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Argentina
Projected
1:0
HT 0-0
Netherlands
Argentina vs Netherlands (Match 31, Group G) at Lincoln Financial Field on 26 Jun 2026: our model leans Argentina at 41% and projects 1-0 after 90 minutes.
Team details
Argentina are stronger in both attack (90/100) and defence (87/100), so the question is whether Netherlands can disrupt their rhythm.
Expected shape 4-3-3
Argentina are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with a compact, well-drilled unit that presses together and leans on a playmaker who finds the final pass. Their best unit in this match is the attack.
The key question is how they handle Netherlands's a compact, organised back line, while protecting against space behind the back line.
Expected shape 4-3-3
Netherlands are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with a structured build-up, tall central defenders and forwards who attack the box in numbers. Their best unit in this match is the defence.
The key question is how they handle Argentina's chance quality and finishing, while protecting against holding the midfield against a press.
Ratings are editorial estimates on a 0 to 100 scale and formations are expected shapes, not confirmed line-ups.
Prediction board
Full-time result, goals and handicap lines from our indicative model. Reference figures, not live prices.
ARG win
41%
Model lean
Draw
28%
NED win
31%
Both teams to score
53%
A clean sheet is a real possibility.
Over 2.5 goals
47%
Combined expected goals: 2.6.
Asian handicap
Argentina -0.25
Argentina carry the handicap on an expected goal gap of 0.2.
First-goal window
12–43'
Busiest goal spell: 76–90'. Chance of 0-0: 8%.
At a glance
AI overview
Argentina get the modest nod at 41%, with Netherlands at 31% and the draw at 28%. It is a lean, not a lock.
Argentina face Netherlands in Match 31, Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. It is listed for Friday 26 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (27 Jun) in India. It is a neutral venue for both sides, so the model gives neither a home edge.
Argentina are stronger in both attack (90/100) and defence (87/100), so the question is whether Netherlands can disrupt their rhythm. Two names that could tilt it are Rodrigo De Paul for Argentina and Cody Gakpo for Netherlands.
Lincoln Financial Field is an open-air ground where summer heat and humidity leave players drained late on. Our model projects 1-0 at full time on expected goals of 1.4 for Argentina and 1.2 for Netherlands, with the first goal typically arriving between minutes 12–43.
Win probability
Argentina 41%, draw 28%, Netherlands 31% over 90 minutes. The modest gap leaves room for a surprise.
Model lean
Argentina
41% to win · 10-point gap
The split comes from attack, midfield and defence ratings for both teams, adjusted for Lincoln Financial Field. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
Argentina's strongest unit is chance quality and finishing, and Netherlands's weakest point is holding the midfield against a press. That is the pairing to watch as the game settles.
Confirmed line-ups are usually published about an hour before kick-off, so check the split again once the teams are named.
Impact names
Six names our model expects to shape Argentina vs Netherlands, with an impact score and a chance to score at any time.
Argentina
Attacking Midfielder
Lionel Messi
Set-piece and final-pass threat
Anytime scorer22%
Argentina
Striker
Julián Álvarez
Runs the channels and finishes
Anytime scorer38%
Argentina
Midfielder
Rodrigo De Paul
Controls territory
Anytime scorer11%
Netherlands
Forward
Cody Gakpo
Threat on the counter
Anytime scorer30%
Netherlands
Midfielder
Frenkie de Jong
Sets the tempo
Anytime scorer9%
Netherlands
Centre-back
Virgil van Dijk
Anchor of the back line
Anytime scorer6%
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed line-up. Check the official team announcement about an hour before kick-off.
Scoreboard model
Projected score, half-time position and the goal markets for Argentina vs Netherlands, built from expected goals of 1.4 for Argentina and 1.2 for Netherlands.
Projected scoreboard
Full time
1-0
Half time
0-0
Likeliest scorelines
Half-time result: Argentina 31%, draw 44%, Netherlands 25%.
| Team stat | Argentina | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots | 10–12 | 8–10 |
| Shots on target | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 31% |
Half-time result first, full-time result second.
Total expected goals: 2.6.
Probabilities come from a Poisson goals model with a small adjustment for low scores. They are indicative reference figures, not live prices, and one red card or early goal can move every line.
What each market means, with the reference figure from our model. These are not live prices.
A straight pick on a home win, a draw or an away win after 90 minutes.
Model split: Argentina 41%, draw 28%, Netherlands 31%.
How this market worksYes if each side scores at least once, whatever the final result.
Model: Yes 53%, No 47%. Clean sheet: Argentina 25%, Netherlands 31%.
How this market worksA line on total goals. Over needs three or more, Under needs two or fewer.
Model: Over 2.5 47%, Under 2.5 53%. Over 1.5 73%, Over 3.5 26%.
How this market worksBacks the result at half time and at full time together, so there are nine outcomes.
Likeliest: ARG / ARG 24%, then Draw / Draw 18%.
How this market worksGives one side a head start or a deficit in goals, which removes the draw from many lines.
Model line: Argentina -0.25.
How this market worksA player scores at any point in normal time. Own goals do not count in most books.
Julián Álvarez leads our list at 38%, then Cody Gakpo (30%) and Lionel Messi (22%).
How this market worksThe case for this match
A genuinely close contest
With Argentina at 41% and Netherlands at 31%, neither side is far ahead, so prices tend to move a lot on a single goal.
Match 31 in the FIFA World Cup 2026
Group games shape the table, so points and goal difference matter as well as the result.
First goal around minutes 12–43
The model expects the opener between minutes 12–43, and the busiest spell for goals is 76–90. Live markets often move fastest around those moments.
Depth of markets
A World Cup fixture like this normally carries 1X2, both teams to score, over/under, HT/FT, handicap and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Match ticket
About this fixture: Argentina vs Netherlands at Lincoln Financial Field.
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is an open-air ground where summer heat and humidity leave players drained late on.
Heat and humidity are a real factor here, so expect cooling breaks and a slower pace late in each half.
Neither side has home advantage, so squad depth and tactical flexibility carry more weight.
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Answers
Our model leans Argentina at 41% against Netherlands at 31%, with the draw at 28%. It is a modest lean based on team ratings and conditions at Lincoln Financial Field, and it is not a guarantee.
The model projects 1-0 at full time and 0-0 at half time. The next likeliest scorelines are 1-0 (10%) and 2-1 (9%).
The likeliest half-time/full-time combination is ARG / ARG at 24%. Both teams to score is 53%, Over 2.5 goals is 47% and combined expected goals are 2.6.
Our watchlist has Lionel Messi (Argentina, attacking midfielder), Julián Álvarez (Argentina, striker), Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina, midfielder), Cody Gakpo (Netherlands, forward), Frenkie de Jong (Netherlands, midfielder), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands, centre-back). These are reference names, not confirmed line-ups. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off.
It is listed for Friday 26 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (27 Jun) in India, at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia.
Argentina are modelled in a 4-3-3 and Netherlands in a 4-3-3. Formations are editorial estimates and can change with team news.
The model expects the first goal between minutes 12–43, with 76–90 the busiest 15-minute spell for goals. The chance of a 0-0 draw is 8%.
Yes. Neither Argentina nor Netherlands is at home, so the model does not apply a venue adjustment.
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two in each group and the eight best third-placed teams reach the round of 32.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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