Argentina vs Australia prediction for Saturday’s Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 clash at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan. The kickoff of this game is scheduled at 19:00 UK time. You can follow our free predictions betting tips and preview on this page.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Argentina to Win – 1.21
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Argentina -1.5 Goals Handicap – 1.71
Argentina to Win
Argentina suffered their first defeat in 36 games in their opening game in the World Cup. Since then the Albiceleste won their next two games and are the favorites to win with an 80% possibility after winning eight of their previous ten fixtures. In addition, Argentina won the last three h2h meetings with Australia.
Argentina -1.5 Goals Handicap
Argentina have been imposing themselves in their recent games with large wins. In detail, eight of the Albiceleste’s previous ten fixtures ended with two or more goal margins. On the other hand, Australia’s two of their last three defeats in a World Cup-related match (qualification & finals) ended with two or more goal margin defeats.
Argentina
Despite a shock 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia in their World Cup Group C opener casting plenty of doubt, a much-fancied Argentina came storming back to top their group thanks to clinical 2-0 wins over Mexico and Poland, respectively. Hence the familiar line of ‘Argentina progress from the group stages of the World Cup’ sounds once again, having impressively done so in 13 of their last 14 World Cup finals appearances!
This is the stage where they fell short in 2018, losing 4-3 to eventual champions France, though having won each of their four Round of 16 ties prior to that game, you’d have to fancy them to go at least one better this term. Despite being overwhelming favorites, the two-time world champions now have to deal with the surprise package of Australia.
Australia
After losing their World Cup opener 4-1 to eventual Group D winners France, Australia have caused a massive upset with 1-0 wins over Tunisia and Denmark to progress despite being written off by many. They’ve only ever reached the Round of 16 once before, going down 1-0 to eventual champions Italy in 2006, but having now won two matches in a single World Cup finals tournament for the very first time, the Socceroos will almost certainly have their tails up!
Despite this, their backs will likely be against the wall as they deal with an Argentina side who they trail by 35 spots in the FIFA rankings. They have played the South Americans on six prior occasions, only ever winning their first-ever competitive match (D1, L4 since).
Argentina quickly steadied the ship and find themselves where many have predicted. With the kind of games they played against Mexico and Poland, it’s no wonder that they are the overwhelming favorites to win this match.
Argentina scored two or more goals in eight of their previous ten fixtures and are averaging 2.80 goals per game. With odds of 1.60 at 1Xbet, we predict Argentina to score two or more goals in this game.
No players are reported injured or suspended for Argentina.
Australia’s Fran Karacic is doubtful for personal reasons.
Goalkeeper: Martinez;
Defenders: Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna;
Midfielders: De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister;
Forwards: Messi, Di Maria, Alvarez;
Goalkeeper: Ryan;
Defenders: Degenek, Souttar, Rowles, Behich;
Midfielders: Leckie, Mooy, Irvine, Goodwin;
Forwards: McGree, Duke;
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Argentina beat Australia 1-0 in a friendly in 2007.
Where will this match be played?
Saturday’s game will be played at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for Argentina vs Australia.