Argentina

vs

Egypt

Preview

Argentina

• Argentina are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions (W10, D0, L0).
• Argentina have only conceded 4 goals in their last 10 all-competition games (0.40 per game).
• Argentina are the favorites to win this FIFA World Cup and have arrived in Atlanta as a well-oiled, ruthless machine.
• Argentina have won their last 5 consecutive games in all competitions, including a 3-1 win over Jordan and a 3-2 extra-time win against Cape Verde.
• Argentina use a 4-3-3 base formation that is fluid and allows them to control space.
• They are priced as short as 1.42 to win this game.

Egypt

• Egypt have conceded 13 goals in their last 10 games across all competitions (1.30 per game).
• Egypt will look to frustrate Argentina and limit chances.
• Hossam Hassan has done an excellent job since taking over in February 2024 and his team are organised and compact.
• Egypt are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 and attempt to soak up pressure before breaking at pace.
• Their recent 5-game form reads 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with back-to-back 1-1 draws coming into this match.

Key Players

• Lionel Messi has scored 4 goals in his last 5 games.
• Cristian Romero is Argentina's highest scorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage action with 1 goal from 1 game.
• Mostafa Ziko has 3 goals in Egypt's last 5 matches and is their current hot finisher.
• Emam Ashour has 1 goal in 1 FIFA World Cup knockout-stage appearance.

Betting Insights

• A 2-0 or 3-0 type result is considered most likely.
• Both teams to score - No is priced at 1.51.
• Over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.02.

Prediction

• Argentina are expected to control the game and should advance to the quarterfinals.
• A 2-0 or 3-0 result is the most likely outcome.