I think most people would have predicted Argentina to emerge from their group but if you foresaw the Socceroos making it to the Round of 16 then more power to you. The traders have priced this knockout encounter as a rather one-sided affair but we'll take you through some of the most popular betting markets and the latest odds provided by Betfair...
Defeat to Saudi Arabia was not what anyone expected to start Argentina's World Cup campaign but despite that stunning upset, they would go on to win Group C. Lionel Messi scored the key goal against stubborn Mexican resistance and since that ball hit the back of the net, Scaloni's men have looked impressive and have once more become one of the betting favourites to win the whole thing.
We've added plenty of new player prop bets that are available around 24-48 hours before kick-off including tackles, assists and Shots on Target. You can check out all our latest prices for this one via the Latest Argentina vs Australia Odds button below.
Latest Argentina vs Australia Odds
When it comes to the Socceroos, they also started the tournament with a defeat. The 4-1 reversal to France was far more expected than what happened to Argentina but they came back to grind out two 1-0 wins against Tunisia and Denmark.
That victory against the side FIFA rank in the top ten was more than a smash and grab job and the Danes weren't exactly creating wave after wave of chances. Australia's defence should not be taken for granted but the quality they'll face on Saturday evening will be of a different level altogether.
The odds in the Match Result market are about what most people would expect. Argentina are 1/5 to win in 90 minutes with the draw a 6/1 shot and the upset can be backed at 14/1.
World Cup Betting Odds
If you want action away from the main market with a bit more value then you can get 4/6 on Argentina to win the game without conceding. The over 2.5 goals market is 8/11 and if you think Australia will be better than the general thought they 13/8 on BTTS is a play. Remember the Socceroos have scored in every game they've played so far in this World Cup and their over 0.5 goals is a 6/4 shot.
Messi is a 4/6 shot to score anytime with both Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez slightly longer at 5/4. Mathew Leckie is 9/1 to score for the second game in a goal with Jamie MacLaren and Jason Cummings both 6/1 shots.
Betfred will payout for anytime goalscorers if they score in Extra Time in addition to normal time, so that is an extra enhancement if playing this market.
One other price to consider is the 7/5 you can get on Argentina to win both halves. If it is as one-sided as many expect then getting an odds-against price in an Albicelestes win market is more than tempting.
*All prices correct at the time of writing.
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