Argentina V Iceland:Predictions, Head to Head (H2H), Stats, Preview, and Betting Tips
The south American outfit have one of the most fearful attack in Russia led by arguably the best player in the world Lionel Messi with world class strikers Aguero , Higuan and Dybala alongside him.
They did struggle in their qualifiers and have a very unbalanced squad apart from their strike force but with Messi on you side things are always easy.
Wolrd cup debutant Iceland made headlines two years ago after they qualified for a major tournament for the 1st time Euros 2016.
they went on to lit the world with breath taking performance including knocking out England before being bundled out in the quarter finals stage.
Now they find themselves in the biggest stage and will be part of the biggest tournament in the globe.
The islanders have however struggled lately but are expected to cause surprises in Russia as they have nothing to lose.
Argentina are favorite to walk away with all three points but will face a stern taste against a side playing their hearts out and have a great fanbase.
H2h
This will be their 1st ever meeting between them.
Team news
Argentina have slight concern with Biglia but should be declared fit ahead of Saturday match.
In the Iceland camp no injury news have been report and they should have their 1st 11 on the pitch.
Probable lineups
Argentina 4-2-3-1 Caballero, Mercado, Otamendi, Fazio, Tagliafico, Mascherano, Lo Celso, Di Maria, Salvio, Messi, Higuain
Iceland 4-3-3: Halldorsson, Saevarsson, Arnason, R Sigurdsson, Gudmundsson, G Sigurdsson, Hallfredsson, Bjarnason, Finnbogason, Bodvarsson.
Player to watch:
Messi is undoubtedly the stand name when Argentina comes to your mind but you already know tha,
Le Celso who plies his trade with PSG should be the man on the limelight as his the player who will tasked to dictate the midfield the Argentina squad have always balance in the midfield and they seem to have found the right one ahead of Russia.
Iceland’s G Sigurdsson who turns out for Everton is the standout talent a specialist in deadball sitiution and shooting from distance he should be tasked with the burden of the servicing the front three.
Recommended bets:
Argentina win
Over 2.5 goals
Di Maria to score anytime