssfgaowohfrpyghlxn). The goalkeepers have played a big part in it with Yassine Bounou (Morocco) and Dominik Livakovic (Croatia) in contention for [the Golden Glove awarded to the best keeper in the tournament](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/who-will-win-fifa-world-cup-golden-glove-2022-top-goalkeepers-include-argentinas-martinez-moroccos-bounou-and-croatias-livakovic/ii54j3vkmbqqtzndb6o6pyny). [finishing 0-0 with few opportunities on either end](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/f%C3%BAtbol/news/morocco-vs-croatia-world-cup-live-score-result/rok9w38dxcw1gfjr1kclkbgo).
Apart from calling him "the best player in history". Modric: Need I say more? The midfielder has been one of the best ballers of a generation, and ...
They came up against Argentina , who had had problems of their own, losing on the opening day to Saudi Arabia and looking like Messi was crashing out in tears. It is actually game 63 of the tournament - have you been counting? As well as that, he can collect the ball from the defenders and start attacks himself, using his fantastic passing and vision to pick out a teammate and get the Moroccan side moving forward. The European side scored an equaliser in the 117th minute after a fantastic Neymar goal, taking the game through the magic portal to the infamous penalty realm, where the Croatians do their business. Yes, I am going to use all the puns that I failed to fit in against France. His defensive ability is years beyond his age and his capacity to play the ball out from the back is unrivalled by many in Europe's top leagues. Livakovic has been outstanding in all of Croatia's games, making outstanding saves in all the knockout rounds and helping his side get through on the multiple penalty shootouts they have endured. The Fiorentina player sits at the base of the midfield, screening the game like a three-headed watchdog, waiting for any moment to jump in and sweep up potential attack from the opponent. Gvardiol: Yes, I know he got his ribcage rotated 270º inside his body (probably) by Messi in the last game, but Gvardiol has still confirmed what everyone suspected: that he is, without a doubt, one of the best young players in world football. As well as the immeasurable levels of pride that are at stake with today's game, there is also a lot of money. If Gvardiol and Bono start, then they will definitely have a higher chance of maintaining the record. The midfielder has been one of the best ballers of a generation, and he somehow does not look like slowing down.
SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions for Morocco vs. Croatia in the third-place match on Saturday.
- Croatia vs. [Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Morocco vs. Croatia match from all sides, and he is taking the Under on the goal total. Ziyech is tied for third all-time for Morocco with 19 goals, while En-Nesyri is tied for seventh with 17. Many of the key defenders, including captain Romain Saiss, missed the Portugal match, and Morocco allowed three shots on target in the 1-0 victory. They have allowed just 12 shots on target in the six matches. The Croats allowed seven shots on target in their first four matches in Qatar, including two against Morocco. Croatia are -160 and Morocco are +125 to finished third at the World Cup 2022. You can [head to SportsLine now to see his picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2022-fifa-world-cup-croatia-vs-morocco-odds-picks-predictions-and-best-bets-for-saturdays-third-place-match-from-proven-soccer-expert/#ttag=12152022_agg_cbssports_picks_soccer_worldcup_brandtsutton_CroatiaMoroccoWorldCup). [2022 World Cup picks](https://www.sportsline.com/fifa-wc/picks/) and predictions. Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than five years. Expectations weren't terribly high for the teams when they faced off in their group-stage opener, a match that ended 0-0.
How to watch Croatia vs Morocco World Cup third-place game, including kick-off time & team news.
New users can sign up for a free seven-day trial of the live sports streaming service, which can be accessed via iOS, Android, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku and Apple TV as well as on a web browser. Viewers in the U.S. Morocco were bested by France in the other semi-final but the Atlas Lions didn't go down without giving the holders a run for their money. Luka Modric will be enjoying his last dance after being humbled by a 3-0 defeat at the hands of finalists Argentina. GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S., UK, Africa and India, as well as how to stream live online. [Croatia](https://www.goal.com/en/team/croatia/4njsfszcgd9m765d6suktsz2a) and [Morocco](https://www.goal.com/en/team/morocco/avggs3u2b5cu8i1dnzknhth52) claim the [2022 World Cup](https://www.goal.com/en/world-cup/70excpe1synn9kadnbppahdn7) bronze medal but only one team will win it in the third-place playoff game at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.
In that opening group game, the Atlas Lions showed a glimpse of their defensive prowess; reducing the Checkered Ones to just five attempts and a similarly ...
“They are definitely the most pleasant and biggest surprise from this World Cup, speaking of teams who could have done better – Spain, Germany, Netherlands, England – Italy did not even qualify. They have grown into a team that are full of energy and self-motivated. They have matured and developed and went to a higher level with every game. “They are of the same mindset. “But I told my players this is our seventh World Cup game. “I understand it’s important to finish third rather than fourth, but my takeaway is we didn’t reach the final.
Live updates from the World Cup third-place playoff between Morocco and Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium.
Croatia vs Morocco. FIFA World Cup 3rd/4th Play-Off. 3:00pm, Saturday 17th December 2022. Khalifa International Stadium.
Di Group F top-two nations Croatia and Morocco go battle am out to determine third and fourth place of di 2022 Qatar World cup.
51 mins: Lovro Majer send one lofted pass into di box, Marko Livaja (Croatia) show good awareness to connect wit am but drag im shot well wide of di right post. 31 mins: Mislav Orsic (Croatia) fail to find any of im teammate across di pitch wit a long ball. No be penalty to Croatia as di referee indicate say infringement no dey! 40 mins: Hakim Ziyech (Morocco) showcase im fine individual ability as im beat a couple of players and hit a good long-range shot. Di ball dey off of di pitch and na goal kick for Croatia. 24 mins: Luka Modric (Croatia) blow one good opportunity. Di keeper gazz scramble but di ball fly just past di right post. 19 mins: Sofiane Boufal (Morocco) clip one cross enta di penalty area but pose no threat. Dem control di pace of di game as of now. E lack accuracy so di ball fly way ova di bar. Di ball dey out of play. Croatia win one corner kick.
The Moroccan side has already made history by being the first African nation to make it this far in a World Cup irrespective of the result against the Croatians ...
Croatia will next focus on qualifying for the Euros in 2024, with their first qualifier against Wales on 26th March 2023. But it isn't yet time for them to leave, as Croatia and Morocco face each other once again to decide who goes back with the Bronze medal. Croatia and Morocco both defied many of the odds stacked against them throughout this World Cup to reach the semi-finals.