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⚽ World Cup 2026 · Semi-final
England vs Argentina Result & Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for England vs Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kick-off Wednesday 15 July 2026, 19:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta.
Result: England 1-2 Argentina
England vs Argentina finished 1-2. Argentina won. The pre-match model prediction and the full market probabilities we published before kick-off are shown below, unchanged.
Our pre-match best bet, under 2.5 goals at 1.57, did not land.
England met Argentina in Semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, finishing 1-2. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes an Argentina win the most likely result at 39%, projecting a 1.2-1.1 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for England vs Argentina with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| 1 | 11.8% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| 2 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| 3 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| 4 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Our prediction for England vs Argentina is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is under 2.5 goals at odds 1.57, the selection our model is most confident in at 75%. On the match result, the model rates an Argentina win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 39%. Goals lean under 2.5 (75%), both teams to score points no (67%). Separately, the biggest value edge versus the bookmaker price is both teams not to score at odds 1.80 (+20.1% model value).
Key numbers
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices England at 28% to win and Argentina at 39%, with the draw at 33%. Our model makes an Argentina win the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina Win | 39% | 2.88 | +12.6% |
| Draw | 33% | 2.82 | -6.1% |
| England Win | 28% | 2.70 | -25.7% |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Argentina or the draw at 1.45 (72% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina or Draw – Double Chance (X2) | 72% | 1.45 | +5.1% |
| England or Argentina – Double Chance (12) | 67% | 1.35 | -10.0% |
| England or Draw – Double Chance (1X) | 61% | 1.38 | -16.0% |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.2-1.1 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 75% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1.5 | 48% | 2.70 | +29.9% |
| Under 2.5 | 75% | 1.57 | +17.3% |
| Under 3.5 | 90% | 1.20 | +8.1% |
| Over 1.5 | 52% | 1.45 | -24.7% |
| Over 2.5 | 25% | 2.35 | -40.5% |
| Over 3.5 | 10% | 4.33 | -57.1% |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams not to score at 67%.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS No | 67% | 1.80 | +20.1% |
| BTTS Yes | 33% | 1.91 | -36.4% |
⚖️ Asian Handicap
The Asian handicap removes the draw by giving one side a goals head-start, useful when England or Argentina is a clear favourite.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| England +2.5 | 96% | 1.01 | -3.2% |
| England +1.5 | 85% | 1.10 | -6.3% |
| England +0.5 | 61% | 1.38 | -16.0% |
| England -0.5 | 28% | 2.55 | -29.9% |
| England -1.5 | 8% | 5.75 | -51.7% |
| England -2.5 | 2% | 13.00 | -75.3% |
| England -3.5 | 0% | 38.00 | -88.6% |
Frequently asked questions
Was the England vs Argentina prediction correct?
England vs Argentina finished 1-2. Our pre-match best bet, under 2.5 goals at 1.57, did not land.
What is the prediction for England vs Argentina?
Our main pick is under 2.5 goals at odds 1.57, with 75% model confidence. The biggest separate value edge is both teams not to score at 1.80 (+20.1% value).
Who is the favourite for England vs Argentina?
Our model makes an Argentina win the most likely result at 39%. It projects an expected 1.2-1.1 scoreline for England vs Argentina.
What is the predicted score for England vs Argentina?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.17 for England and 1.12 for Argentina. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do England and Argentina play?
Kick-off is Wednesday 15 July 2026, 19:00 UTC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta.
Where is England vs Argentina being played?
The match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How are these predictions generated?
Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
Are these World Cup tips free?
Yes, completely free. We publish a new pick every morning across all our channels.
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