Argentina vs. Algeria World Cup Picks & Preview (Jun 16)

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Argentina vs. Algeria Picks – World Cup Group H Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 16)

Match Result	Odds
Argentina	-210
Tie	+330
Algeria	+700

How to Watch

When: Tuesday, June 16, 9:00 PM ET
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
How to Watch: FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Universo

Argentina vs. Algeria Preview

Argentina’s World Cup defense starts against Algeria. This will be quite the challenge for Messi and the guys, yet nothing they haven’t encountered in recent times. The African team is searching for a sensation, and be sure that they have what it takes to make one.

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Argentina Stats & Team News

Argentina has 7 wins in a row, and not just that. Apart from beating their rivals, the world champs have allowed only one goal during this victorious stretch, a feat that deserves respect and credit.

Sure, the rivals weren’t that tough (Angola, Mauritania, Zambia, Honduras, Iceland), but even so, their defensive strength deserves mention. Just remember that the Gauchos cruised past the World Cup qualifiers without any problems.

Likely Lineup: Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Martinez, Tagliafico; Simeone, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Gonzalez; Martinez, Messi

Algeria Stats & Team News

The Algerian team comes into this World Cup in fine form, having won their last two games and not allowing a single goal in 5 of their previous 6 appearances. Just to mention, that along the way, Algeria met with Uruguay, 0-0, the Netherlands, 1-0, and Bolivia, 4-0 in the most recent contest.

Judging by this, anyone can conclude that the Algerians are a very good tactical unit. Head coach Vladimir Petkovic has a great relationship with the players, and he is generally known as someone who prefers tough battles and isn’t that keen on playing high-efficiency matches.

Likely Lineup: Mastil; Belghali, Mandi, Bensebaini, Ait-Nouri; Aouar, Zerrouki; Mahrez, Maza, Chaibi; Gouiri

Head to Head Stats

There was one game between the two nations in 2007, when Argentina won 4-3. It was a friendly international.

Argentina vs. Algeria Picks

Algeria is a good team, have no doubt about that, but Argentina is one of the top candidates to win this tournament. Their individual quality is much higher, and that’s why we pick Gauchos.

Free World Cup Pick: Argentina

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