Argentina
Football FIFA World Cup Hard Rock Stadium Fri 3 Jul 18:00
Cape Verde
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Argentina vs Cape Verde Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Argentina Asian Hcp -2 @ -110

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Argentina Could Be Set for a Big Win

Argentina can secure a big margin of victory against Cape Verde. We’re betting the favourites at -110 with a -2 Asian Handicap, which means money back for a two-goal triumph and a full return if they win by more.

We analyse several betting angles in our Argentina vs Cape Verde betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Argentina vs Cape Verde Preview

Argentina square off against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Friday 3 July.

Argentina triumphed in their last game. Jordan were beaten 3-1 at Dallas Stadium in the World Cup. La Albiceleste boasted a whopping 73% of possession and had four shots on target, with Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi among the goals.

Cape Verde drew their previous game in the World Cup. The action at Houston Stadium ended 0-0 against Saudi Arabia. Bubista's team enjoyed 51% possession and had two shots on goal.

FIFA World Cup G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Cape Verde logo Cape Verde 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 2:2 3
1 Argentina logo Argentina 3 3 0 0 8 1 7 8:1 9
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Argentina – Last 10 Competitive Games

8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. Argentina have had 60.6% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.4 goals from 4.8 attempts and 1.7 shots on goal, while earning 2.1 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Lionel Messi has found the net 8 times, Lautaro Martinez 3, with Thiago Almada and Julian Alvarez both scoring 2. Nico Gonzalez, Julian Alvarez and Thiago Almada are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has kept 2 clean sheets.

Cape Verde – Last 3 Competitive Games

Cape Verde have drawn all of their past 3 matches, with an average of 2.3 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 0.7 goals. The Blue Sharks average 37.3% possession, 351.3 passes, 3.0 corners awarded and 8.0 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 17.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Kevin Lenini and Helio Varela are both on 1 goals. Vozinha has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 3 games.

Main Match Prediction

We think Argentina look like value at -2 on the Asian Handicap. Grab the -110 that they are able to land a convincing victory in this World Cup match with a nice return if the winning margin is three.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the World Cup team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The -2 line has been covered by Argentina in 2 of their last 5 games.
Argentina -2 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Argentina Argentina logo 4 - 0 Cape Verde logo Cape Verde

There are betting odds of +750 that Argentina land a 4-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thiago Almada Over 0.5 Shots On Target -135 BetMGM logo

Thiago Almada (Argentina) is available to register at least one shot on goal at -135. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

Latest Thiago Almada Player Prop Odds

Julián Álvarez To Score +145 BetMGM logo

Julián Álvarez (Argentina) can be backed to be among the goals at +145. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Argentina -2 -110
Total Goals Over 2.5 -149
Shots On Target Thiago Almada Over 0.5 -135

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Argentina vs Cape Verde Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Argentina

The latest Full-Time Result odds give Argentina a 86% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -625 favourites to win this World Cup clash. If you’re interested in wagering Cape Verde, you can get +1800 for the underdog.

Argentina and Cape Verde can be backed at -208 and +1100 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +185.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -263.

You can find hundreds of markets for every World Cup match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Lionel Messi is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Those interested in Lionel Messi to find the net anytime can get -213, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +180.

Player Goals
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
First
+180
Anytime
-213
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Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)
First
+300
Anytime
+106
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Julián Álvarez (Argentina)
First
+390
Anytime
+145
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Thiago Almada (Argentina)
First
+650
Anytime
+240
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Player Shots On Target
Thiago Almada (Argentina)
Over 0.5
-135
Under 0.5
-
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Giuliano Simeone (Argentina)
Over 0.5
-108
Under 0.5
-
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Enzo Fernández (Argentina)
Over 0.5
-100
Under 0.5
-
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Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)
Over 1.5
+116
Under 1.5
-
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Player Shots
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Over 5.5
-104
Under 5.5
-
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Julián Álvarez (Argentina)
Over 3.5
+143
Under 3.5
-
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Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)
Over 3.5
-122
Under 3.5
-
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Thiago Almada (Argentina)
Over 1.5
-154
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Argentina logo Argentina Stats
Cape Verde logo Cape Verde Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Argentina vs Cape Verde Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Argentina vs Cape Verde team news before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Previous Argentina Lineups

27 Jun FIFA World Cup
Jordan 1-3 Argentina
22 Jun FIFA World Cup
Argentina 2-0 Austria
16 Jun FIFA World Cup
Argentina 3-0 Algeria
09 Jun Friendlies
Argentina 3-0 Iceland
06 Jun Friendlies
Argentina 2-0 Honduras
31 Mar Friendlies
Argentina 5-0 Zambia

Previous Cape Verde Lineups

26 Jun FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia
21 Jun FIFA World Cup
Uruguay 2-2 Cape Verde
15 Jun FIFA World Cup
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
06 Jun Friendlies
Cape Verde 3-0 Bermuda
31 May Friendlies
Cape Verde 3-0 Serbia
29 Mar Friendlies
Cape Verde 5-3 Finland

Injuries & Suspensions

Argentina Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Cape Verde Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Argentina Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Lionel Scaloni

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alexis Mac Allister - - - - - - - - - -
Leandro Paredes - - - - - - - - - -
Thiago Almada - - - - - - - - - -
Rodrigo De Paul - - - - - - - - - -
Nicolas Tagliafico - - - - - - - - - -

Cape Verde Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Bubista

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Carlos Dos Santos - - - - - - - - - -
Marcio Rosa - - - - - - - - - -
Willy Semedo - - - - - - - - - -
Wagner Pina - - - - - - - - - -
Vozinha - - - - - - - - - -
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World Cup Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
World Cup Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 8:3 4
3 Bosnia and H. 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 2:10 1
World Cup Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
World Cup Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 USA 3 2 0 1 8:4 6
2 Australia 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
3 Paraguay 3 1 1 1 2:4 4
4 Turkey 3 1 0 2 3:5 3
World Cup Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Germany 3 2 0 1 10:4 6
2 Ivory Coast 3 2 0 1 4:2 6
3 Ecuador 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Curacao 3 0 1 2 1:9 1
World Cup Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Netherlands 3 2 1 0 10:4 7
2 Japan 3 1 2 0 7:3 5
3 Sweden 3 1 1 1 7:7 4
4 Tunisia 3 0 0 3 2:12 0
World Cup Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Belgium 3 1 2 0 6:2 5
2 Egypt 3 1 2 0 5:3 5
3 Iran 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
4 New Zealand 3 0 1 2 4:10 1
World Cup Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Spain 3 2 1 0 5:0 7
2 Cape Verde 3 0 3 0 2:2 3
3 Uruguay 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
4 Saudi Arabia 3 0 2 1 1:5 2
World Cup Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 France 3 3 0 0 10:2 9
2 Norway 3 2 0 1 8:7 6
3 Senegal 3 1 0 2 8:6 3
4 Iraq 3 0 0 3 1:12 0
World Cup Group J
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Argentina 3 3 0 0 8:1 9
2 Austria 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
3 Algeria 3 1 1 1 5:7 4
4 Jordan 3 0 0 3 3:8 0
World Cup Group K
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Colombia 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
2 Portugal 3 1 2 0 6:1 5
3 DR Congo 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
4 Uzbekistan 3 0 0 3 2:11 0
World Cup Group L
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 England 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Croatia 3 2 0 1 5:5 6
3 Ghana 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
4 Panama 3 0 0 3 0:4 0

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