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Argentina vs Cape Verde Ultimate Bet Builder
Lionel Messi to score from outside the box
Messi has scored from range in two of his three group appearances, and he faces a Cape Verde side that faced an average of seven shots per game from outside of their penalty area. The Blue Sharks will aim to defend deep, but Messi’s brilliance can overcome that.
Kevin Pina to have 1+ shots
Pina had five shots across five AFCON appearances in 2024, and he had a shot in all three appearances in the group stage of this tournament. After scoring in two of his last four games for Cape Verde, he should be confident enough take a shot against the champions.
Lionel Messi to make 2+ tackles
Argentina will aim to win the ball back from Cape Verde high up the pitch, and Lionel Messi can play a key role in that. He made two tackles in both of his group stage starts, and that defensive work should continue as he returns to the starting lineup.
Both teams to receive the same number of cards
Cape Verde made only one foul across their goalless draw with Spain, and they have been pretty disciplined throughout the tournament. Their first two group games saw them finish level with their opponents in terms of cards, while Saudi Arabia picked up three cards to Cape Verde’s one in their final match. Two of Argentina’s three group matches finished level in terms of cards shown.
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Marcel Sabizter to have 1+ shots on target (including woodwork) Spain vs Austria
Marcel Sabitzer has had five shots, two on target, across three World Cup games so far. Sabitzer raised his levels in Austria’s toughest group game against Argentina as he managed three shots, one of which was on target.
Marc Cucurella to have 1+ shots Spain vs Austria
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has had three shots across three games at the World Cup, only failing to shoot against Uruguay. Cucurella averaged 0.6 shots per-game for Chelsea in the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Luka Modric to create 3+ shots Portugal vs Croatia
Croatia veteran Luka Modric provided an assists and created four shots in total against Ghana last time out, he can create at least three attempts against Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo to have 2+ shots on target (including woodwork) Portugal vs Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo had 13 attempts across the three group stage games. The former Real Madrid man is averaging exactly two shots per-game on target. Ronaldo can force at least two saves against Croatia.
Granit Xhaka to be shown a card Switzerland vs Algeria
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka was booked against Canada and also picked up a yellow card in one of his side’s warm-up games. Xhaka picked up eight yellow cards in the Premier League with Sunderland last season.
Riyad Mahrez to have 1+ shots on target (including woodwork) Switzerland vs Algeria
Riyad Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in their draw with Austria last time out. Mahrez has had five attempts in total at the World Cup and he can at least force a save against Switzerland.
Portugal vs Croatia Bet Builder Tip
Luka Modric to create 3+ shots
Croatia veteran Luka Modric provided an assists and created four shots in total against Ghana last time out, he can create at least three attempts against Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo to have 2+ shots on target (including woodwork)
Cristiano Ronaldo has a shoot on sight policy for Portugal and he had 13 attempts across the three group stage games. The former Real Madrid is averaging exactly two shots per-game on target.
Nuno Mendes to be fouled 3+ times
Portugal’s Nuno Mendes was fouled a nine times during the group phase. The PSG star was fouled at least three times in two of those games.
Josko Gvardiol to have 1+ shot
Croatia defender Josko Gvadriol had one shot against England and that is his only attempt so far. However, his game time was restricted against both Panama and Ghana and he should be involved from the off against Portugal, he should be able to manage at least one attempt.
Switzerland vs Algeria Bet Builder Tip
Granit Xhaka to be shown a card
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka was booked against Canada and also picked up a yellow card in one of his side’s warm-up games. Xhaka picked up eight yellow cards in the Premier League with Sunderland last season.
Riyad Mahrez to have 1+ shots on target (including woodwork)
Riyad Mahrez scored twice for Algeria in their draw with Austria last time out. Mahrez has had five attempts in total at the World Cup and he can at least force a save against Switzerland.
Ruben Vargas to have 1+ shots on target (including woodwork)
Switzerland midfielder Ruben Vargas has scored in back-to-back games ahead of this last 32 tie. Vargas has had six shots in total at the tournament and four of those have been on target, so he can record at least one attempt on target against Algeria.
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