- Argentina have won 5 consecutive games, scoring 14 goals and conceding twice.
- Argentina are currently top of Group J with 3 points after beating Algeria 3-0 in their opener.
- Austria have won 4 games in a row, scoring 10 goals and allowing only 2.
Scoreline market should be where the value is
Argentina look likely to top the Group J section of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but Ralf Rangnick's Austria will provide a stern test at Dallas Stadium on Monday. Lionel Scaloni has fashioned a versatile and fluid team since taking over in 2018, using possession as a weapon and ensuring his side are ready to pounce in transition when they win the ball back.
That's just what happened on Thursday when Messi put Argentina in front against Algeria and then showed clinical finishing prowess to round off the scoring. Regarding the Argentina vs Austria prediction, Austria, similarly, have a high-octane approach to games and aren't afraid to get the ball down and play with it - their best option being to turn the opposition over with high-energy pressing and hitting them on the break.
Messi is on a mission
Messi has scored 3 goals in 1 World Cup match and 5 goals in his last 5 games, so there's no value in the Argentina win or even in the Argentina to win and both teams to score market. Instead, the goals markets should provide more value.
This Argentina vs Austria preview highlights that Argentina has recorded 3-0 wins over Iceland and Algeria, both at home, and Austria have beaten Republic of Korea and Tunisia 1-0 before putting 3 goals past Jordan. With both teams in excellent scoring form, odds of 1.97 for over 2.5 goals seems generous and both teams to score - yes at 1.94 suggests this could be an open game.
Scaloni vs Rangnick
The game plan of Argentina will be patient, rotating positions and waiting for spaces to open up, and when they do, Messi can make the breakthrough with his own momentum. Nico Gonzalez adds some flair with 1 assist in the World Cup already. Austria have a clear system, too, and Rangnick has his side pressing the life out of games in a gegenpressing style. Marko Arnautovic is the main threat for Austria, scoring 1 in the World Cup so far, but Marcel Sabitzer has 3 goals in Austria's last 5 games and provides a regular outlet. The clash between these two at Dallas should be a fascinating one between possession and pressing, and the stats suggest both sides will get on the scoreboard. As such, our Argentina vs Austria betting tips suggest looking for value in the goals markets.
Moreover, the Argentina vs Austria prediction is that both teams will approach the match with attacking intent, making for an exciting encounter.
