Argentina vs Canada Predictions and Match Preview

Argentina vs Canada Prediction

Defending champions Argentina are one step away from reaching the finals of the Copa America 2024 and they cannot ask for a better opposition than Canada. 

Argentina was dominant in the quarter-final clash against Ecuador, however they had to rue miss chances before the opposition bagged a late equalizer to send the game into penalty shootout. 

There were some nerve-racking moments as Messi missed from the spot. However, Emiliano Martinez came to rescue once again, making two saves to keep the Albiceleste in the tournament. 

Messi and co will be looking to emulate the group stage performances when they meet Canada once again in the tournament, having defeated them 2-0 on matchday 1. 

This is a proud moment for Canada as they made full use of the chance to rub shoulders with big names in South America. They have been excellent since the matchday 1 defeat to World Champions, went on to defeat Peru and then hold Chile to a draw. 

In the quarterfinals, Jesse Marsch’s men got the better of Venezuela, who had a 100%-win record in the competition.  

Canada are huge underdogs when they take the field against Argentina on Tuesday.  

Argentina Team News 

Scaloni has a clean bill of health for the semifinal clash and we do not expect any personal changes from the team that lined up against Ecuador. 

Argentina Expected Starting Line-up (4-4-2 Formation) 

Emiliano Martinez – Tagliafico, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Molina – de Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez – Messi, Lautaro Martinez. 

Canada Team News 

It seems like Jesse Marsch has finally found his best eleven and the fluidity was evident in the win against Venezuela. 

Unless otherwise for any last-minute injuries, changes are not expected in this starting line-up as well. 

Canada Expected Starting Line-up (4-2-3-1) 

Crepeau – Davies, Cornelius, Bombito, Johnston – Osorio, Eustaquio, Kone, Millar, Larin – David. 

Argentina to breeze past Canada

There is a gulf in quality between the two teams and Argentina must get a routine victory here.

Lionel Scaloni’s men created around 20 chances and had 10 shots on goal on matchday 1 when they met on matchday 1. I am of the opinion that Argentina is yet to hit top gear and finishing is what letting them down.

Canada tactics are based on a version of gegenpressing, which may work against moderate teams at time.  And they could pay a heavy price while coming against a team like Argentina, who have players filled with individual skills.

We will take Albiceleste to win with over 2.5 goals at full time as the main bet along with 3-0 as the full-time correct score.

We are also backing Lionel Messi to score anytime in the semifinal clash despite failing to find the back of the net in 3 appearances.

Arun- July 8, 2024

Argentina vs Canada Betting Tips

Argentina to win & Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.25 Odds

Argentina 3-0

OK

8.00 Odds

Lionel Messi to score anytime

OK

1.95 Odds