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Football · Match 7 · Group G18:00 ET

Argentina vs Ivory CoastARG vs CIV Match 7 prediction, projected score & key players

Argentina

Projected

1:0

HT 0-0

Ivory Coast

ARG 54%Draw 25%21% CIV
Kick-off
18:00 ET
3:30 am IST (15 Jun)
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Model lean
Argentina · 54%
Jun 202614Sun

Argentina vs Ivory Coast (Match 7, Group G) at Hard Rock Stadium on 14 Jun 2026: our model leans Argentina at 54% and projects 1-0 after 90 minutes.

Team details

Team details for Argentina vs Ivory Coast

Argentina are stronger in both attack (90/100) and defence (87/100), so the question is whether Ivory Coast can disrupt their rhythm.

Argentina

Expected shape 4-3-3

Attack90
Midfield89
Defence87
Strength
Chance quality and finishing
Vulnerability
Space behind the back line

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 Ivory Coast's chance quality and finishing, while protecting against space behind the back line.

Ivory Coast

Expected shape 4-3-3

Attack76
Midfield74
Defence72
Strength
Chance quality and finishing
Vulnerability
Space behind the back line

Ivory Coast are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with physical midfielders, direct wide players and a striker who wins aerial duels. Their best unit in this match is the attack.

The key question is how they handle Argentina's chance quality and finishing, while protecting against space behind the back line.

Ratings are editorial estimates on a 0 to 100 scale and formations are expected shapes, not confirmed line-ups.

Prediction board

Argentina vs Ivory Coast prediction

Full-time result, goals and handicap lines from our indicative model. Reference figures, not live prices.

ARG win

54%

Model lean

Draw

25%

CIV win

21%

Both teams to score

54%

A clean sheet is a real possibility.

Over 2.5 goals

52%

Combined expected goals: 2.8.

Asian handicap

Argentina -0.75

Argentina carry the handicap on an expected goal gap of 0.8.

First-goal window

11–43'

Busiest goal spell: 76–90'. Chance of 0-0: 6%.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

Argentina get the clear nod at 54%, with Ivory Coast at 21% and the draw at 25%. It is a lean, not a lock.

Lean: ArgentinaProjected score: 1-0HT/FT: ARG / ARGNeutral venue

Argentina face Ivory Coast in Match 7, Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. It is listed for Sunday 14 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (15 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 Ivory Coast can disrupt their rhythm. Two names that could tilt it are Julián Álvarez for Argentina and Sébastien Haller for Ivory Coast.

Hard Rock Stadium is a canopy-covered stadium with an open pitch, where heat and humidity are the main talking point. Our model projects 1-0 at full time on expected goals of 1.8 for Argentina and 1.0 for Ivory Coast, with the first goal typically arriving between minutes 11–43.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

Argentina 54%, draw 25%, Ivory Coast 21% over 90 minutes. It is a clear lean, and team news can move it.

Model lean

Argentina

54% to win · 33-point gap

ARG 54%Draw 25%21% CIV

The split comes from attack, midfield and defence ratings for both teams, adjusted for Hard Rock Stadium. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

Argentina's strongest unit is chance quality and finishing, and Ivory Coast's weakest point is space behind the back line. 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.

ArgentinaIvory Coast
  • 54AttackChance creation and finishing46
  • 55Midfield controlTerritory, tempo and duels45
  • 55DefenceShape, aerial strength and keeping shots out45
  • 54Form & momentumOverall rating with a match-day adjustment46

Impact names

Key players to watch

Six names our model expects to shape Argentina vs Ivory Coast, with an impact score and a chance to score at any time.

Argentina

  • Argentina

    Attacking Midfielder

    Lionel Messi

    Late runner into the box

    Impact86%

    Anytime scorer27%

  • Argentina

    Striker

    Julián Álvarez

    Runs the channels and finishes

    Impact90%

    Anytime scorer45%

  • Argentina

    Midfielder

    Rodrigo De Paul

    Controls territory

    Impact83%

    Anytime scorer13%

Ivory Coast

  • Ivory Coast

    Striker

    Sébastien Haller

    Main goal threat in the box

    Impact85%

    Anytime scorer29%

  • Ivory Coast

    Midfielder

    Franck Kessié

    Sets the tempo

    Impact82%

    Anytime scorer8%

  • Ivory Coast

    Winger

    Nicolas Pépé

    Cuts inside to shoot

    Impact85%

    Anytime scorer18%

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, HT/FT & goal markets

Projected score, half-time position and the goal markets for Argentina vs Ivory Coast, built from expected goals of 1.8 for Argentina and 1.0 for Ivory Coast.

Projected scoreboard

Full time

1-0

Half time

0-0

Likeliest scorelines

  • 1-112%
  • 1-010%
  • 2-110%

Half-time result: Argentina 40%, draw 41%, Ivory Coast 19%.

Projected match stats for Argentina and Ivory Coast
Team statArgentinaIvory Coast
Expected goals1.81.0
Possession61%39%
Shots11–137–9
Shots on target4–53–4
Clean sheet17%36%

HT/FT market

Half-time result first, full-time result second.

  • ARG / ARG33%
  • Draw / ARG18%
  • Draw / Draw15%
  • CIV / CIV12%
  • Draw / CIV8%
  • ARG / Draw5%
  • CIV / Draw5%
  • CIV / ARG3%
  • ARG / CIV1%

Goal markets

Total expected goals: 2.8.

  • Both teams to score54%
  • Over 1.5 goals77%
  • Over 2.5 goals52%
  • Over 3.5 goals30%
  • ARG clean sheet17%
  • CIV clean sheet36%
Goal timingChance of at least one goal in each 15-minute window. The opener typically lands between minutes 11–43, and the chance of no goal at all is 6%.
  • 31%
  • 37%
  • 38%
  • 37%
  • 38%
  • 42%
  • 1–15'
  • 16–30'
  • 31–45'
  • 46–60'
  • 61–75'
  • 76–90'

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.

Popular football markets for this match

What each market means, with the reference figure from our model. These are not live prices.

  • Match result (1X2)

    A straight pick on a home win, a draw or an away win after 90 minutes.

    Model split: Argentina 54%, draw 25%, Ivory Coast 21%.

    How this market works
  • Both teams to score

    Yes if each side scores at least once, whatever the final result.

    Model: Yes 54%, No 46%. Clean sheet: Argentina 17%, Ivory Coast 36%.

    How this market works
  • Over / Under 2.5 goals

    A line on total goals. Over needs three or more, Under needs two or fewer.

    Model: Over 2.5 52%, Under 2.5 48%. Over 1.5 77%, Over 3.5 30%.

    How this market works
  • Half-time / full-time

    Backs the result at half time and at full time together, so there are nine outcomes.

    Likeliest: ARG / ARG 33%, then Draw / ARG 18%.

    How this market works
  • Asian handicap

    Gives one side a head start or a deficit in goals, which removes the draw from many lines.

    Model line: Argentina -0.75.

    How this market works
  • Anytime goalscorer

    A player scores at any point in normal time. Own goals do not count in most books.

    Julián Álvarez leads our list at 45%, then Sébastien Haller (29%) and Lionel Messi (27%).

    How this market works

The case for this match

Why bet Argentina vs Ivory Coast?

  • Ivory Coast keep it interesting

    Argentina are ahead at 54%, but Ivory Coast have enough in their chance quality and finishing to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 7 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 11–43

    The model expects the opener between minutes 11–43, 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.

For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.

Match ticket

Match details

About this fixture: Argentina vs Ivory Coast at Hard Rock Stadium.

Tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026
Stage
Match 7, Group G
Fixture
Argentina vs Ivory Coast
Date
Sunday 14 June 2026
Kick-off
18:00 ET
In India
3:30 am IST (15 Jun)
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
Format
90 minutes
Projected score
1-0 (half-time 0-0)
Referee
To be announced

Venue & conditions

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami is a canopy-covered stadium with an open pitch, where heat and humidity are the main talking point.

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

Questions about Argentina vs Ivory Coast

  1. Our model leans Argentina at 54% against Ivory Coast at 21%, with the draw at 25%. It is a clear lean based on team ratings and conditions at Hard Rock Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.

  2. 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 (10%).

  3. The likeliest half-time/full-time combination is ARG / ARG at 33%. Both teams to score is 54%, Over 2.5 goals is 52% and combined expected goals are 2.8.

  4. Our watchlist has Lionel Messi (Argentina, attacking midfielder), Julián Álvarez (Argentina, striker), Rodrigo De Paul (Argentina, midfielder), Sébastien Haller (Ivory Coast, striker), Franck Kessié (Ivory Coast, midfielder), Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast, winger). These are reference names, not confirmed line-ups. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off.

  5. It is listed for Sunday 14 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (15 Jun) in India, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.

  6. Argentina are modelled in a 4-3-3 and Ivory Coast in a 4-3-3. Formations are editorial estimates and can change with team news.

  7. The model expects the first goal between minutes 11–43, with 76–90 the busiest 15-minute spell for goals. The chance of a 0-0 draw is 6%.

  8. Yes. Neither Argentina nor Ivory Coast is at home, so the model does not apply a venue adjustment.

  9. 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.

  10. 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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