{"id":13024,"date":"2026-06-19T13:50:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T17:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=13024"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:02:23","slug":"match-preview-argentina-vs-austria-06-22-26-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/world-cup\/match-preview-argentina-vs-austria-06-22-26-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Austria: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Argentina meet Austria at AT&T Stadium on Monday, June 22 at 1:00 PM ET \/ 12:00 PM CT \/ 10:00 AM PT, with the holders looking to seal a Group J knockout place before the final round.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Argentina vs Austria prediction starts with the gap the MD1 performances exposed. Lionel Scaloni’s side dismantled Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City \u2014 Lionel Messi’s hat-trick the centerpiece \u2014 while Austria edged Jordan 3-1 at Levi’s Stadium in a tighter performance than the scoreline suggested. Both teams sit on three points, but the underlying gap is wider than the table reads. A win in Arlington puts the World Cup 2026<\/a> defending champions through with a matchday to spare.<\/p>\n

bet365 prices Argentina<\/a> at -167 to win, the draw at +300, and Austria<\/a> at +475. The market is reflecting form, talent gradient and the second-game momentum the holders have already built.<\/p>\n

Market consensus:<\/strong> Kalshi traders price Argentina at 62%<\/strong>, the draw at 24%<\/strong>, and Austria at 16%<\/strong>. Full breakdown below<\/a>.<\/p><\/p>\n

Argentina vs Austria: Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

The picks lean on Argentina’s clarity in front of goal and Austria’s struggle to create against organized back lines.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Argentina to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-167 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(63%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe holders opened with a 3-0 win and 90 minutes of total control against Algeria; Austria are a step up but still a clear underdog on talent, tempo and tournament pedigree.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Argentina 3-0<\/strong><\/td>\n+1100 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMirrors the MD1 scoreline and slots inside the over-2.5 \/ BTTS-no read; Argentina kept a clean sheet on opening night and shut out Algeria’s only real chance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lionel Messi<\/strong> to score anytime<\/td>\n-111 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(53%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nHat-trick in MD1, four shots on target in 80 minutes, and the penalty box authority that has defined his late-career run with the national team.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n+100 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(50%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArgentina put three past Algeria with another two on the woodwork; even a controlled performance from the favorite has cleared this line all tournament.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: No<\/strong><\/td>\n-125 @ bet365<\/strong><\/a>
(56%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez kept Algeria off the scoresheet entirely; Austria leaned on a Jordan miscue for one of their MD1 goals and could struggle to break Emiliano Martinez’s line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Argentina to win, add Messi anytime for the player-prop value, and treat the 3-0 correct score as the speculative upside leg.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n

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