In a Group C stage match, Poland (1 win, 0 losses, 1 draw) and Argentina (1-1-0) meet Wednesday at Stadium 974 in Doha at 2 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Poland vs. Argentina odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Poland opened its World Cup with a scoreless draw against Mexico, before posting a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia Saturday. MF Piotr Zielinski scored at 39′, before superstar F Robert Lewandowski posted his 1st career World Cup goal at 82′. Lewandowski also has an assist through 2 matches.
Argentina was stunned 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in its opening match before rebounding with a resounding 2-0 victory over Mexico Saturday. F Lionel Messi gave the Argies the lead at 64′, before MF Enzo Fernandez struck for the insurance marker at 87′.
Poland currently sits atop the Group C table with 4 points and a goal differential of plus-2, while Argentina is right behind with 3 points and a plus-1 GD. It’s tied with the Saudis, who have 3 points with a minus-1 GD and play Mexico (1 point, -2 GD) Wednesday.
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Poland vs. Argentina odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Poland +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Argentina -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Draw +350
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +120 | U: -140)
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Prediction
Argentina 1, Poland 1
Moneyline (ML)
A DRAW (+350) is likely to not only get table-topper Poland through, but Argentina will likely get through with a draw, too.
Unless Mexico was to absolutely hammer Saudi Arabia, it’s unlikely to leap frog either of these teams. The only threat is Saudi Arabia, if it can pull another stunner and drop Mexico. That would put the pressure on Poland and Argentina to get through with a win. There will be a lot of scoreboard watching, as the matches are played simultaneously.
POLAND +2 (-160) is also worth a roll of the dice as it is unlikely to get its doors blown off. It’s a safe enough margin for Poland, which has a handful of high-octane offensive players to keep pace with Argentina.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 2.5 (-140) is the play as this match should be low scoring.
Poland has registered 2 total goals through 2 matches, while it has yet to concede a goal, and Argentina has hit the back of the net 3 times while allowing just 2 markers. Look for another defensive slog.
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