Argentina vs Australia Prediction – 2022 World Cup: Who Will Win?

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Make a note of this so that you don't miss any of the build-up or the live action of this match between Argentina and Australia on ITV 1. Although, to be honest, this match in the Round of 16 certainly won't be the most thrilling.

The tables for Group C and Group D are listed here. We strongly advise you to take some time to carefully review these tables as they can give you an excellent picture of how both sides went about reserving their spots in the Round of 16.

The tables for Group C and Group D are listed here. We strongly advise you to take some time to carefully review these tables as they can give you an excellent picture of how both sides went about reserving their spots in the Round of 16. It is usually a wise decision to look at a team's current form when you are doing some as this will certainly play a big role in determining which side will advance in the competition.

Group C:

Group D:

🏠 Argentina Form and Team News

From our Group C standings, it is clear that Argentina won the group after playing three games, winning two and losing one. Argentina was one loss away from being ousted from the tournament after a devastating 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening encounter, but they defeated Mexico 2-0 and Poland by the same score to top their group and secure a meeting with Australia on December 3. Since they are a "dangerous" team, many of their opponents would have liked to see them leave the tournament early. However, they proved their worth in their previous two games, and they are once again on track to go far in the competition.

Lionel Scaloni, the manager of Argentina, does not have to worry about any suspensions or injuries when he chooses his team for this match. However, G. Montiel and M. Acuna are two players who are one booking away from potentially missing a Quarter-Final match against either the Netherlands or the USA. However, they will be allowed to replace any player with a high-calibre replacement if they do receive a ban.

Argentina starting Lineup

Scaloni used a 4-3-3 configuration for their encounter against Argentina, and we anticipate that he will employ it again against Australia, who will probably line up to defend and try to score a goal on the break. Below are the 11 players who we anticipate to take the field on Saturday as we believe the starting lineup will be the same as the starting XI against Poland:

• E. Martinez
• N. Molina
• C. Romero
• N. Otamendi
• M. Acuna
• R. De Paul
• E. Fernández
• A. Mac Allister
• A. Di Maria
• L. Messi
• J. Álvarez

⭐ Argentina Players to Watch

Here are three Argentinian players you and the Australians should pay close attention to on Saturday. The Argentina XI for this match will be one with quality all over the field.

• Lionel Messi: Messi is one of the finest players in the world, thus it would be disgraceful to include Argentinian players to watch while omitting him. Some would even contend that he is among the greatest players to ever play the Beautiful Game. He still has a lot of talent despite his advanced age, and he will be motivated to help his nation win the World Cup because it will likely be his final World Cup. Messi very probably will have contributed to the victory if Argentina advances. With the ball at his feet, he truly is a wizard.
• Alexis Mac Allister: Mac Allister is well-known to English Premier League viewers since he presently plays for Brighton and Hove Albion, a team that has been performing admirably lately. He not only adds a creative spark to the midfield, but he is also not hesitant to make a tackle to stop any attempts at an attack by his opponents. He can occasionally contribute with goals as well, which is always a plus.
• Julián Álvarez: Despite just being 22 years old, the Manchester City striker has already proven that he has what it takes to become one of the finest wingers in the world. He has two goals so far in this World Cup, and he will be confident of scoring against Australia. We anticipate him to pose a variety of issues for the Australian defenders with his talent, quickness, and strength, and we are forward to watch him in action against the Socceroos.

☍ Australia Form and Team News

The Group D table we provided above shows that Australia unexpectedly placed second in their group, defeating a highly anticipated Denmark team to claim the last qualifying slot. They played France in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and although taking an unexpected early lead, they ultimately lost due to the French team's superior skill. They faced Tunisia in their second encounter of the campaign, which they won 1-0. As a result, they knew going into their last match against the Danes that a loss would send them back to Australia.

Few people projected that Australia would advance through Denmark to the Round of 16 because football is only the 5th most popular sport in Australia behind Rugby Union, Rugby League, Australian Rules, and cricket. The World Cup is our favourite sporting event because anything may happen.

There are no Australia players who are injured or suspended for this game, so coach Graham Arnold will be praying that none of his key players become hurt in the lead-up to this game. The players he does have on a booking, though, are M. Duke, J. Irvine, A. Mooy, M. Degenek, and A. Behich. Any of these players would miss the following game if they received a booking against Argentina.

Australia Starting Lineup

Arnold chose to use a 4-4-2 system in their previous match against Denmark, and we anticipate that he will continue to do so for their Round of 16 match. The team we believe Australia will start in one of their most important games in football history is listed below:

• M. Ryan
• A. Behich
• K. Rowles
• H. Souttar
• M. Degenek
• C. Goodwin
• J. Irvine
• A. Mooy
• M. Leckie
• M. Duke
• R. McGree

Argentina's bench is filled with talented players, but Australia's bench is not nearly as strong. They do, however, possess a great deal of passion and teamwork, which frequently goes a long way.

⭐ Australia Players to Watch

You can find three important Australian players to keep an eye on below if you decide to watch this Round of 16 match:

• Mathew Leckie: The 31-year-old is a very adaptable player who can play as a winger, wing-back, striker, or second striker, and his mobility and technical abilities cause defenders a variety of problems. He scored the game-winning goal against Denmark in their third and final group match, and if Argentina gives him a sniff, there is a very strong possibility that he will seize it and score.
• Mathew Ryan: Since the Australian goalkeeper played more than 100 games for Brighton in the EPL, many English supporters are already aware of his skill level. He will need to be at the top of his game against Argentina because, as we would anticipate, he will be highly active. We are eager to see how he can contain a tremendously good Argentina striking force, though, since he has the ability to make many excellent saves.
• Harry Souttar: He is a huge man, and chances are you didn't know much about him before to the World Cup in Qatar unless you were a Stoke fan or followed the English Championship. He has been the Aussies' rock at the back in the three group games, sticking his head on every ball that enters the box and clearing it copiously. Due to his height, he is a menace at set pieces in addition to his defensive skills, and in 12 games for Australia, he has scored 6 goals. He'll be hoping to capitalise if Australia makes any unforced errors.

💯Argentina vs Australia Betting Odds

In order to gain the most out of your hard-earned money should you place a winning wager, you should use the greatest World Cup 2022 betting odds available when you are considering sitting down and placing some World Cup football bets. Thankfully, Betiton offers its players incredibly appealing odds for a range of markets. The odds that we are offering for these two markets are listed below. Our bettors like placing World Cup wagers on both the match winner and the overall number of goals, as well as Both Teams to Score:

⚡ Match Winner

Argentina to Win	1.18	1.17	1.50	1.18
Australia to Win	17.00	6.75	17.00	15.00
Draw	6.50	16.00	7.00	6.50

🔥 Both Teams to Score

Yes	2.70	2.60	N/A	2.65
No	1.40	1.42	N/A	1.44

🥅 Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals	N/A	1.70	1.67	1.70
Under 2.5 Goals	N/A	EVs	2.10	2.10

🥇 Who Will Win? Argentina vs Australia Prediction

So if we were to make an online sports wager for this game, who would we back? In all honesty, Argentina winning this match is the only outcome that could occur. Australia has shown in its group games that they are capable of playing strong defence and scoring the rare goal, but we think it will take more than that to knock this Argentina team out of the tournament. Though the Australians could try to set up and see if they can force Extra-Time and penalties, we honestly do not see any kind of World Cup betting upset happening in this match.

Our match prediction: Argentina to win.

🔍 Our Argentina vs Australia Betting Tips?

What additional World Cup recommendations do we have for you? If you truly want to wager on Argentina to win, though, we advise using a handicap betting option as it will increase your odds and your winnings. If you offer the Argentinians, for instance, a -1.5 goal handicap, their odds increase to 1.52, indicating they would need to win by 2 goals in order for your gamble to be successful.

If you don't feel like betting on who will win the game, you should consider placing your money on the under 2.5 goals option because we actually predict that the final score in this match will be 2-0.

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