Under Tuchel, England delivered a perfect result in the qualifiers. However, at the World Cup, they stumbled in the second round, failing to score against Ghana. They drew again in regulation only once, in the quarterfinals against Norway, but won all other matches. Against the Scandinavians, they managed to secure victory in extra time thanks to Bellingham’s second goal of the match.
Argentina, under Scaloni, have won everything possible, including the World Cup in Qatar. This time, they breezed through the main round, with Messi scoring six goals. Things got much more difficult afterward. They needed extra time to beat both Cape Verde and Switzerland (when playing with a numerical advantage in the quarterfinals), and against Egypt, they pulled off a comeback, winning 3-2 by scoring twice in the final minutes.
Tuchel’s side averages 1.8 goals scored per match, conceding significantly less—just 0.8. The reigning world champions score 2.9 goals per match on average and concede 0.7.
Previous Matches: England vs Argentina
There have been eight matches in total, with the British winning half and losing twice—once in regular time in 1986 and once in extra time in 1998.
Kane and company are favored slightly. However, the recommended bet is on “both teams to score” (odds – 1.95).
England vs Argentina: Key Statistics and Trends
England have won six of their last eight matches
50% of England’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.6
Argentina have drawn two out of three playoff matches in regulation time
50% of Argentina’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.6
England vs Argentina: Possible Starting Lineups
England usually play with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pickford – O’Riley, Guehi, Stones, Konsa – Elliot Anderson, Rice – Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke – Kane. Henderson and Livramento are injured, Quansah is serving a suspension.
Argentina use a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Martinez – Tagliafico, Lisandro Martinez, Romero, Molina – Paredes, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, De Paul – Alvarez, Messi. Balerdi will miss out again.
