England vs Argentina Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Jul 2026
England vs Argentina Predictions
The odds of -118 look too good to pass up when it comes to both England and Argentina scoring here. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.
Dive into our England vs Argentina betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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England clash with Argentina in this FIFA World Cup semi-final at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 15 July. The winner will face France in the final.
Atlanta Stadium is a climate-controlled indoor venue. While overcast skies, passing showers and temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) are expected outdoors, the temperature inside the stadium will be maintained at a comfortable 22°C (72°F).
England finished top of Group L with seven points, one clear of Croatia. Their World Cup campaign began with a 4-2 victory over the Croatians before a goalless draw against Ghana and a 2-0 win over Panama.
The Three Lions then defeated DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32 before overcoming Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16.
A place in the semi-finals was secured with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway at Miami Stadium after the match had finished 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes. Thomas Tuchel's side enjoyed 52% possession and registered eight shots on target, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals.
Argentina advanced to the knockout stages with a perfect record in Group J, finishing five points clear of Austria. La Albiceleste opened with a 3-0 victory over Algeria before beating Austria 2-0 and Jordan 3-1.
Lionel Scaloni's side then edged past Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the Round of 32 before recording another 3-2 win against Egypt in the Round of 16.
Their semi-final place was confirmed with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium following a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes. Argentina enjoyed 59% possession and managed seven shots on target, while Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez all got on the scoresheet.
England Boast Strong Record Against Argentina
The teams have met 14 times previously, with England holding the advantage thanks to six victories compared to Argentina's two, while six matches have ended level. The Three Lions have also enjoyed the better of the rivalry in World Cup meetings, winning three of the five World Cup encounters between the nations.
The most recent meeting came in a friendly in November 2005, when England claimed a 3-2 victory in Geneva.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 1 |  England |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6:2 | 7 |
England have 9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.7 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 17.2 attempts. The Three Lions have averaged 61.7% possession, 576.7 passes and 6.1 corners per match, conceding 0.6 goals and 4.3 corners from 2.5 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.
Harry Kane leads the way with 11 goals, Jude Bellingham has 6, with Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze scoring 2. Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are top assists makers with 3, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has kept 5 clean sheets.
Argentina have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.2 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Lionel Scaloni's team have averaged 62.5% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 2.7 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.
Lionel Messi has top scored with 10, followed by Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez on 3 and 2. Nico Gonzalez, Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada have clocked up 2 assists, with Emiliano Martinez keeping 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
England confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.
Argentina confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Giuliano Simeone, Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.
Main Match Prediction
There are plenty of reasons to back both teams to score, with the Yes selection attractively priced at -118 for this World Cup semi-final.
Both sides possess outstanding attacking quality. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored six goals apiece at the tournament, while Lionel Messi leads the way for Argentina with eight.
With eight of the teams' combined 12 World Cup matches seeing both sides find the net and the xG data further supporting our selection, BTTS Yes looks an appealing option in the Both Teams to Score market.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key World Cup data is helpful.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Argentina
There are attractive odds of +430 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Lionel Messi (Argentina) has covered the 3.5 shots total in three consecutive games. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Player Shots line, with betting odds of +108 currently on offer.
Jude Bellingham (England) has managed five goals in his past five matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +270 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Argentina have had over 3.5 corners in four straight matches, while the last 5 England games have seen them concede an average of 5.40 corners. The amount of Argentina corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take both teams to find the net, a draw to be the outcome and also Lionel Messi (Argentina) to cover the 3.5 Player Shots line.
A football bet builder is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same game. If a bettor has all predictions correct, it’s possible to land a nice pay out from a relatively small amount of money.
England vs Argentina 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.
England are currently available at +170 with the bookmakers to defeat Argentina, with the latter priced at odds of +205. If you’re siding with the draw in this semi-final, then it can be backed at +185.
If you fancy England to win, then the +120 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Argentina and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -128.
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Lionel Messi is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +360. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +160.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
England Stats
Argentina Stats
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 61.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 68.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
England vs Argentina Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the England vs Argentina team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Argentina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
England Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Argentina Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
England Substitutes
- 2Ezri Konsa
- 3Nico O'Reilly
- 7Bukayo Saka
- 11Marcus Rashford
- 12Trevoh Chalobah
- 13Dean Henderson
- 14Jordan Henderson
- 15Daniel Burn
- 16Kobbie Mainoo
- 19Ollie Watkins
- 20Noni Madueke
- 21Eberechi Eze
- 22Ivan Toney
- 23James Trafford
Argentina Substitutes
- 1Juan Musso
- 2Marcos Senesi
- 4Gonzalo Montiel
- 7Rodrigo De Paul
- 8Valentin Barco
- 11Giovani Lo Celso
- 12Geronimo Rulli
- 14Exequiel Palacios
- 15Nico Gonzalez
- 16Thiago Almada
- 18Nico Paz
- 19Nicolas Otamendi
- 21Jose Lopez
- 22Lautaro Martinez
- 25Facundo Medina
Previous England Lineups
Previous Argentina Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
England Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thomas Tuchel
Argentina Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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 |
| # | 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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