Argentina – Australia : Preview & Prediction
Argentina and Australia measure forces , in a meeting for the World Cup (Round of 16). There is no record of official confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last meeting was on 11-09-2007 and ended with the result: Australia (0-1) Argentina.
The team arrives at this stage of the World Cup (Round of 16) after having finished the group stage in 1st place in Group C with 6 points earned. Argentina won 8, tied 1 and lost 1 of its last 10 matches played for all competitions. Defensive solidity has been one of their strengths, as they have only conceded goals in 2 of their last 10 games, and their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored at least one goal in each of their last 10 games. This is a team that often scores first: it has opened the scoring in 14 of its last 15 games, of those 14 it has reached halftime in the lead in 12 and managed to hold the advantage until the end of the 90′ in 12.
Argentina starts this match after a victory, 0-2, against Poland, adding this way the second triumph in a row in this World 2022: the team’s goals were signed by Julián Álvarez and Alexis Mac Allister. It should be noted that the Argentines finished in 1st place in Group C with 6 points. The ”Scaloneta” is expected to operate in a 4-3-3 tactical system, with the aim of trying to take advantage of counterattacks. In any case, it is expected that Argentina will adopt a more offensive posture, aiming to get the first goal of the match. In this design, the three men who should adopt a more offensive posture are Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez and Ángel Di María. All players are available for this match.
In the last 10 games Australia has won 7 and lost 3. Their attack has been scoring with regularity, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and has only managed 1 turnover.
The Australian team enters this round motivated after a 1-0 victory against Denmark, thus adding a second straight win in this World Cup 2022: the only goal of the match was scored by Mathew Leckie. It should be noted that the Australians finished 2nd in Group D with 6 points. Australia usually plays in a 4-4-2 formation, favoring offensive transitions and channeling their attack through the side corridors. The two arrows aimed at the “enemy’s” crossbar will be Mitchell Duke and Riley McGree, and the man whose mission is to define his team’s attacks is midfielder Aaron Mooy. All players are available for this game.
Argentina – Australia : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
