Friday's World Cup Roundup: Best bets, tips and predictions for Croatia vs Brazil and Netherlands vs Argentina

The World Cup Quarter Finals explode into action on Friday 9th December, as four countries bid to secure the first two semi-final spots.

At 3pm it's Croatia against Brazil, followed by the Netherlands and Argentina at 7pm.

BettingOdds.com has done the hard work for you and picked out the best bets, tips and predictions for the clashes...

Croatia vs Brazil Tips, Odds and Offers

• Croatia vs Brazil, 3pm

Brazil dazzled en route to thumping South Korea 4-1 in the last-16, but can expect a sterner test against the resolute and never-say-die Croatia who have yet to be defeated in Qatar.

Brazil are, however, the World Cup favourites for a reason with Tite's troops a short-price at 1/3 to go on and beat the 2018 runners-up in 90 minutes.

Croatia are priced at 9/1 to be victorious within normal time, whereas a draw can be backed at 4/1, which would force extra-time for the second match in a row following their penalty shoot-out win over Japan.

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Richarlison added a third goal to his tally against South Korea to keep him in contention at 8/1 in the Golden Boot Odds, behind leader Kylian Mbappe (5 goals). Richarlison is 7/4 to score anytime against Croatia, and 5/1 to open the scoring (bet365).

Richarlison's Spurs teammate Ivan Perisic is enjoying a fantastic tournament so far, scoring a stunning header against Japan, which he added to the two assists he racked up in the group stages. The winger has been boosted to 4/1 to score or assist a goal against Brazil on Friday (Paddy Power).

Our man Scott Thornton has picked out a 10/1 fancy in his match preview, which you can view here.

Netherlands vs Argentina Tips, Odds and Offers

• Netherlands vs Argentina, 7pm

What a treat we have in store at 7pm when the Netherlands lock horns with Argentina for a spot in the last-four.

Argentina, on a three-game winning streak, are available at 6/5 to win in 90 minutes.

Netherlands, who are yet to lose in Qatar, are 11/4 to grab the victory while a draw is 11/5 (odds in normal time).

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Lionel Messi, in the mix for the Top Scorer accolade, is priced at 9/2 to break the deadlock and 7/4 to score anytime, both with Betfair, who also have the Argentina skipper boosted to 9/2 to have 1 or more shots on target in each half, which landed in the last-16.

Another name in the Golden Boot conversation is Cody Gakpo who is available at 7/2 to score his fourth goal of the tournament - scroll down for the full list of goalscorer prices.

Tipster Wizard's has previewed the match and provided his two bets which includes a 6/1 Bet Builder

Friday's Betting Offers

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