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As part of Group C, Argentina takes on Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the group phase of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match is scheduled for 5:00 AM ET on Tuesday, November 22.
Sportsbooks have given Argentina odds of -603 to win this match, and Saudi Arabia is at +1667 (with the draw at +629). The moneyline says Argentina has a 85.8% chance of winning this match.
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Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia Match Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
- Game Time: 5:00 AM ET
- Venue: Lusail Iconic Stadium
Argentina Stats and Trends
- While Argentina was second in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying play in goals scored (27 goals overall, 1.6 per game), Saudi Arabia gave up 10 overall (0.6 per game).
- With 27 goals scored and eight conceded, Argentina ranked second in goal differential in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying action.
- In the Round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup, Argentina was eliminated 4-3 by France.
- Angel Di Maria finished the competition with one goal.
- Lionel Messi was also good for one goal and two assists.
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Saudi Arabia Stats and Trends
- Saudi Arabia tallied 34 goals in 18 matches in the World Cup qualifying campaign, while Argentina conceded eight goals.
- In terms of goal differential, Saudi Arabia was fourth in AFC World Cup qualifying play (+24).
- At the 2018 World Cup, Saudi Arabia did not make it beyond the group stage.
- Over the course of the competition, Salman Al Faraj netted one goal.
- Abdullah Otayf also had one assist in the competition.
Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia Players to Watch
- Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez scored seven times and collected four assists in 15 World Cup qualifiers.
- Messi scored seven times for Argentina in World Cup qualifying.
- In World Cup qualifying, Rodrigo De Paul scored one time (in 16 matches) and had five assists.
- Argentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez scored three times and picked up one assist in World Cup qualifying.
- Offensively, Saleh AL-Shehri helped propel Saudi Arabia with seven goals and two assists in 13 World Cup qualifiers.
- Salem Al Dawsari helped spark Saudi Arabia with seven goals and one assist over the course of 13 matches in the most recent World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Feras Albrikan, while playing in six games for Saudi Arabia in the most recent World Cup qualifiers, registered three goals.
- Sultan Alganham accumulated three assists for Saudi Arabia in the most recent World Cup qualifying campaign. He did not tally a goal.
Chances to Win the World Cup
Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
---|---|---|---|
Argentina | 15.4% | 2 | 1 |
Saudi Arabia | 0.1% | 31 | 4 |
Pick to Win Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia
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