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England vs Argentina Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · Kick-off
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More England vs Argentina tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Argentina +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Argentina or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5England +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 64% | 1.57 | - |
| 1XEngland or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 2Argentina to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Argentina -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| 1England to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5England -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.80 | - |
England vs Argentina preview & analysis
Match preview
England host Argentina in the World Cup (Semi-finals) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Argentina arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat Switzerland 3-1 at home. They're 1st in the table with 9 points from 3 games.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Argentina narrow favourites: England 23%, draw 38%, Argentina 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Recent form
EnglandArgentina- 12 JulHSwitzerland3-1
World Cup table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 |  Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
England vs Argentina: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win England vs Argentina?
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Argentina are favourites. Our model gives England a 23% chance of winning, Argentina 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in England vs Argentina?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does England vs Argentina kick off?
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England vs Argentina kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
