Spain vs Argentina Tips, Predictions & 14/1 Bet Builder
Scott McGlynn
It all boils down to the World Cup Final. 48 teams have been whittled down to two, and we have a mouthwatering clash in store with Spain locking horns with Argentina.
Argentina displayed their incredible powers of recovery once again to edge out England 2-1 in a feisty clash, while Spain handled France expertly with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
Here are our three football betting tips and the best free bet offers ahead Sunday's huge clash in New Jersey.
Spain vs Argentina Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Match to go to penalties
After a tepid start to their World Cup campaign by their inexorably high standards, Spain have hit their groove, and are recapturing the spirit of 2010, which enabled them to lift the Jules Rimet trophy.
The standout performance was the win over France, where they stifled Les Bleus’ attack, and Luis de la Fuente’s side are on a mission.
Argentina, on the other hand, have had a few close shaves throughout the tournament. Apart from being taken to extra-time against Cape Verde, they had a bigger scare against Egypt when they overturned a two-goal deficit with 10 minutes remaining.
There is plenty of talent on display, and these two teams have reached the blue-ribbon event on merit rather than luck.
Of course, there has to be one winner, and it could go right down to the wire. For the sake of value, I think this match could be decided on penalties which was the case in Qatar in 2022 when Argentina prevailed against France.
Tip 2: Lionel Messi to provide an assist
A metronomic talent, Lionel Messi is the heartbeat of the Argentina side.
Although he had little impact on the England game until the last half hour, Messi stepped up when it mattered most. Two stunning assists means he now has 12 World Cup assists, four more than any other player in the competition’s history.
Messi’s importance to the cause can be encompassed by the fact that he’s now scored or assisted a goal in each of his last 13 appearances for club and country, the second-longest run of his senior career.
Inevitably, when Messi is on the field, he provides magical moments, and an anytime assist certainly appeals.
Tip 3: Spain to lift the trophy, Lionel Messi to provide an assist & a goal in both halves
Winning back-to-back World Cups is notoriously difficult, and while Argentina boast incredible mental fortitude, Spain could come out on top in a compelling contest.
Messi is invariably a difference maker, and he continues to defy expectations. An anytime assist to extend his incredible World Cup tally in that department is inviting.
Finish things off with there to be a goal in both halves. Although the combined expected goals (xG) rate between Argentina and England at half-time was 0.08, the Final could be more open with goals scored across both 45 minutes.
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