After the triumph at the Euro, Italy had a weak year. The Italians sensationally failed to qualify for the World Cup, losing to Macedonia in the playoff. However, the national team has a new generation growing up, with many talented young strikers. But the core of Italy's defense is still the same.
Argentina qualified for the World Cup with no problems, although the competition is not so strict in South America. Moreover, the Argentines did not lose a single meeting at the group stage but showed modest results in terms of performance - 27 goals scored and 8 conceded.
The tournament is completely new, and the players probably do not even understand its meaning. For Italy and Argentina, this match will be more like a friendly, especially since a victory in this match will give the teams absolutely nothing. We do not expect to see a bright game today, as the Italians are used to playing defensively, and Argentina does not have the highest conversion of their chances.
Our prediction: 2 goals to be scored or less. We recommend the "Under 2.5" bet, odds 1.6
