Argentina vs Australia: prediction for the World Cup match

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3 December 11:00 UTC

On December 3, Argentina will take on Australia for the World Cup clash. Who will advance into the quarterfinals? The answer is in our prediction.

Argentina vs Australia Prediction and Betting Tips (03.12.2022)

Command Analysis

Argentina

Argentina national team was considered a clear favourite in the group with Poland, Saudi Arabia and Mexico. But Lionel Scaloni's team got off to a poor start: they dominated throughout the first half of the game against Saudi Arabia, but scored only once. Albiceleste conceded twice after the half-time and were unable to strike back.

A 1:2 defeat left no margin for error. Lionel Messi was instrumental for Albiceleste in their 2:0 victory over Mexico in the second match, he scored a crucial opening goal. Argentina still needed to beat Poland in order to advance into the playoffs and they fully delivered - two goals in the second half brought Argentina a top spot in the group.

Australia

Australia national team was not expected to make it into the playoffs. Graham Arnold's team played against France, Denmark and Tunisia, European teams were heavily favoured in this group. In the first match team took a predictable 1:4 defeat from France, but that loss didn't discourage Australia. An accurate header from Matthew Duke brought Australia three points in a game against Tunisia.

But even after that victory, Australia still needed to beat Denmark in order to advance into the playoffs. European team was a clear favourite of the match. Denmark played better on the offense, but Australia managed to keep a clean sheet and orchestrated one goal-scoring attack - Matthew Leckie scored a winner and led Australia into the playoffs.

Trends

СтавкаCorrect score 2:0

Two latest matches of Argentina finished by that score

4.75

СтавкаArgentina to score in the second half

This bet played in two latest matches of Argentina

1.31

СтавкаAustralia to not score

Argentina conceded no goals in two latest matches

1.51

Tip and bets

1.67Handicap (-1.5) on Argentina

Argentina suffered a defeat in the first match of the group stage, but managed to get a play-off spot anyway. Team had a difficult match against Mexico, but after that Albiceleste secured a victory over Poland quite easily. Australia will have a hard time stopping such an efficient offensive line, so South American side is more likely to win here.

Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Argentina

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3.79Argentina to win by two goals

After a defeat to Saudi Arabia, Albiceleste will surely be more cautious on defense. Their offensive line has the ability to break through any defense, so favourite will probably secure a comfortable victory over Australia.

Our second bet is on Argentina to win by two goals

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