Expert Picks

Algeria is not a bad team by any means as they made a pretty solid run in last years AFCON tournament. That being said, come on, this is Argentina. Argentina are the reigning 2022 World Cup champions, and have the vast majority of the same squad that made them so good, while adding new talent like Nico Paz from Como. I'm banking on Argentina to handle the over on this game, and I believe they are more than capable of scoring three goals by themselves against an Algeria backline that will be overwhelmed for 90 minutes.

Before you bet on this match understand that there is a world where Lionel Messi doesn't playin in this match. Even if he does not play, I'm still betting Argentina to win this match in convincing fashion. Yes, Messi is a big deal, but this team has a wildly good attack even if he decides to sit this match out. Look for players like Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, and Nico Paz to find the back of the net multiple times, as Argentina look to not repeat their first match of the group stage incident of the 2022 World Cup.