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Argentina – Algeria Prediction

Argentina

W D W D L

01:00

17 Jun · Wed

Algeria

W D W

Venue: Arrowhead Stadium Referee: TBA

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3 picks

Top Pick

Total Team 1 Over: 1.5 Argentina over 1.5 goals 70% confidence

1.58odds

Argentina scored two or more in four of their last five (3.2 average) and conceded just once across the run, while Algeria have been inconsistent defensively.

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1X 80%

Argentina or draw

2.48 odds

Total Team 2 Under: 1.5 66%

Algeria under 1.5 goals

1.10 odds

Argentina VS Algeria Prediction

The reigning world champions begin their defence as Argentina meet Algeria, a tie pitting relentless winners against a North African side eager to impress. Argentina set the tone of any group they enter, but an opener still demands focus, and Algeria have the individual quality to make life awkward. Both coaches will treat the night as a platform for the weeks ahead.

Argentina relentless in front of goal

Argentina have won all five, scoring heavily: 5-0 over Zambia, 2-1 against Mauritania, 2-0 versus Angola, 6-0 against Puerto Rico and 1-0 over Venezuela, a remarkable average of 3.2 scored and 0.2 conceded, though several came against lighter opposition. Lionel Messi is in the squad while managing a hamstring issue, and defenders Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel are working back from knocks but were selected, with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez ensuring the goals keep coming.

Algeria swinging between extremes

Algeria's form swings widely: a 0-1 loss to the Netherlands, a 0-0 draw with Uruguay, a 7-0 thrashing of Guatemala, a 0-2 defeat to Nigeria and a 1-0 win over Congo DR, averaging 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane recovered from a facial fracture to make the squad, with no other major absentees, and captain Riyad Mahrez and in-form forward Mohamed Amoura carry the threat.

Prediction: Argentina's scoring habit is the safest read

The teams have rarely met and never at a World Cup, leaving recent numbers to do the talking. This Argentina versus Algeria prediction is built on the champions' scoring consistency rather than the obvious result: Argentina hit two or more in four of their last five, so Argentina over 1.5 goals offers the cleaner value. Around it, an Argentina-or-draw double chance reflects their unbeaten run, and Algeria, against a miserly defence, are tipped to stay under 1.5.