Argentina vs Egypt Tips, Predictions & 24/1 Bet Builder
Scott McGlynn
Argentina will wish for less drama when they face Egypt in their Round of 16 clash on Tuesday evening.
Cape Verde came very close to pulling off a huge upset before Argentina prevailed in extra-time in the Round of 32, while Egypt held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out against Australia.
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Argentina vs Egypt Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Argentina to win and both teams to score
Having struggled at times for fluency, Argentina bore the hallmarks of great champions by winning when not at their best against Cape Verde.
Of the World Cup debutants, Cape Verde have been excellent value for money. This was encompassed against Spain in the group stages, where they displayed sheer stubbornness to keep the back door shut.
Moreover, Argentina’s attacking prowess is underlined by the fact they have now scored multiple times in 10 straight FIFA World Cup games, dating back to 2022, equalling West Germany (1938-58) for the second-longest streak.
Egypt, meanwhile, are aiming to become the fifth African nation to reach the quarter-finals, which would see them emulate the likes of Ghana (2010) and, more recently, Morocco (2022 and 2026).
While Egypt have defied expectations, the defending champions have won their last 16 matches at the previous five World Cup editions, with Italy the last ones to exit at this stage in a 2-0 defeat to France in 1986.
The signs point to Argentina, and although they were put through the wringer against Cape Verde, I expect them to advance. Argentina to win and both teams to score is a realistic outcome.
Tip 2: Lionel Messi to score from outside the box
Lionel Messi has showcased his brilliance again for Argentina at this World Cup, and the records continue to tumble.
Apart from becoming the first player to score seven or more goals in multiple World Cups (2022 and 2026), he has had 12 goal involvements in the knockout stages (six goals and six assists), more than any other player since 1966.
He is a transcendent talent and in a league of his own at times. I like a player prop and Messi to score from outside the box is worth pursuing.
Tip 3: Argentina to win and both teams to score, Lionel Messi to score, Cristian Romero yellow card
Kick off your bet builder with Argentina to be involved in an entertaining game. It may not be as tense-inducing as Cape Verde, but La Albiceleste to win and both teams to score is intriguing.
Messi continues to delight, and he’s in the mix for the Golden Boot. The left-footed magician to score anytime is worth adding to your slips.
Round things off with Cristian Romero, who was fortunate to escape a red card against Cape Verde, to be cautioned.
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