Argentina vs. Australia prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for World Cup 2022 Round of 16

Argentina are looking to win the World Cup in 2022. They lost the opening game to Saudi Arabia, but they are now ready to push through the knockout stage. Australia shocked Denmark in the group stage finale. It's only their second-ever World cup knockout game. The last time they were there, they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.

Argentina are heavy favorites to beat Australia. Australia lost to France 4-1 in their only group stage match. Argentina excels at finding ways to win when they don't have their best.

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Angel Di Maria is not fit enough to play for Argentina. Alexis Mac Allister is likely to start in midfield. Bailey Wright's mother-in-law passed away shortly after the win over Denmark. Australia have no injury worries. Graham Arnold has deployed three different right-backs in the three group stage matches. Milos Degenek is the most likely choice.

Argentina and Australia have met twice before, with Argentina winning both. Lionel Messi created nine chances in the World Cup this year, while Antoine Griezmann created 11. Harry Souttar is tied for second in World Cups with 20 clearances, behind only Kalidou Koulibaly of Senegal with 25. S outtar has a better aerial duel win percentage (73.3%) than anyone tied or above him in volume of successful aerial duels.

Argentina and Australia have met twice before, with Argentina winning both. Lionel Messi's nine chances created this World Cup are tied for second in the tournament behind only the 11 created by Antoine Griezmann. Harry Souttar is tied with Kalidou Koulibaly of Senegal for the second most clearances with 20 and is second with 11 aerial duels won.

Argentina lost the opening game of the World Cup 2022 to Saudi Arabia. Argentina have conceded just 0.74 expected goals through three matches. Australia have scored three goals on just 1.73 xG.

Argentina are going to win to nil and under 2.5 goals. Argentina are exhausted after a gruelling group stage and they won't want to empty the tank just to pick out a third or fourth goal. Australia is not going score. Argentina should advance comfortably. The odds are watered down by massive volume.

Argentina vs. Australia is a World Cup 2022 Round of 16 clash. It will be played at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Argentina vs Australia live stream and TV channel are available in some of the major global territories.