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Lionel Messi-led Argentina are scheduled to face Robert Lewandowski's Poland in their final group stage fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2022. The Group C match will take place at the Stadium 974 in Ras Abu Aboud on Wednesday night.
Poland are currently sitting at the top of the Group C standings with four points as they played a goalless draw against Mexico in their opener and defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in their second game. Argentina, on the other hand, faced a major upset after losing to Saudi Arabia 1-2 in their opener, however, they recovered in the second game by winning 2-0 against Mexico. Lionel Scaloni's side are placed second in the group and a win will confirm their Round of 16 qualification.
Poland vs Argentina: Match Preview
Head-To-Head:
- Poland and Argentina have faced each other 11 times as the South American side won six times while the European side won three games.
- Poland and Argentina have faced each other in two World Cups and both share a win as Poland won 3-2 in 1974 while Argentina won 2-0 in 1978.
Top Players:
- Poland include Robert Lewandowski, Piotr Zielinksi, Wojciech Szczesny as their top players.
- Argentina include Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Lisandro Martinez, Emiliano Martinez, Lautaro Martinez as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Poland 0-2 Argentina)
- 1st Half: 0-1
- 2nd Half: 0-1
Poland vs Argentina: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 1.5 goal (Poland -1.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Over)
Prediction: Poland 3-0 Argentina
Money Line:
- Poland have +675 odds to pick up the win, while Argentina are listed at -225 to claim victory.
- The draw between Poland and Argentina has been listed at +340 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- Poland scored a total of 30 goals in 10 matches at the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers while Argentina scored a total of 27 goals in seven games at the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.
- From their opponents in the qualifiers, Poland conceded 11 goals managing a difference of 19 goals while Argentina conceded eight goals.
- Argentina (-1.5) are placed on +120 odds while Poland (+1.5) have -175 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over -135, Under +100.
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