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Spain have only conceded one goal in this tournament, and that was largely a matter of the back line losing track of Belgium’s<\/span> Charles de Ketelaere<\/span> as he ventured offside before stepping back on. Argentina have a knack for finding goals at the perfect time, and another improbable comeback against England<\/span> is hard to ignore. Severance is backing Under 2.5 goals, noting finals tend to be low scoring and this one doesn’t involve France<\/span>.<\/p>\nSoccer Lionel Messi anytime assist including extra time<\/h2>\n
After scoring eight goals through the first five matches of this campaign, including a timely equalizer against Egypt<\/span>, Messi hasn’t found the back of the net in Argentina’s last two games. However, he does have four assists in the last three matches after having none in the first four games. Argentina’s supporting players are rising to the occasion, and Messi is happy to give them their chance to shine. In a game where goals will be at a premium, he’s still the ultimate difference maker.<\/p>\nSoccer Argentina to lift the Cup<\/h2>\n
Green has Spain on the money line, noting they “are on a six-game winning streak, and they’ll be full of confidence after absolutely dominating France in the semifinals.” And if you were to take this matchup at face value, you’d say Spain probably have the more balanced roster. However, it’s impossible to ignore Argentina’s knockout run. Extra time winner against Cape Verde and Switzerland<\/span>. Coming back from deficits against Egypt and England. Nine of Argentina’s 11 goals in the knockout round have come after the 78th minute.<\/p>\nThis team never quits and has continued to pull rabbits out of the hat to the point where it becomes expected. Spain can defend for 89 minutes and all Argentina need is one opening to make them pay. The goal of this group was to win one international trophy for Messi, and now they’re 90 minutes and change away from winning four international trophies in a row. You couldn’t write a better movie if you tried, and Spain will do everything they can to sour the end of this Argentina run. But they don’t have Messi or Argentina’s magic. Give me La Albiceleste to get the job done once again.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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