A semi-final between two giants of international football is upon us on Wednesday evening as Thomas Tuchel’s England take on Argentina in Atlanta.
England progressed past Norway in the quarter-final, with two goals from Jude Bellingham, including a 93rd-minute winner, enough to get them into the semi-final. They have shown real strength and resilience to get here, and will need to show it again to beat Argentina.
Argentina have had a lot of scrutiny thrown at them throughout this tournament from the media and public. Many believe they have had some favourable refereeing decisions which has helped them progress. However, they to have shown grit, determination and downright brilliance to produce some late goals to get them into the last four.
England vs Argentina Bet Builder Tip
- Over 2.5 goals (11/8)
- Lionel Messi to score or assist (10/11)
- Jude Bellingham over 1.5 shots on target (13/5)
- Alexis Mac Allister over 1.5 fouls (6/5)
ODDS: 22/1 with Bet MGM
BEST BET BUILDER TIP – Over 2.5 goals @ 11/8
I think there will be goals in this one, and I think over 2.5 goals is great odds at 11/8. So far at this World Cup, there have been more than 2.5 goals in four of England’s six matches, while there have been more than 2.5 goals in five of Argentina’s six games. Argentina have scored 17 goals in that time, while England have scored 13. Both teams will be right up for it from the off, and I think it’ll be end-to-end. Over 2.5 goals is a good bet here.
Lionel Messi to score or assist (10/11)
I think Lionel Messi will shine once more on Wednesday in Atlanta. The little wizard is the joint top scorer at the competition so far, with eight goals in six appearances so far. In that time, he has also chipped in with two assists. I think he will have plenty of chances here, and I expect him to cause England a lot of problems at the back. Taking him to either score or assist at odds of 10/11 is an excellent addition to this bet builder.
Jude Bellingham over 1.5 shots on target (13/5)
Jude Bellingham has been England’s main man at this World Cup and is almost definitely their player of the tournament, if not the player of the tournament overall. The Real Madrid midfielder has scored six goals in six appearances so far, with a total of 17 shots and 11 shots on target. That gives him an average of just under two shots on target per game, and I think he’s good odds to have a couple of shots on target here against Argentina.
ALTERNATIVE BET – Jude Bellingham to score @ 17/5
With an average of a goal a game and two goals last time out for Bellingham, he’s good odds to add to his World Cup goal tally here at 17/5. I wouldn’t be surprised if he bags another goal in this one and continues his role as England’s main man.
Alexis Mac Allister over 1.5 fouls (6/5)
I think this will be Argentina’s hardest task so far, and I think it’ll be a real midfield battle. We know Alexis Mac Allister can match the best midfielders in the world, and he won’t shy away from any battles in the middle. He averages exactly one foul per game at this World Cup and is coming up against the likes of Elliot Anderson, who has been fouled nine times in six matches. Declan Rice, who is fighting to be fit in this one following his half-time substitution against Norway, will also make for a difficult opponent. I think 6/5 is good odds for Mac Allister to make a couple of fouls here.
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