Argentina vs Australia Prediction, Free Betting Tips and Odds (03/12/22)

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Date: 3rd December 2022
Kick-Off: 17:00 UK, 20:00 CET
Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

Argentina will face Australia in the second 1/8 final of this edition of the World Cup on Saturday.

Argentina vs Australia: Top Free Betting Tips

Australia shocked the world in the group stage and definitely deserve to be in this 1/8 final. Here are our predictions.

Total Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals

Argentina are the obvious favorite in this match and there is no doubt that the expectations are for them to win it one way or another. But Australia have proven that their defense is incredible and if we do not count that terrible defeat to France, they showed some real qualities. Argentina has not been at its best and we think that they will not score more than two goals in this match.

Half-Time Result Prediction: Argentina

The odds for the final result for Argentina are almost inexistent at this point and this will force us to search for value elsewhere. We saw how strong Argentina were in the first half against Mexico and we think that this time, they will find a way to beat Australia early. We expect one goal per half for Argentina and a solid result.

Correct Score Prediction: 2:0 to Argentina

Australia will have to play completely defensive in this match and rely on counter attacks to score goals. Argentina will control the game almost entirely and we expect them to score the only goals in this match. At the same time, Australia have proven that their defense is the strongest part of the squad and we do not expect more than 2 goals.

Argentina vs Australia: Form, Recent Games, and News

Argentina Preview

Argentina definitely could have had a much easier group stage than what we saw but that defeat to Saudi Arabia definitely changed the vibe. The second match against Mexico was a disappointment too, despite the fact that Argentina won 2:0. It was a weak game and they did not create anything significant. The match against Poland was a different thing – total domination and the real Argentina we know and love.

Australia Preview

Australia came into this tournament as the underdog in Group D. The defeat to France was expected but the two wins over Tunisia and Denmark were a shocker. The truth is that Australia are a very strong defensive team but their attacking qualities are not that impressive. They were fortunate to score in both games and we do not expect it to happen again vs Argentina.

All you need to know ahead of Argentina vs Australia

Here you will find the latest head-t0-head record between the two teams, their recent results and the latest markets and odds.

Argentina vs Australia tips – Q&A

How many goals does Lionel Messi have for Argentina?

Lionel Messi has scored 92 goals in 167appearances for Argentina.

Who is the top goalscorer for Australia?

Mathew Leckie is Australia's top goalscorer among the active players in the squad with 13 goals in 73 caps.

Which team won the previous encounter?

Argentina last faced Australia in 2007 and won 0:1 in a friendly game.