Argentina vs Canada Prediction Copa América 2024
⚽ Football Copa América 2024 Match Preview
⏰ 10 July 2024 - 01:00 GMT +1
🏟 Stadium: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
East Rutherford hosts the first of two exciting Copa América semi-finals, with world champions Argentina aiming for their third consecutive final appearance in major tournaments. After winning all three group games without conceding, including a 2-0 victory against Canada, their only defensive slip came in a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, leading to a penalty shootout.
With no extra time in this tournament, Argentina will prioritize winning in regulation time. Anything but an Argentinian victory would be a massive upset, considering they've scored seven unanswered goals in their two previous encounters with Canada. Moreover, Argentina has won ten straight Copa América tournament games, keeping clean sheets in seven.
Canada's coach, Jesse Marsch, has remarkably guided the Maple Leafs deep into this competition. As one of six CONCACAF nations added to the regular CONMEBOL participants, Canada can be proud of their performance, emerging as the best from their federation ahead of Mexico and hosts USA.
Despite being longshots to reach their first major final outside the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Canada must believe they can overcome the only team to beat them in this tournament (90 mins - W1, D2, L1). Two of their last three games saw Canada score first, but their recent draw with Venezuela suggests a strong start doesn't guarantee success.
Where to watch Argentina vs Canada?
📺 Link to watch Argentina - Canada Live Stream on TV
📋Players to watch:
- Lautaro Martínez (Argentina): Averaging one goal per game across six internationals since the end of the club season.
- Jacob Shaffelburg (Canada): Involved in both of Canada's goals scored in regulation time during the tournament.
⚡Match Facts:
- Argentina has won ten straight Copa América tournament games.
- Three of Argentina's last four Copa América games were won after a drawn first half.
- Canada has scored first in two of their last three games.
💡Prediction: Argentina's world-class talent and tournament experience will likely prove too much for Canada's spirited underdogs. Expect a cautious start from both sides, with Argentina gradually asserting dominance as the match progresses. Lautaro Martínez may once again be the difference-maker, potentially breaking the deadlock in the second half. While Canada might create a few chances, Argentina's solid defense should prevail. The match could end with a 2-0 or 3-0 victory for Argentina, securing their place in yet another major tournament final.
Betting Tips:
- Argentina to win
- Under 3.5 goals in the match
- Lautaro Martínez to score anytime
- Argentina to win to nil
- Draw at half-time, Argentina to win at full-time
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