2022 Champions Argentina Take On Surprise Package Cape Verde In Miami
Miami Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 | 11pm BST
Ahead of the next installment of the Lionel Messi show, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Argentina vs Cape Verde preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Argentina Vs Cape Verde Preview
Having won all three group games, conceding just a single goal, Argentina are very much getting into their stride. Lionel Scaloni’s charges are tipped to go deep into the tournament and are expected to make lightwork of World Cup newbies Cape Verde.
And with Lionel Messi starring once again on the global stage, the Blue Sharks know just how difficult it will be to contain the six-goal top scorer. Especially as Messi bagged a treble against Algeria, a brace against Austria and a stunning late free-kick against Jordan.
Messi is the second-favourite in the World Cup top goalscorer odds market but if he can add to his tally against 40-year-old hero Vozinha, he’ll better Kylian Mbappe’s price and move closer in his quest to land the top scorer gong, something of which has evaded the eight-time Ballon d’or winner so far.
Argentina Vs Cape Verde H2H Record
Argentina and Cape Verde have never met in international football so there is no H2H record to go on. In terms of recent form, the South Americans have won their last ten on the bounce whereas the Blue Sharks are undefeated in five which of course, included the 0-0 draw with World Cup betting favourites Spain.
Argentina Vs Cape Verde Team News
Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister and Rodrigo De Paul are all expected to return to Argentina’s starting XI. The latter was given the night off against Jordan whereas Messi and Mac Allister came off the bench. Tottenham’s Cristian Romero is also expected to start having recovered from a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Jamiro Monteiro and Kevin Lenini are set to start after their injury concerns. 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha will once again start in between the sticks. The unattached star famously kept clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia in the group stages.
Argentina’s last six in all comps:
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Cape Verde’s last six in all comps:
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Argentina Vs Cape Verde Predicted Lineups
Argentina’s predicted lineup:
E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, Li Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Almada; Messi, La Martinez.
Cape Verde’s predicted lineup:
Vozinha; Moreira, Pico, Diney, S. Cabral; Lenini; Mendes, Duarte, Monteiro, J. Cabral; Livramento
Argentina Vs Cape Verde TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Argentina vs Cape Verde is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 11pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Argentina Vs Cape Verde Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first ever meeting between Argentina and Cape Verde
- Argentina World Cup stats – The Albiceleste have won their last ten games by an aggregate score of 27-2
- Cape Verde World Cup stats – The Blue Sharks haven’t conceded a second-half goal in any of their last six games
Top Betting Angles for Argentina vs Cape Verde
Over 2.5 goals: Has landed in seven of Argentina’s last seven. Online at 8/13.
BTTS (No): The Albicelestre have shipped just twice in their last 900 minutes of action. Available at 2/5.
Anytime goalscorers: Lionel Messi (4/7), Lautaro Martinez (1/1) and Julian Alvarez (1/1) all offer value.
Argentina Vs Cape Verde Prediction
Unsurprisingly, the Argentina vs Cape Verde odds favour the South American giants and we are backing the 2022 winners to sail to victory. Especially with Lionel Messi flourishing in front of goal.
Prediction: Argentina 3-0 Cape Verde
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