- Recent form (Argentina): Argentina are on a 10-0-0 run across their last 10 matches in all competitions, conceding just 0.70 goals per game.
- Recent form (England): England are on a 7-2-1 streak, averaging 1.80 goals scored and conceding just 0.80 per game over their last 10 in all competitions.
Two elite teams meet at Atlanta Stadium
England
England head into the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup having won 7 of their 10 games, drawing 2 and losing once. Thomas Tuchel has been in charge of the Three Lions since 1st January 2025 and he has brought a compact, structured style that is fast and deadly in transition.
Argentina
Argentina, meanwhile, have been flawless on their run to the knockout rounds, with Lionel Scaloni's men going 10-0-0 and conceding just 7 goals in that time. Their 4-1-3-2 or 4-3-3 formation is a liquid one that is built around the movement of Lionel Messi through the middle third, who then accelerates the ball forward in a heartbeat with his elite first touch and quick decisions.
Messi vs Bellingham – a clash of the titans
Harry Kane has found his groove with 4 goals in his last 5 appearances for England, and his predatory instincts in the penalty area could be the difference for Tuchel's team. They have no shortage of talent in midfield, however, with Jude Bellingham having already bagged 4 goals in the knockout stage and making a fantastic impact on the game.
Lionel Scaloni's side have been calm in pressure situations, as their selective pressing style has allowed them to remain composed and patient before they can pounce. Their liquid style is a perfect combination of patient build-up, incisive creativity.
Game time
England are 2.5 favorites for this clash, as Argentina come in at 2.88 with the draw sitting at 3.2. With both sides in blistering form, we're going to stay away from the odds for our main bet and instead back under 2.5 goals at 1.68 to capture the tense nature of this fixture. Both teams to score, however, also looks a good fit at 1.92.
Argentina's run of form is simply unreal, and we're backing the Albiceleste to nick it in this clash of giants at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
- England have won 3-2 against Mexico and 2-1 after extra time against Norway in their previous 2 results, while Argentina have posted a 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde, a 3-2 win over Egypt and a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland.
