Argentina vs Austria Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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The Argentinians made light work of winning their opening fixture, thanks in no small part to another masterclass from Lionel Messi. They now take on the Austrians in Arlington, Texas.
Those in attendance in Kansas City saw the Algerians brushed aside by an unrelenting Argentinian team that dominated throughout. Meanwhile, in California, the Austrians made light work of beating Jordan, winning by three goals to one. They too should come into this fixture feeling confident.
The highest ranked team in the world is hotly fancied by the early betting market to make it two wins from two, but we shouldn’t be too surprised if what is a very good Austrian team gets competitive here. Having seen both teams shift through the gears last time out, ‘Both Teams to Score’ makes greater appeal than early odds of +100 indicate that it should.
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Argentina vs Austria Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
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2
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
Argentina and Austria Latest Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Oct 10, 2025 - International Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Oct 14, 2025 - International Friendlies
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 5, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 21, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 14, 2024 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
Nov 15, 2025 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 17, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 1, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 9, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 15, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 12, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 9, 2025 - World Cup
Jun 10, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 23, 2025 - UEFA Nations League
Nov 14, 2024 - UEFA Nations League
Argentina - Austria: Form Analysis
Apart from when they nearly went behind early doors, being saved by the offside flag, the Argentinians never looked in any real danger of coming unstuck in that first game, which is a big improvement on their last World Cup effort, when they lost their opening fixture against the Saudis. Lionel Scaloni’s men have now won eight matches on the spin, so they should enter the field feeling super confident on Monday.
Lionel Scaloni’s men have now won eight matches on the spin, so they should enter the field feeling super confident on Monday.
The Austrian will also be confident, let’s be honest. They too delivered a dominant display in that game against Jordan, while they’re also a team that very much has a taste for victory, with Ralf Rangknick’s men winning each of their last four. Offensively, they’re strong, both from open play and set pieces, while they’re happy to mix it physically, so we shouldn’t expect the World Cup holders to have it all their own way.
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Austria v Argentina last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Musso
G. Rulli
DefenderN. Molina
N. Tagliafico
N. Otamendi
MidfielderV. Barco
L. Paredes
E. Palacios
G. Lo Celso
M. Senesi
N. Gonzalez
ForwardJ. Lopez
G. Simeone
N. Paz
J. Alvarez
P. Pentz
F. Wiegele
DefenderK. Danso
M. Friedl
D. Affengruber
M. Svoboda
MidfielderP. Wanner
A. Schopf
F. Grillitsch
D. Ljubicic
A. Prass
C. Chukwuemeka
ForwardM. Arnautovic
M. Gregoritsch
P. Wimmer
Missing players
N. Tagliafico
S. Posch
Argentina & Austria Squad Analysis
Under the new format, a win in the first game puts a team in a very strong position in terms of qualifying for the knockouts, and with that in mind, Lionel Scaloni may be tempted to switch things up in order to maintain freshness. Nahuel Molina could come in for Gonzalo Montiel, having done so at half time against Algeria. Julian Alvarez is also one of the more likely players to enter the starting XI, possibly at the expense of Lautaro Martinez.
Veteran Mark Arnautovic could come in from the start to provide that extra bit of experience and fight.
In an effort to build momentum, Austria head coach Ralf Rangknick may not opt to make too many changes, though he too will be keen to maintain freshness. Veteran Mark Arnautovic could come in from the start to provide that extra bit of experience and fight. David Alaba is at the stage of his career where he needs to be used more sparingly, so he could be replaced by Kevin Danso.
Most goals and assists
Argentina
Austria
L. Messi
(3 Goals)
M. Arnautovic
(1 Goals)
,
R. Schmid
(1 Goals)
R. De Paul
(1 Assists)
,
N. Gonzalez
(1 Assists)
X. Schlager
(1 Assists)
Argentina - Austria Key Points
- The Argentinians scored three goals in their first game at this World Cup.
- The Austrians also scored three goals in their first game at the tournament.
- The Argentinians have scored at least once in 100% of their matches in 2026.
- The Austrians have also scored at least once in 100% of their games in 2026.
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Our Argentina vs Austria Prediction
We know what the Argentines offer offensively, and all the time that Messi continues to sparkle, they're going to create chances and score goals. They're not the only ones capable of doing some damage, though, and even though Scaloni's men don't concede many goals, they could struggle to contain an Austrian team that can be very effective on the break.
Given that neither team has made a habit of misfiring in front of goal, 'Both Teams to Score' warrants stonger consideration that odds of +100 would have us believe.
Our Argentina vs Austria Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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