- Argentina has -625 odds to win in regulation and -2000 to move on to the next round.
- There is a 3-goal total set for the match.
- Lionel Messi has -168 odds to score a goal.
MIAMI – The defending 2022 World Cup champions are back in action on Friday at 6 p.m. EST as Argentina takes on Cape Verde in the Round of 32 for a chance to advance.
Unfortunately, Vozinha and Cape Verde will match up beyond their means with this one, as legal sports betting sites have no faith in them to win here at all in regulation or to advance.
Note: Gamelines on World Cup betting sites only count towards the 90 minutes of regulation time and any extra stoppage time. They do not include the two 15-minute overtime periods or penalty shootouts.
Argentina Vs. Cape Verde Betting Lines
- To Advance: Argentina (-2000) vs. Cape Verde (+950)
- Reg. Moneyline: Argentina (-625) vs. Cape Verde (+1700), Draw (+675)
- Reg. Spread: Argentina -2
- Reg. Total: 3 Goals
Argentina and Cape Verde went down completely different routes in the group stage. Argentina smoked through going 3-0-0 with a massive 8-1 goal differential. Cape Verde went 0-3-0 for a draw in every match and only scored two goals. That will not cut it here against Argentina.
Even on the head-to-head stats, Argentina sits far ahead in average goals (2.67 to .67), average goal differential (+2.3 to +0), average expected goals (1.97 to 0.97), and time of possession (62% to 41%).
The strongest factor holding up Cape Verde in this one is goalkeeper Vozinha and his 83% save percentage, along with two clean sheets to show for. On the other side is Emiliano Martinez, who’s allowed just one goal.
The elite goalkeeping in this one could potentially keep this one low scoring and close, meaning a lean on Cape Verde +2 and under three total goals.
Lionel Messi Anytime Goal Odds Vs Cape Verde
We cannot talk about Argentina and not mention Messi’s anytime goal odds. He leads all players with six goals and is heavily favored to add at least one more in this one. In order, he scored a hat trick against Algeria, a brace vs. Austria, and one goal against Jordan.
Messi Anytime Goal Odds
- Anytime: -168
- 2+ Goals: +230
- 3+ Goals: +900
