Argentina vs Canada Prediction: Les Rouges continue their record journey against La Albiceleste

Canada continue their record Copa America journey and will need to avoid a defeat against the defending champions, Argentina, who defeated them in the group stage. The game will be played at the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Below are previews, match facts, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Argentina continued their strive to defend their title and were really lucky in the quarterfinal round despite taking the lead when Lisandro Martinez scored from Mac Alister's well-taken corner. However, Enner Valencia missed a chance to draw Ecuador level in the 62nd minute when he missed from 12 yards. Notwithstanding, Kevin Rodriguez scored in the 90+2nd minute of the game to force penalties. Messi missed the first penalty in the shootout, but they still managed to win the shootout 4-2 after another super performance from Emiliano Martinez, who saved two penalties. 

Kevin Rodriguez’s goal was the first goal that Emiliano Martinez and Argentina have conceded in this tournament after recording a 100% record in the group stage. They look set for the final and hope to get another win over Canada. They have defeated Canada 2-0 in the opening match of this competition. La Selección hope to win their 16th title in this competition, and a win in this clash will set it against the winner between Uruguay and Colombia.

Canada remain the most surprising team of the 2024 Copa America. They lost their first-ever game in this competition to Argentina 2-0 but still managed to qualify from Group A with 4 points and went ahead to eliminate Venezuela 4-3 on penalties in the quarter-final. Tajon Buchanan will likely miss this clash due to a shin injury. A win in this clash will set them up for their record final in the Copa America. 

Argentina — Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.

Canada — Maxime Crepeau, Alistair Johnston, Moise Bombito, Derek Cornelius, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Osorio, Stephen Eustaquio, Richie Laryea, Jonathan David, Jacob Shaffelburg, Cyle Larin.

• Argentina have lost just 2 of their last 59 matches in all competitions.
• Canada have kept 2twoclean sheets at the 2024 Copa America.
• Argentina have only lost once in 18 games since winning the 2022 World Cup.
• Argentina have kept eight clean sheets in their past 12 outings.
• Argentina have conceded only 1 goal at the 2024 Copa America.

 Argentina started this tournament with lots of motivation, but the motivation is reducing game by game, and the pressure is high on them to repeat that win on Canada. On the other hand, Canada have worked more on their defence since the 2-0 loss to Argentina in the first game of this competition, and the defence might frustrate Argentine attacks throughout the game. 

• Under 2.5 for 1.79 odds
• HT: X for 2.31 odds
• Argentina to Score in 1st Half: NO for 2.20 odds