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Argentina, who earned 6 points to win Group C, matches up with Australia on Saturday, December 3 at 2:00 PM ET in a 2022 World Cup Round of 16 match. Australia finished second in Group D with 6 points.
In this World Cup Round of 16 match, Argentina is -557 to advance, with Australia at +1650. The moneyline says Argentina has a 84.8% chance of winning this match.
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Argentina vs. Australia Match Info
- Game Day: Saturday, December 3, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Argentina Stats and Trends
- Argentina has scored five goals through three matches in this tournament (fourth in World Cup), while Australia has conceded four goals over three matches (22nd in tournament).
- Argentina ranks fourth in the World Cup in goal differential (+3).
- Argentina took on Poland in its previous game and won 2-0. The victorious Argentina side took 25 shots, outshooting Poland by 21.
- Argentina got its goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexis MacAllister against Poland.
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Australia Stats and Trends
- Australia ranks 12th in the World Cup in total goals scored with three (1.0 per game). Argentina ranks ninth in goals given up with two (0.7 per game).
- Australia ranks 18th in the World Cup with a goal differential of -1.
- In its last game on November 30, Australia beat Denmark 1-0. Denmark outshot Australia 15 to eight.
- Mathew Leckie’s goal was Australia’s only in the match.
Argentina vs. Australia Players to Watch
- Lionel Messi has two goals and one assist in World Cup action for Argentina.
- In Argentina’s World Cup matches, Enzo Fernandez has accumulated one goal and one assist.
- Angel Di Maria has provided one assist for Argentina in three matches in the World Cup.
- In three matches in the World Cup for Argentina, Alvarez has one goal.
- In three matches for Australia in World Cup play, Leckie has one goal and one assist.
- Craig Goodwin has scored one goal for Australia in World Cup matches, without an assist.
- Mitchell Duke has added one goal for Australia (in three World Cup matches).
- Riley McGree’s three World Cup appearances have yielded one assist for Australia.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 11.1% | 4 | 1 |
| Australia | 0.2% | 23 | 3 |
Pick to Win Argentina vs. Australia
Our prediction to win is Argentina.
