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Spain vs Argentina

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World Championship 2026 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Sun, Jul 19, 2026
1 - 0
07:00 PM
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Match Events

41'
Martinez Li.
44'
Sub
Martinez Li. In: Otamendi N.
Out: Martinez Li.
46'
Sub
Gonzalez N. In: Paredes L.
Out: Gonzalez N.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-0, with Spain advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

47%
Spain
15%
Draws
38%
Argentina
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Spain

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Spain come out ahead of Argentina on wins alone.
  • 47% — that's where the model lands on Spain taking it.
  • Spain have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Spain, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.2%
Spain Clean Sheet 68%
Argentina Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Spain Argentina
Matches Played 29 27
Wins 22 21
Draws 6 2
Losses 1 4
Goals Scored 2.41 2.3
Goals Conceded 0.76 0.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 19, 2026 World Championship
Spain vs Argentina
1:0
Mar 27, 2026 Finalissima
Spain vs Argentina
0:0
Mar 27, 2018 Friendly International
Spain vs Argentina
6:1
Sep 7, 2010 Friendly International
Argentina vs Spain
4:1
Nov 14, 2009 Friendly International
Spain vs Argentina
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Spain Compare

Top Goalscorer Torres F.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Argentina Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Spain 59 / 100
Argentina 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Spain Argentina

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Spain Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Spain's goal record stands at 90% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.

Solid form: Spain remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Argentina let in goals in 48% of their last 27 matches.

Scoring Trends

Spain VS Argentina
1.88 Goals Scored 3
0.38 Goals Conceded 0.63
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Spain

(Home)
19 Jul
Spain
1 : 0
Argentina
14 Jul
France
0 : 2
Spain
10 Jul
Spain
2 : 1
Belgium
06 Jul
Portugal
0 : 1
Spain
02 Jul
Spain
3 : 0
Austria
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Argentina

(Away)
19 Jul
Spain
1 : 0
Argentina
15 Jul
England
1 : 2
Argentina
12 Jul
Argentina
3 : 1
Switzerland
07 Jul
Argentina
3 : 2
Egypt
03 Jul
Argentina
3 : 2
Cape Verde
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Germany 1
Paraguay 2
France 3
Sweden 0
South Africa 0
Canada 1
Netherlands 1
Morocco 2
Portugal 2
Croatia 1
Spain 3
Austria 0
USA 2
Bosnia & Herzegovina 0
Belgium 3
Senegal 2
Brazil 2
Japan 1
Ivory Coast 1
Norway 2
Mexico 2
Ecuador 0
England 2
D.R. Congo 1
Argentina 3
Cape Verde 2
Australia 1
Egypt 2
Switzerland 2
Algeria 0
Colombia 1
Ghana 0
1/8-finals
Paraguay 0
France 1
Canada 0
Morocco 3
Portugal 0
Spain 1
USA 1
Belgium 4
Brazil 1
Norway 2
Mexico 2
England 3
Argentina 3
Egypt 2
Switzerland 1
Colombia 0
Quarter-finals
France 2
Morocco 0
Spain 2
Belgium 1
Norway 1
England 2
Argentina 3
Switzerland 1
Semi-finals
France 0
Spain 2
England 1
Argentina 2
Final
Spain 1
Argentina 0
France 4
England 6