WC 2022 Argentina vs. Netherlands kick-off, odds, lines: expert picks, FIFA predictions, best bets
That Netherlands and Argentina meet again in a win-or-go-home match when they kick off in a quarter-final at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Al Daayen, Qatar. The teams last met in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, a match that ended 0–0 after extra time and was won by Argentina on penalties. Lionel Messi is looking to end his international career with the ultimate glory after earning his first major trophy for the national team at the 2021 Copa America. Argentina won Group C before defeat Australia 2-1 on Saturday as the Netherlands defeated the USMNT after winning Group A. Argentina have won the World Cup twice (1978 and 1986) and lost in the final twice, including 1-0 to Germany in 2014. The Dutch missed out on the World Cup in 2018 but finished third in 2014 and finished as runners-up for the third time in 2010.
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Argentina as +116 favorites (risk $100 to win $116) on the 90-minute moneyline of the latest Netherlands vs. Argentina odds. The Netherlands are +255 underdogs, a draw is priced at +215 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making a choice between Argentina vs Netherlands or 2022 FIFA World Cup predictions, be sure to check out the best bets and analysis from SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton.
Sutton, a former collegiate football player, has been SportsLine’s top football editor for more than five years. He has followed football closely for much longer and has taken into account management tactics, expected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible and keep his finger on the pulse across the globe.
Sutton has also been on a big roll with his best bets, going 164-126-2 over his last 292 football picks in 2022, making more than $2,200 for $100 players.
Now Sutton has broken down the match between Argentina and Holland from all sides and has just locked his WC selection in 2022 and predictions. You can go to SportsLine now to see Sutton’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Holland vs. Argentina:
- Argentina vs. Netherlands spread: Argentina -0.5 (+115)
- Argentina vs. Netherlands over/under: 2.5 goals
- Argentina vs. Netherlands money line: Argentina +116, Netherlands +255, draw +215
- ARG: They are 17-5 in their last nine competitive games
- DOWN: They have outscored their opponents 11-2 in their last six games
- Argentina vs Netherlands selection: See selection here
Featured game | Holland vs. Argentina
Why you should support Argentina
As long as they have Messi, La Albiceleste will be dangerous. He is the sport’s No. 2 all-time leading scorer and remains tremendously productive. He scored his third goal of the tournament against Australia, making it 13 in his last eight games in all competitions for the national team. Messi’s sole focus is on finally getting the ultimate prize that has eluded him despite being Argentina’s all-time leader in caps (169) and goals (94). The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has seven goals and 10 assists in 13 games for PSG this season.
Argentina have scored at least twice in five of their last six World Cup matches. The only exception is another 2-1 loss Saudi Arabia in the group stage, a game they otherwise dominated. They held the ball for 70% of the game and had a 15-3 shot advantage. They lead the World Cup with 27 shots on target and control the ball at a 66% clip. Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal against the Socceroos, and Lautaro Martinez is also a dangerous striker. Argentina have kept nine clean sheets in their last 13 games in total.
Why you should support the Netherlands
The Dutch are 2-2-1 in their last five head-to-head matches with Argentina, with the only loss coming in the 2014 semifinals on penalties. They’re unbeaten in regulation in their last 18 World Cup games (14-2-2) — they’ve also lost to Spain 1-0 in extra time in the 2010 final. The Netherlands haven’t lost a game of any kind since June 2021 and have gone 14-5-0 since then. The young striker Cody Gakpo has been on fire, and scored in three of the four games in Qatar. The 23-year-old came in after scoring 12 goals in 19 games with PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Memphis Depay and Denzel Dumfries found big openings against the USMNT and showed excellent finishing skills. An apparently healthy Depay is good news for the Dutch attack, and Frankie Young is crucial to setting the pace for the squad. The Dutch defense is a great strength, with impressive Liverpool star Virgil Van Dyke joined Man City’s Nathan Ake and Ajax’s Jurrien Timber.
How to make a choice between the Netherlands and Argentina
Sutton has broken down Friday’s match between the Netherlands and Argentina from all angles. He leans under the goal total and also has his sure best bet on one side and a full breakdown of the game. He only shares his WC picks and analysis on SportsLine.
So who will win Argentina vs Holland on Friday? And where does all the effort lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the Netherlands v Argentina match, all from the soccer expert who has bet more than $2,200 on $100 betting on his soccer picksand find out.
