Iceland vs Croatia LIVE World Cup 2018: Latest score, goals and updates plus prediction, how to watch online, team news, line-ups, betting odds
Iceland are looking to make a play for second place in Group D and Croatia are they only ones that stand in their way.
The Croatian team has been very successful so far but they are expected to rest several players following a press conference given by coach Zlatko Dalic last week. This is no surprise as Croatia have already secured their place in the round of 16.
Their comfortable position will allow them to rest several players who may be at risk of suspension if they receive another yellow card. Two notable players who have already received yellow cards are Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić
If Argentina beat Nigeria then Iceland could be in with a chance to make it through to the knockout stage of the competition.
Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of tonight's Group D games as Argentina look to salvage a so-far terrible World Cup for the South Americans.
They play against Nigeria needing a win, while Croatia face Iceland in the other game.
It's a massive, massive night for Argentina, progress through to the last 16 could give them the momentum they need to kick start their tournament but they sit on the brink of elimination
10 minutes to go, this video of Messi's old teammates talking about him on BBC 1 has really go me excited, let's hope his brilliance comes to play tonight!
Mercado tries to slip Higuain in on the right wing but it's a sloppy pass and it goes out, the quality isn't quite there yet but Argentina continue to look aggressive in attack
Nigeria break away and find space in front of Argentina's goal but Otamendi's makes a solid block at the back, the ball comes to Messi who darts forward and is brought down
Pjaca makes a good run for Croatia, he gets the ball 30 yards out from the Iceland box, and he turns and runs at the defence, he's brought down on the edge on the box and could have had a free kick but the referee wasn't interested
GOAL! Banega finds Messi with a long ball over the defence from the half way line, Messi brings it down, takes one touch to find the space in the box and fires a right footed shot across goal to give Argentina the lead
A good period of play for Croatia here, they've dominated possession so far and they win a corner, Modric whips it in and there's a scramble in the box, Iceland defend well but it's another corner
Iceland vs Croatia kicks off at 19:00 at the Rotsov Arena.
Where can I watch it?
Live coverage is available on BBC Four and online via the BBC Sport website.
Odds
Iceland: 23/10
Croatia: 11/10
Draw: 23/10
Prediction
Croatia have been the strongest side in Group D over the last two games. They are expected to rest some key players which definitely increases the chance Iceland have of winning. However, Croatia are still expected to win.
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