Here are the best Lionel Messi odds for his final game for Argentina, against Benin at the Estadio Monumental tonight. Kick-off is at midnight UK time (12am on Wednesday 7 October), and Messi is 1/9 to score.
Messi announced his international retirement on 31 August, so he was called up for this game only. It will be his 208th cap. He has 125 goals for Argentina, and he also scored eight times at this summer’s World Cup.
In addition, he arrives in good form, with 12 goals in 13 Inter Miami appearances since the World Cup final. That run includes a goal in each of his last four games. Benin, meanwhile, have lost heavily to stronger teams, including 5-1 to Togo and 4-0 to Nigeria. As a result, they are 125/1 to win tonight.
Lionel Messi odds vs Benin
| Market | Best odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Messi to score anytime | 1/9 | 10bet |
| Messi to score first | 6/4 | Sky Bet |
| Messi to score two or more | 1/2 | Sky Bet |
| Messi to score a hat-trick | 19/10 | Betway |
These Lionel Messi odds are the best UK prices on Oddschecker at 12:20pm on 6 October.
Lionel Messi has the shortest odds in every goalscorer market. After him, Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez are next at 10/3 to score first.
Best Lionel Messi odds bet: hat-trick at 19/10
At 1/9, backing Messi to score at any time offers very little value. However, the hat-trick at 19/10 with Betway is a more interesting price on a night built around him.
Argentina have scored 11 goals without reply in their two games since the World Cup final, beating Bolivia 4-0 and Burkina Faso 7-0. On top of that, Benin lost 5-1 to Togo in June and 4-0 to Nigeria last October. So Argentina’s players will be looking to set Messi up all night.
Back Messi to score a hat-trick at 19/10 with Betway
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Are there any Lionel Messi specials?
We checked the main UK bookmakers on the day of the game and found no Lionel Messi specials or odds boosts for his farewell. If any appear before kick-off, we will add them here.
For our full match preview and best bets, see our Argentina vs Benin predictions and betting tips.
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