France v Croatia Preview and Prediction

Date/time: 15^th July 2018 (Kick-off 4 PM (GMT)

On Sunday, France and Croatia clash for the chance to become world champions, as they face off in the World Cup final.

Both teams head into this massive clash in high spirits after good results in their semi-finals. France defeated Belgium 1-0 in their semi-final, while Croatia needed extra-time to see-off England 2-1.

France have been impressive in Russia and have recorded wins in five of their six games at World Cup 2018. The wins at the World Cup mean that Les Bleus are now undefeated in ten international games, recording eight wins in the process.

Deschamps team have been difficult to break down in recent games, as they have conceded just once in their last five matches.

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Croatia have battled their way through to the final. Zlatko Dalic’s side has certainly done it the hard way, having to beat Denmark and Russia on penalty kicks to make it to the semis, before that extra time win over England.

The Croat's progression to the World Cup final means that they are now unbeaten in seven games, although their last three matches have finished in draws in 90 minutes.

Croatia have already bettered their biggest ever achievement at a World Cup by reaching the final. There previous best finish was back in France ’98 when finished third.

Prediction

France win and/or under 2.5 goals