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England – Argentina Prediction

England logo
England
W W W W D
vs
15:00
15 Jul · Wed
Argentina logo
Argentina
W W W W W
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Referee: TBA
Betting Tip
Top Pick X2 Draw or Argentina 60% confidence
1.45odds
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Argentina arrive on a five-win run averaging 2.8 goals while England lose Quansah to suspension, so a double chance covering Argentina and the draw is the safer call.

Match Probability Engine

Implied from odds
England35% Draw33% Argentina32%

England VS Argentina Prediction

England and Argentina meet in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final, and this prediction expects Argentina's attacking momentum to be the defining factor. England have quietly built a strong run, winning four of their last five and conceding only four goals, though a 0-0 stalemate with Ghana hinted at occasional bluntness up front, and they must now cope without the suspended Quansah. Argentina have been irresistible, winning all five of their latest outings and racking up fourteen goals against Switzerland, Egypt, Cape Verde Islands, Jordan and Austria at an average of 2.8 per match. The sides share no recent head-to-head history at this level, adding intrigue to the tactical battle. On neutral ground, England's organisation will be tested by an Argentina attack brimming with confidence, and the South Americans look the more likely to reach the final.

Odds

England vs Argentina
England — recent matches
11.07 Norway 2 — 1 W
06.07 Mexico 3 — 2 W
01.07 Congo DR 2 — 1 W
27.06 Panama 2 — 0 W
23.06 Ghana 0 — 0 D
Argentina — recent matches
12.07 Switzerland 3 — 1 W
07.07 Egypt 3 — 2 W
03.07 Cape Verde Islands 3 — 2 W
28.06 Jordan 3 — 1 W
22.06 Austria 2 — 0 W

Squad Availability

England

J. Quansah

Argentina

No reported absences

Key Players

England
Harry Kane ST Bayern · 100+ caps · 70+ G · Captain
Jude Bellingham AM Real Madrid · 40+ caps · 7 G
Bukayo Saka RW Arsenal · 45+ caps · 13 G
Phil Foden AM Man City · 40+ caps · 5 G
Declan Rice CDM Arsenal · 65+ caps
Argentina
Lionel Messi AM Inter Miami · 190+ caps · 110 G · Captain
Lautaro Martínez ST Inter Milan · 65+ caps · 30 G
Enzo Fernández CM Chelsea · 40+ caps
Julián Álvarez ST Atlético · 40+ caps · 13 G
Emiliano Martínez GK Aston Villa · 45+ caps

Injuries

England
None reported
Argentina
None reported
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