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Argentina VS Algeria Betting Tip

Argentina

W W W D W

20:00

16 Jun · Tue

Algeria

W W D W

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)

Betting Tip

3 picks

Top Pick

Total Team 1 Over: 1.5 Argentina over 1.5 goals 70% confidence

1.60odds

Argentina scored two or more in four of their last five (3.2 average) and conceded just once across the run, while Algeria have been inconsistent defensively.

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1X 80%

Argentina or draw

2.88 odds

Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 66%

Algeria under 1.5 goals

1.11 odds

Odds

Argentina vs Algeria

Best odds

Pin Up 11.48 X4.65 210.05 Bet now

William Hill 11.36 X4.40 28.50 Bet now

Bet365 11.40 X4.50 28.00 Bet now MA Marathonbet 11.43 X4.50 29.60 Bet now

Unibet 11.36 X4.60 210.00 Bet now

Betfair 11.36 X4.60 29.00 Bet now

BetVictor 11.36 X4.50 28.50 Bet now PI Pinnacle 11.42 X4.49 29.01 Bet now

Argentina – Algeria Prediction

The world champions open their defence against Algeria, a tie pitting relentless winners against a North African side eager to impress. Argentina set the tone of any group, but an opener still demands focus.

Argentina ruthless in front

Lionel Scaloni's side won all five, scoring heavily — 5-0 over Zambia, 2-1 against Mauritania, 2-0 of Angola, 6-0 over Puerto Rico and 1-0 against Venezuela — a remarkable 3.2 scored and 0.2 conceded, albeit against lighter opposition. Lionel Messi is in the squad while managing a hamstring issue, with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez keeping the goals flowing.

Algeria between extremes

Swinging form — a loss to the Netherlands, a 0-0 with Uruguay, a 7-0 of Guatemala, a 0-2 to Nigeria and a 1-0 over Congo DR — 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded. Luca Zidane recovered from a facial fracture to make the squad, with Riyad Mahrez and in-form Mohamed Amoura carrying the threat.

Scoring habit holds

The teams have rarely met and never at a World Cup. The Argentina versus Algeria prediction is built on the champions' scoring consistency, with their depth likely to tell against an uneven Algeria.