Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Round of 32 on Friday
Argentina, the defending champions, face Cape Verde in the World Cup Round of 32 with odds of -1800 to advance. Cape Verde reached the knockout stage after a disciplined group‑stage campaign that included draws against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. The article highlights betting suggestions, noting the under‑2.5‑goals market as a potential play.
- ▪Argentina’s squad is valued at just under $920 million, while Cape Verde’s roster is worth about $61.5 million, according to Transfermarkt.
- ▪Cape Verde’s defense held Spain and Saudi Arabia to nil‑nil draws and forced a comeback draw against Uruguay in the group stage.
- ▪Argentina conceded only one goal in the group stage, with opponents generating just 1.6 expected goals combined.
- ▪The betting line favors Argentina heavily at -1800, and the under‑2.5‑goals wager at +125 on FanDuel is highlighted as a strategic option.
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Betting World Cup 2026 Argentina vs. Cape Verde World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Round of 32 on Friday By Michael Leboff Published July 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Lionel Messi of Argentina. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. David will meet Goliath on Friday night in Miami. Lionel Messi and Argentina, the defending champions, are -1800 favorites to advance past Cape Verde, who qualified for the knockout rounds in their first-ever trip to the World Cup. According to Transfermarkt, Argentina’s squad value is just under $920 million.
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