The first World Cup semi-final occurs on Tuesday evening as Argentina clashes with Croatia in the Lusail Iconic Stadium. And we’ve checked out the latest golascorer odds on the big-name players scoring, including Lionel Messi.
We’ve compared all the leading bookmakers and found out where the best value lies, so check out the latest goalscorer betting odds for Argentina v Croatia below.
Lionel Messi Odds to Score
This is Messi’s last chance at landing the biggest prize on the international scene, and he’s scored four goals and provided two assists in his five appearances in Qatar. Argentina will again look to Messi to inspire them to victory as they aim to book a place in the World Cup final for the second time in eight years.
- Lionel Messi to score first - 7/2 with Paddy Power
- Lionel Messi to score anytime - 6/4 with bet365
Julian Alvarez Odds to Score
Alvarez only came into the side after Lautaro Martinez failed to spark in the opening games, and the 22-year-old Manchester City forward has proved the catalyst for Argentina to reach the semi-finals. He scored against Poland and Australia and featured for most of the match against the Netherlands. His dynamism creates more space for Lionel Messi, and he should again start for Argentina in this crucial clash.
- Julian Alvarez to score first - 6/1 with Paddy Power
- Julian Alvarez to score anytime - 5/2 with bet365
Lautaro Martinez Odds to Score
Martinez came into the World Cup in red-hot form and was one of the favourites to lift the golden-boot. He had scored seven goals in his 15 league appearances for Inter this season, but after a disappointing start, he’s now been reduced to cameo appearances off the bench. However, he is the sort of player that thrives on confidence, and if he were to score, it wouldn’t be a shock for him to go on and score again.
- Lautaro Martinez to score first - 11/2 with bet365
- Lautaro Martinez to score anytime - 13/5 with BetUK
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Lautaro Martinez to score first - 11/2
Martinez will be hoping to finally wake up and deliver
Check out all the latest Argentina betting odds.
Ivan Perisic Odds to Score
Perisic is a big game player for Croatia, scoring more than one goal at each of his appearances at a major tournament for his country. He scored two goals at the 2014 World Cup and three in 2018 as Croatia reached the final, and he also scored twice at Euro 2016 and Euro 2020. The midfielder got the crucial equaliser against Japan in the last 16 and is a player that Argentina will need to keep a very close eye on in this clash.
- Ivan Perisic to score first - 12/1 with Betfair
- Ivan Perisic to score anytime - 6/1 with Betfred
Luka Modric Odds to Score
Modric is as important to Croatia as Messi is to Argentina. The Real Madrid midfielder showed he still has an eye for goal when scoring twice in the recent Nations League campaign, including against France. Although he hasn’t scored yet in Qatar, he has bagged five goals in 18 appearances for his club this season, and it would be no surprise to see him go close in this massive game for his country. Check out all the latest Croatia betting odds.
- Luka Modric to score first - 16/1 with bet365
- Luka Modric to score anytime - 6/1 with bet365
Luka Modric to score first - 16/1
The midfield star is a double figure price to score first
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