This is it. The final goal scorer article of the tournament. Spain versus Argentina for the World Cup title.
The defending champions against the best defensive team in the world. Something has got to give. Two plays here: one main play and one sprinkle.
Here are my Argentina vs Spain World Cup goal scorer picks and World Cup player props for Sunday, July 19.
Argentina vs Spain Goal Scorer Picks
| Argentina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -700 | 2.5 130o / -163u | +260 |
| Spain Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +420 | 2.5 130o / -163u | +125 |
Lionel Messi — Anytime Goalscorer vs. Spain (+155)
In what could be the final competitive appearance of his career in an Argentina shirt, the greatest player who ever lived will take the field Sunday afternoon with one mission — win a second World Cup and become the first team to go back-to-back since Brazil (1958-1962).
Spain have been the best defensive team at this tournament, conceding just one goal in seven matches. But we are talking about Lionel Messi. He has been directly involved in Argentina’s most important moments every single time his team needed him, and scored eight goals so far, with a chance to take the Golden Boot as well.
Now, on the grandest stage football has to offer, he will most definitely be looking to make an impact from the jump.
At +155, back the GOAT to cement his legacy one more time.
Julian Alvarez — Anytime Goalscorer vs. Spain (+350)
A sprinkle at this price is absolutely worth it. Julian Alvarez scored a screamer in the 112th minute against Switzerland in the quarterfinals. He registered three shots against England in the semifinal and was a handful all night.
Here’s the extra layer — Alvarez plays his club football at Atletico Madrid in Spain, and several of his Atleti teammates are on the Spanish squad. That’ll serve as extra motivation.
With all eyes and all the defensive attention on Messi, Alvarez will get his chances.
At +350, a small bet on La Araña to pounce on one of them is a good shout.
