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World Cup Betting Tips: Luka Modric to shine in Russia v Croatia dabble of the day

Surprise package Russia will be hoping to make the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time in 52 years when they face Croatia on Saturday night.

The hosts beat Spain on penalties in the last 16 to set up this tie, however the bookies still make them 3/1 (4.0) outsiders to win in 90 minutes or 11/8 (2.38) to qualify for the final four.

However, for those who think their World Cup dream will end here, dabblebet are offering 11/1 (12.0) that Croatia qualify, Luka Modric scores and both teams are able to find the net.

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As 4/7 (1.57) favourites to make it through to the semi-finals, Croatia will be determined to live up to their tag and reach the last four for the first time since 1998.

Considering their extremely talented midfield duo of Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric, fans and players alike will believe there is no reason they cannot go all the way.

Modric has been the star for Zlatko Dalic’s men with two goals in the World Cup and crucially, at least for the purposes of this bet, is his country’s penalty taker.

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Although the Real Madrid midfielder missed a spot kick against Denmark in extra time, he then scored in the shootout just minutes later to add to the one he netted against Nigeria in Croatia’s opener.

Finally, both teams to score rounds off this dabble of the day and is a bet that would have landed in exactly half of the games that these countries have played in this tournament.

As well, the same selection landed when Croatia beat Russia 3-1 just over two years ago in their last meeting and makes this 11/1 (12.0) shot a tempting play ahead of the last quarter-final of this World Cup.

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