Argentina and Australia will collide in an international friendly on Thursday on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over Australia at the 2022 World Cup, eventually winning it all behind the brilliance of Lionel Messi. Argentina dominated the Round of 16 clash against Australia, controlling possession for 61% of the time and recording 14 shots, including five on target. Messi scored the opener in that match and is expected to be involved again on Thursday.
Argentina are the -580 favorites in the latest Argentina vs. Australia odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Socceroos are +1400 underdogs. A draw returns +480 on the 90-minute money line. The over/under for total goals is 3.5. Kickoff from Beijing Workers' Sports Complex in Beijing, China, is at 8 a.m. ET on Thursday. You can stream Argentina vs. Australia on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
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How to watch Argentina vs. Australia
- Argentina vs. Australia date: Thursday, June 15
- Argentina vs. Australia time: 8 a.m. ET
- Argentina vs. Australia live stream: CBS Sports Golazo Network
What you need to know about Argentina
Argentina is the top-ranked team in the FIFA world rankings for good reason. Since winning the World Cup in December, La Albiceleste have played two matches, beating their opponents by a combined score of 9-0. Argentina beat Panama 2-0 on March 23 followed by a 7-0 thrashing of Curacao on March 28.
Messi has scored four goals during that two game stretch and more than 100 for Argentina during his career. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is coming off a prolific season for PSG as well, recording 16 goals and 16 assists. Stream the match here.
What you need to know about Australia
Australia made a surprising run at the 2022 World Cup, finishing in second in Group D behind France. The Socceroos have played two games since being ousted by Argentina in Qatar. They secured a 3-1 victory over Ecuador on March 24 before suffering a 2-1 setback against Ecuador four days later.
Australia's current 23-man side features 12 players who were part of the Socceroos' impressive run in Qatar. A player who missed out on the 2022 World Cup is striker Brandon Borrello. However, Borrello has been effective for the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia's A-League, recording 13 goals and five assists in 27 matches. He scored his first goal for Australia in a 2-1 friendly loss against Ecuador. Stream the match here.
How to watch, live stream Australia vs. Argentina
SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton's best bet for this matchup is Argentina (-1.5) at -165 odds. "Argentina features a plethora of explosive scoring threats, and they've recorded a shutout in each of their last two games. Australia, meanwhile, features an inexperienced lineup, which doesn't bode well against the reigning World Cup champions."
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