The match finished 1–0. The X2 prediction did not land.

Spain host Argentina in the World Cup. Spain have taken 15 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 15 for Argentina. Across 2 recent meetings there were 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Covering two of the three outcomes, the X2 selection is supported by that spread of results. The model rates this selection at 61.73%.

• Spain have taken 15 points from their last 5 matches (5W-0D-0L), while Argentina have taken 15 (5W-0D-0L).
• Spain have scored 14 goals in 8 league games this season, conceding 1.
• Argentina have scored 19 goals in 8 league games, conceding 8.
• Across the last 2 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 4 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 1 of those 2 meetings.