LiontipsArgentina vs Saudi Arabia. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 World Cup
Command Analysis
Argentina national team got qualified for the World Cup quite easily. Lionel Scaloni's men were considered favourites for a ticket to Qatar, along with Brazil, long before the start of qualifying campaign. Albiceleste finished 2nd in the South American section with 39 points, six behind the top-placed Brazil.
After the end of qualifying campaign, Argentina managed to win the newfound Finalissima tournament, beating the winner of the European championship. Argentina secured a 3:0 victory over Italy and became the first ever holder of the trophy. Prior to the World Cup, Argentina secured a 5:0 victory over UAE in a friendly game.
Saudi Arabia national team got qualified for the second successive World Cup, it is a great result for them. In the qualification Herve Renard's men ended up in a group with Japan, Australia, Oman, China and Vietnam. Japanese side was considered main favourite of the group, but the Falcons managed to beat them to a 1st place.
Saudi Arabia won their group with 23 points, beating Japan by one point and 3rd-placed Australia by eight points. Prior to the start of the World Cup, the Falcons secured a 1:0 victory over Iceland, suffered a 0:1 defeat to Croatia and had a 1:1 draw against Panama.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Saudi Arabia suffered two of 14 defeats by that score
СтавкаArgentina to score in each of the halves
This bet played in five latest matches of Argentina
СтавкаSaudi Arabia to not score
Argentina conceded no goals in five latest matches
Tip and bets
Argentina national team will surely try to pick up the three points from the first match against Saudi Arabia. Albiceleste are much better than the opponent, but we are not expecting a blow out here. The Falcons have a World Cup experience and they are quite successful on defense. Argentina will try to save the energy for two other matches, so they will try to get a victory without too much of an effort.
Our prediction - total under three goals
Argentina national team is a clear favourite of this match. Albiceleste should be able to secure a comfortable victory over the weakest team of the group, we believe that Argentina will settle for a two-goal win.
Our second bet is on Argentina to win by two goals
