Argentina vs. Austria odds, picks, predictions, betting preview, World Cup 2026 start time on Monday
Lionel Messi and In Argentina take it In Austria in the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Both teams can secure a place in the knockout round with a win after Argentina’s defeat Algeria and Austria was conquered Jordan in their opening games, but the Austrians entered the game as huge underdogs. Kickoff is scheduled for 1pm ET in Arlington, Texas.
Latest Argentina vs. Australia odds from FanDuel list Argentina as -185 favorites on the 90-minute money line while Austria are +550 underdogs and the draw is priced at +310. Meanwhile, the Over/Under for total goals is 2.5 goals. There are also plenty of other World Cup betting options available on sites like FanDuel, where you can use the latest FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets if your $5 bet for seven days.
You can also find the selection of Argentina vs. Austria from SportsLine experts including Martin Green, who has benefited from his recent run in with the World Cup as well. in Spain La Liga. Anyone you follow World Cup betting Tips in sportsbooks and betting apps could see huge profits.
Argentina vs. Austria betting odds
Argentina vs. Austria
Father time has not fully arrived for Messi yet. The star player scored a hat trick during Argentina’s opening win over Algeria. Messi turns 39 on Wednesday, and although he now spends more time than ever walking or standing still during games, he still has the technical and sprinting skills to be one of the world’s most dangerous goalscorers. Argentina’s plan is built on maximizing this burst from Messi, and work to match Algeria.
Austria should represent a very difficult test. The number 21 team in the world rankings, Austria do not have a real star star but boast several key players from the big clubs, including Bayern Munich’s Konrad Laimer and Real Madrid’s David Alaba. Their 3-1 win over Jordan was a good start to the World Cup campaign, but the day against the champions will be a tougher challenge.
Austria are a decent team and should feel confident in their ability to progress to the knockouts. But progress could depend on a win over Algeria in their third match, as Argentina should have a level win on Monday.
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SportsLine’s Martin Green picks La Albiceleste to win outright, saying Argentina’s firepower should be too much for the Austrians. “Even if Messi is not firing on all cylinders,” said Green, “they can call on Lautaro Martínez and Júlian Álvarez, so they should win this game.”
Lionel Messi is the all-time top scorer +105
It is worth noting that Messi is still available for more money after his hat trick against Algeria. The pundits may have put this number in mind with Austria’s superior defence, but Messi is better than ever at picking locks and finding a way through. With Argentina’s system still built around him, we’ll bring back the biggest scorer yet.
