Estadio Monumental | International Friendly | Wednesday, October 7 | 12am BST
In what will be an emotional farewell to a certain Lionel Messi, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Argentina vs Benin odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Argentina Vs Benin Odds
The Argentina vs Benin football odds strongly imply only one outcome will transpire in Buenos Aires on Lionel Messi’s final international appearance. The World Cup runners-up are priced at 1/125, the draw is online at 11/1 with the visitors available at 45/1.
Ahead of the game, the Argentina vs Benin betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Argentina Vs Benin Preview
21 years of international football, 207 caps and 125 goals. Lionel Messi will bring down the curtain on his brilliant Argentina career on Wednesday whereby a passionate Buenos Aires crowd will get to wave goodbye to their hero. The score tonight is in some respects irrelevant. However, Messi will want to sign off by finding the back of the net in a comfortable win.
As for Benin, the minnows have only suffered one defeat in their last six internationals. The Cheetahs registered a 2-1 victory over Mauritania on September 29 but they will need a minor miracle to avoid a heavy defeat in South America.
Argentina Vs Benin H2H Record
This will be the first-ever clash between Argentina and Benin. In fact, it’s the Africans maiden clash against a South American nation so although the limelight will be firmly on Lionel Messi, Gernot Rohr’s side will be hoping to make a strong impression.
As for La Albiceleste, they have plenty of history with African nations. The three-time World Cup winners have won 24 of their 31 clashes with the latest coming against Burkino Faso on October 4 whereby they won 7-0.
Argentina Vs Benin Team News
Since Argentina lost to Spain in the World Cup final, Lionel Messi hasn’t featured for Lionel Scaloni. The Argentine boss didn’t use the 39-year-old global superstar for the comfortable friendly wins over Bolivia and Burkino Faso but he will most certainly be starting on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Benin will have to make do without Abdoul Rachid Moumini who wasn’t granted entry to Argentina. Sahid Ngobi is in line to earn his third international cap. Dokou Dodo has returned to his club after featuring in the AFCON qualifiers against Burkina Faso and Mauritania.
Argentina Vs Benin Predicted Lineups
Argentina predicted lineup:
Martinez; Giay, Otamendi, Romero, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Lo Celso, Paz; Messi, Alvarez
Benin predicted lineup:
Djandjinou; Azongnitode, Roche, Tijani, Ourou; Hassane, D’Almeida; Aloko, Olaitan, Ourorou; Tosin
Argentina Vs Benin TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Argentina vs Benin is available to watch live in the UK and Ireland on Premier Sports 2 (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available via the Premier Sports app and website. There is no live radio broadcast of the game but supporters can get post match reaction via talkSPORT on the morning of October 7.
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
Argentina Vs Benin Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- International stats – This will be the first ever clash between the nations.
- Argentina stats – Lionel Scaloni’s side have lost just one of their 14 internationals in 2026.
- Benin stats – The Cheetahs have netted exactly once in each of their last three away games.
Top Betting Angles for Argentina vs Benin
- Over 3.5 goals: Landed in six of Argentina’s last eight in all competitions. Online at 1/5.
- BTTS (No): Argentina have kept back-to-back clean sheets. Our football betting markets have BTTS (No) available at 2/9.
- Anytime goalscorers: Lionel Messi (1/12), Lautaro Martinez (1/7), Julian Alvarez (3/10) and Nico Paz (1/2) are worth considering.
Argentina Vs Benin Prediction
We are going to predict a comfortable win for Argentina with Lionel Messi signing off with a goal in Buenos Aires. It’s written in the stars, isn’t it?
Prediction: Argentina 4-0 Benin
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