The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is underway, and experts are sharing their top bets for the matches. One of the most anticipated matchups is between Argentina and Cape Verde, with Argentina being a strong favorite to win.
Argentina vs Cape Verde
Argentina is a -650 favorite to beat Cape Verde, and even a draw after 90 minutes is highly unlikely with a +700 line. Lionel Messi is expected to lead the team to victory, with a -225 odds of scoring a goal. Other players on the team also have high odds of scoring, making Argentina over 2.5 goals a likely bet.
Australia vs Egypt
Australia is the underdog in their matchup against Egypt, but the game is expected to be closely contested. Australia went 1-1-1 in their Group Stage games, while Egypt tied with Belgium and took down New Zealand. The draw is a favorable bet at +190 odds.
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