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Argentina battles Canada in the semifinal of Copa America Tuesday from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Argentina vs. Canada odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Argentina, which won Copa America in 2021 and the World Cup in 2022, has been on an international tear behind F Lionel Messi and G Emiliano Martinez. Argentina hasn’t looked as impressive as expected, but it is still among the final 4 nations. It beat Canada 2-0, Chile 1-0 and Peru 2-0 in the group stage and defeated Ecuador in a quarterfinal 4-2 on penalty kicks after tying 1-1 in regulation.
Canada, which was just 1-1-2 in the 4 friendlies leading up to Copa America, has an impressive roster that is captained by star Bayern Munich D Alphonso Davies. It did make the 2022 World Cup but lost all 3 group stage games. As for Copa America, it lost to Argentina 2-0 in the tournament opener before topping Peru 1-0 and tying Chile 0-0. In the knockout stage, it beat Venezuela 4-3 on penalty kicks after tying 1-1.
Canada sits 48th on the FIFA World Rankings, while Argentina is No. 1.
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Argentina vs. Canada odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Argentina -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Canada +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000) | Draw +370 (bet $100 to win $370)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -122)
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Argentina vs. Canada picks and predictions
Prediction
Argentina 1, Canada 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Canada (+1000) is capable of winning this match. It has top-notch quality like Davies, but surrounding him with capable talent has been the difficult part. Canada ended with 9 fewer shots and 7 fewer shots on frame than Argentina in the group stage match between these 2 teams.
While the draw is the only playable side, especially considering both teams did so in the quarterfinals, it still isn’t suggested here, and AVOIDING a moneyline play is the smart decision.
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-122).
Neither team has scored at will in this tournament, and it has generally been one with fewer goals.
Argentina has a top-tier keeper and other EPL players like Manchester United D Lisandro Martinez and Tottenham D Cristian Romero. Argentina has gone Under this total in all 4 games, holding a clean sheet in 3 of those 4.
Canada has gone Under in all 4 as well, going Under 1.5 goals in 2 of the 4. Considering these trends for both sides and the backline talent available for both squads, BET UNDER 2.5 (+122).
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