Argentina vs Australia Predictions, Best Bets, Odds

Argentina won their second game of the World Cup 2022 against Poland. They had suffered a shock 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia earlier in the tournament. The team won the next two games 2 to 1. They will play against Mexico on Saturday. Lionel Messi played his best game against the Polish team. Julian Alvarez has usurped Lautaro Martinez in midfield. He played well in a false nine position. Argentina will face Brazil on November 25th.

Australia qualified for the knockout phase for only the second time in their history. Graham Arnold's side upset the odds to match the previous accomplishment. Australia finished third in Asian qualification group behind Saudi Arabia and Japan. They needed a penalty shoot-out to overcome Peru in inter-confederation play-offs. Australia were thumped 4-1 by France on matchday one but they responded by beating Tunisia and Denmark 1-0 to go through in second spot.

Argentina and Australia are playing each other in a World Cup group stage match on Saturday. Argentina won their first game against France 3-0. Australia have never reached the quarter-finals of a tournament before. Denmark were disappointing in the group. Argentina will play a deep, physical game with a lot of blocks and tackles.