Croatia’s Ivan Rakitic 10/1 to score anytime against Brazil tonight

Competition: World Cup
Market: Rakitic to score anytime
Odds: 10/1 @ Bet 365

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic could be a pivotal player in their difficult clash against Brazil tonight, with the in-form 26-year-old to play at the heart of the Croatian midfield.

For Sevilla, Rakitic has been outstanding in the Spanish La Liga, and comes into the World Cup off the back of a brilliant season that saw Sevilla finish in 5th place in the table. He scored 12 goals and made 10 assists in 2013/14, while creating 78 chances.

International teammate Luka Modric is always seen as the side’s creator, but Rakitic could be the key figure tonight, and Bet 365 are backing the 26-year-old to score against World Cup favourites Brazil as a result.

As it’s the opening World Cup, tonight’s game could well be cagey, which would mean it could be a closer affair than previously anticipated.

Brazil are the big favourites to win this summer’s tournament, and have won the World Cup a record five times, but Croatia will want to put in a good performance as they still need to get out of their group.

Bet: Croatia Ivan Rakitic to score anytime against Brazil tonight @ 10/1 with Bet 365 >>