It has been a weekend full of celebrations for Argentina, as the players involved in their historic FIFA World Cup 2022 success continue to take in the adulation of their home fans.
Their next stop on the celebration train sees them compete in a second international friendly on Tuesday evening, as the reigning world champions take on Curacao. You can find the latest soccer picks and Argentina vs Curacao betting picks for the friendly here.
Argentina vs. Curacao Information
Argentina vs Curacao
Location of the game: Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades, Santiago, Argentina.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Argentina vs. Curacao Recent Scores
This will be a historic fixture for Curacao, as they have never previously clashed with Argentina in an international fixture. Meanwhile, this will also be the nation’s first match taking place in Argentina. However, they will have their work cut out against such an in-form Argentinean squad.
Argentina vs. Curacao Betting Analysis
Argentina Facts To Know
There is little doubt that Argentina is currently the best international team on the planet. They showcased exactly what they are about when they claimed World Cup success at the end of last year, eventually managing to hold off France to win from the penalty spot. The success was their third World Cup honor, and it was their first since 1986.
Unsurprisingly, the success led to widespread celebrations across Argentina, and that has continued throughout the recent international break. Lionel Scaloni’s side played their first match back on home soil since the World Cup last week, but they struggled on the field to break down a resolute Panama side.
The deadlock was eventually broken in the 78th minute by Thiago Almada, before Lionel Messi scored a sensational free-kick to wrap up a victory. Given their ranking, they will be heavily favored in the Argentina vs Curacao betting markets for this match.
Curacao Facts To Know
This will be a famous game in the history of the Curacao national side, as they will play away from home against one of the South American giants for the first time in their history. The nation is currently ranked 86th in the world by FIFA, and are yet to qualify for a World Cup. However, their recent performances in the Gold Cup do illustrate that they are a rising nation in the CONCACAF region.
Plusses would have also been taken from their Nations League campaign, as they registered one win from four matches. Their only success came away from home against Honduras, who could yet qualify for the finals in Group C.
However, before placing a bet on soccer, it’s important to consider their shortcomings against elite national sides in recent years. They have suffered recent defeats against the U.S. and Canada, which doesn’t bode well for their chances against Argentina.
Updates
Remko Bicentini has a fully fit squad to select from for Curacao’s first visit to Argentina.
Scaloni has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this match for Argentina, but he could hand Lisandro Martinez, Thiago Almada, and Lautaro Martinez stars.
Argentina vs. Curacao Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Argentina: -10000
- Curacao: +5000
- Draw: +2500
Handicap
- Argentina (-5): +130
- Curacao (+5): +110
Over/Under
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-1600) Under 2.5 (+900)
Argentina vs. Curacao Betting Prediction
The fact that the visitors have a +5 spread option in the Argentina vs Curacao betting market highlights exactly how one-sided this international is likely to be.
There is very limited value in the soccer betting markets in fixtures like this, given that the more talented side is likely to win easily.
However, we could see Argentina taking their foot off the accelerator in the second half, meaning that a wager on Curacao (+5) may not be the worst angle.
- Pick: Curacao (+5) +110
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