{"id":30392,"date":"2026-07-07T06:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T18:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30392"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:19:53","slug":"world-cup-predictions-tips-round-of-16-argentina-v-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/world-cup-predictions-tips-round-of-16-argentina-v-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Predictions &amp; Tips | Round of 16: Argentina v Egypt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our football expert Evan Psarras with his thoughts on the Round of 16 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/world-cup\/\">World Cup<\/a> clash between Argentina and Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/tabnz\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#argentina\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Argentina<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Egypt<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">4:00am Wednesday | Round of 16<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"bet-on\" style=\"margin-top:0\">Argentina -1.5 goals ($2.10)<\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/tabnz\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg?v=20260515h#egypt\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><em>Match 95:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup\/world-cup-2026\/argentina-vs-egypt\/09789c7f-8147-4bb0-a541-8a544c05f519\">Argentina v Egypt<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Location:<\/em> Atlanta Stadium<br \/>\n<em>Time:<\/em> 4:00am, Wednesday 8 July<br \/>\n<em>Head to Head:<\/em> Argentina Wins (1), Egypt Wins (0), Draws (0)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Stats<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argentina are undefeated in their last 11 games<\/li>\n<li>Argentina has recorded 8 clean sheets in its last 11 games<\/li>\n<li>Messi has scored 7 goals in 320 minutes played (1.97 goals per 90 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Egypt has scored at least once in each of its last 6 games<\/li>\n<li>Egypt has lost only 2 of its last 16 games (Brazil and Senegal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Argentina\u2019s clash with Cape Verde was supposed to be a training run and when Messi put them in front after 29 minutes it would appear to be the case. Cape Verde had other ideas as they equalised, were able to force extra time and even after falling behind again, managed to equalise. The relentless pressure took its toll with an own goal handing Argentina a 3-2 win. The defending champion progressed but there were some chinks in their armour which we hadn\u2019t seen. Nevertheless, they are undefeated in their last 11 games and have averaged 2.9 goals per game in and 8 clean sheets in that stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Egypt have progress to the Round of 16 with a single regulation time win in four games played. They have however managed to score at least once in each of their last 5 games but have not kept a clean sheet since a friendly game against Russia back in May. Conceded against the likes of Australia, Iran and New Zealand in their last three games does not bode well for a battle against a team headlined by Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, Egypt does have more ability going forward with Salah, Marmoush and Ashour but the key against the South American nations is containing their attack. They have failed to score only once from 2024 onwards but are virtually unbeatable when they score 2+ goals. You do not want to trade goals with them but Egypt may be forced to if they fall behind early. Cape Verde testing them could be the wake up call they needed. Argentina by multiple goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Player To Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both teams have a classy little left footer that can take over a match on their own in Salah and Messi. The Egyptian scored a cheeky Panenka in the shootout against Australia but the man who has been unstoppable in this tournament is Messi. He has scored 7 goals in 320 minutes played (1.97 goals per 90 minutes) and has proved time and time again that he can create something out of nothing in an instant. His movement off the ball, ability to find space and his effective on the ball provide Argentina with a huge edge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Betting Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best Bet: Argentina -1.5 goals ($2.10)<br \/>\nFirst Goalscorer: Lionel Messi ($2.90)<br \/>\nCorrect Score: Argentina 3-0 ($9.25)<br \/>\nSGM: Argentina WIN, Both Teams To Score \u2013 NO, Messi 3+ Shots on Target ($2.97)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup\/world-cup-2026\/argentina-vs-egypt\/09789c7f-8147-4bb0-a541-8a544c05f519\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"09789c7f-8147-4bb0-a541-8a544c05f519\" data-tr-event-id=\"09789c7f-8147-4bb0-a541-8a544c05f519\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<div 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       <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#switzerland\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n\n                    <h4 class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__title\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-2026\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">Switzerland vs Colombia<\/a><\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__team\">\n                        <svg id=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" class=\"sprite-icon sport-next-to-go-match-card__flag\"><!----> <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/plugins\/lads-sports-data\/assets\/svg-sports-country-flags-icon.svg#colombia\"><\/use> <\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__odds\">\n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-2026\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Switzerland<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.45<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-2026\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Draw<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">3.00<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                    \n                                            <a class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/sports\/soccer\/world-cup-2026\/switzerland-vs-colombia\/80b8b017-9f90-4823-a051-f8b84f38ccb0\">\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-label\">Colombia<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card__option-value\">2.25<\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"sport-next-to-go-match-card\">\n                <div 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