In a Group C group statge match, Argentina (0 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws) and Mexico (0-0-1) meet Saturday at Lusail Iconic Stadium. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. ET (FS1/Telemundo). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Argentina vs. Mexico odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
Argentina was on the short end of the most stunning upset early at this World Cup, or perhaps any other, as it fell 2-1 to Saudi Arabia Tuesday. Argentina outshot the Saudis 13-3, including a 6-2 margin in shots on goal, while possessing the ball 68.0% of the time.
All was going well for the Argies, as F Lionel Messi put his nation up 1-0 on a penalty kick at 10′, and at half time, Argentina was doing what was expected. However, goals from F Saleh Al-Shehri and M Salem Al-Dawsari at 48′ and 53′ proved to be too much to overcome.
Mexico played to a scoreless draw against Poland Tuesday in a match in which it outshot its opponent 11-6, including 4-2 in shots on goal.
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Argentina vs. Mexico odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Argentina -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Mexico +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Draw +300
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +130 | U: -150)
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Prediction
Argentina 1, Mexico 1
Moneyline (ML)
DRAW (+300) is a strong play, as Argentina looks to bounce back, and Mexico seeks the back of the net for the first time at this World Cup.
Mexico (+600) might be worth a roll of the dice with a small-unit wager for the chance to multiply your initial stake times 6 if you aren’t sold on the draw.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 2.5 (-150) is worth playing in this Group C battle.
Argentina will likely be pushing the pace of play trying to get on the board early, trying to wash the bad taste of the loss to Saudi Arabia out of its mouth.
Mexico played to a scoreless draw against Poland, and it wasn’t even really close to getting on the board. El Tri played sound defense and should keep Argentina at bay in another low-scoring affair.
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