In their final Group Stage match Wednesday, Spain (1-0-1) takes on Argentina (1-1-0) in a 7 a.m. ET kickoff at Saitama Stadium. Below, we preview the Spain vs. Argentina odds and lines, and make our best Summer Olympics bets, picks and predictions.
Spain played well in Euro 2020, and while most of those players will not be on the pitch, they will have an impressive young core on the field. MF Pedri Gonzalez should be the star in the middle.
Argentina’s only win, in which D Facundo Medina netted an early goal, was over Egypt. It’s only other match was a 2-0 loss to Australia. This will be a tough test for Argentina as a win puts it atop the group.
Spain vs. Argentina: Odds, picks and predictions
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- Money line: Spain -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Argentina +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Draw +240
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)
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Prediction
Spain 1, Argentina 0
Money line (ML)
“LEAN” to SPAIN (-115) as it’s the more talented side. It’s also the only team in Group C to not look at all flawed.
While it drew with Egypt, Spain had almost four times the shots and 71% of possession. Its other match was a 1-0 win over Australia. While it just needs a draw to win the group, this could be a statement match for the better side.
Argentina has 1 goal by a defender and hasn’t been able to get much going. It’d be shocking to see Argentina score against a dominant Spanish defense.
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Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-135) as the teams just haven’t scored often. There have been only 4 goals in all four games so far in Group C play.
With that in mind, I wouldn’t bet on this being a goal-heavy match. Spain GK Unai Simon, who plays club soccer with Athletic Bilbao, has yet to allow a goal so far this tournament.
Spain has a great goalkeeper and the Argentinian forwards combined for just 5 shots in their first two games. Argentina has yet to see any forward or midfielder net a goal.
The Under is the easy play as the teams have combined for 2 goals scored so far.
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