Spain vs Argentina Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jul 2026
Spain vs Argentina Predictions
We really like Spain at odds of +128 to beat Argentina, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.
Read our in-depth Spain vs Argentina betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Spain vs Argentina Preview
Spain square off against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 19 July.
Spain got the win in their last game. A 2-0 World Cup triumph occurred at Dallas Stadium when meeting France. Luis de la Fuente's team managed two shots on target and had 51% possession, while Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro each scored one goal.
Argentina got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 World Cup triumph occurred at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when playing England. La Albiceleste enjoyed 63% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez finding the net.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Argentina |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8:1 | 9 |
Spain have 8 wins and 2 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 18.4 attempts. La Roja have averaged 64.6% possession, 670.5 passes and 6.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.3 goals from 2.0 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts and 2.1 corners.
Top scorer is Mikel Oyarzabal on 9 goals, while Mikel Merino has racked up 4 and Pedro Porro 2. Leading assistor is Marc Cucurella with 3, while goalie Unai Simon has recorded 8 clean sheets.
Argentina have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.3 goals from 13.7 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. Lionel Scaloni's men average 62.2% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 2.7 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 7.3 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.
Lionel Messi has top scored with 10 goals, while Lautaro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez are next on 4 and 2. Lionel Messi has clocked up 4 assists, with Emiliano Martinez keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We’re pretty bullish when it comes to an Spain victory for this World Cup encounter. We will wager the favourites at +128 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the World Cup form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The top betting apps make it a 43.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 50% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
Spain can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Argentina
There are odds of +750 available that Spain land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Lionel Messi (Argentina) has covered the 3.5 shots total in five of his past eight matches. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +138 up for grabs.
Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) has registered nine goals in his past ten matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +160.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Argentina in five straight games. The Argentina Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of +104.
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Bet Builder Tips
Take a bet builder that incorporates Spain to claim a victory, BTTS Yes together with Lionel Messi (Argentina) to record Over 3.5 shots.
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Spain 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.
With a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Spain are favourites to prosper in this World Cup encounter and they’re available at +128 with the bookies. If you’re interested in wagering Argentina, you can get +255 for the underdog.
There are different betting angles when backing Spain including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -112 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Argentina.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. The latest Both Teams to Score betting suggests that there’s exactly the same chance of BTTS Yes and No happening, with -118 available.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Mikel Oyarzabal at +370. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Spain Stats
Argentina Stats
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws 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 2.30 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 2.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 1.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 2.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 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 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 64.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 65.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
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Spain vs Argentina Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Spain vs Argentina team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the World Cup, along with current injury news.
Previous Spain Lineups
Previous Argentina Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Spain Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Luis de la Fuente
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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