Argentina vs. Egypt Forecast: World Cup Betting Insights, Top Picks, and Additional Analysis

Argentina continues its World Cup defense against Egypt in the Round of 16 in Atlanta.

Lionel Messi’s side eased through the group stage with eight goals in wins over Algeria, Austria and Jordan before needing extra time against Cape Verde in the Round of 32.

Meanwhile, Egypt earned its first ever World Cup win by coming from behind to beat New Zealand, drawing its other matches with Iran and Belgium to finish unbeaten in Group G. It edged past the Socceroos on penalties last Friday, featuring a panenka from Mo Salah. 

Argentina vs. Egypt prediction

We expect a straightforward Argentine win against Egypt today.

Argentina was comfortable playing at low intensity in the group stage, which came back to bite itself when the pressure came on in the Round of 32 against Cape Verde.

Egypt has been a tough watch throughout the tournament, with Salah and Omar Marmoush among the underperformers, despite the former Liverpool man’s penalty heroics.

You have to go back to October in a friendly against Venezuela for the last time Argentina failed to score 2+ goals — a run spanning 10 matches. Lionel Scaloni’s charges will be too strong.

Prediction: Argentina 3, Egypt 0

Argentina vs. Egypt odds

Here are the odds across some notable sportsbooks for who will come out on top in the round of 16 at the World Cup between Argentina and Egypt. If multiple sportsbooks are available in your area, it’s always best to compare odds and go with the most advantageous lines.

Argentina vs. Egypt best bets

Lionel Messi to score anytime (-135 at FanDuel)

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi is enjoying a remarkably impressive World Cup campaign, and we expect the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner to get himself another goal.

Most Argentina attacks still flow through arguably the greatest soccer player of all time. He has netted in his last five competitive internationals, including seven from just four starts at this tournament where he is scoring at a rate of 1.97 per 90 minutes (46 minutes per goal). FanDuel has the best odds for this bet. 

Argentina to score two or more goals (-163 at bet365)

Argentina has now scored 11 goals in four matches at the World Cup, scoring two or more in all three games. It has scored two or more goals in 10 successive matches — the last time it failed to score twice in a World Cup game was against Saudi Arabia in Qatar 2022. bet365 has the best odds for this wager. 

Yasser Ibrahim to be carded (+475 at DraftKings)

Rodrigo De Paul to commit over 1.5 fouls (+200 at bet365)

Rodrigo De Paul to commit over 1.5 fouls in the game is another value bet as the typically aggressive midfielder plays the enforcer role alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez.

De Paul will also have a job on trying to deal with Egypt’s Emam Ashour, who has been fouled on over 2.5 occasions in three of his four appearances at the tournament. bet365 has the best odds for this market.

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How to watch Argentina vs. Egypt

Here is how to watch Argentina vs. Egypt in the Round of 16 of this summer’s World Cup:

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

This match will be broadcast nationally on Fox in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

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