Argentina battles Chile in its 2nd game of the highly anticipated Copa America from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Chile vs. Argentina odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
Chile drew Peru 0-0 Friday in its 1st match of Copa America. It took 4 more shots than Peru but put just 1 of 11 attempts on frame. Chile controlled the game, possessing 65% of the match. Chile had won 2 of 3 friendlies coming into the event, having beaten Albania and Paraguay 3-0 apiece, while losing 3-2 to France. Chile sits 40th on the FIFA Men’s World Rankings.
Argentina, after winning the 2022 World Cup in dramatic penalty-kick fashion, is No. 1 in the FIFA rankings. It beat Canada 2-0 in its 1st Copa American match, ending with 19 shots and 9 on frame, respectively 9 and 7 more than Canada. Argentina also controlled the game for 65% of the 90 minutes. Led by F Lionel Messi, Argentina had won all 4 friendlies in 2024 leading up to the tournament.
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Chile vs. Argentina odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:21 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Chile +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Argentina -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Draw +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -102 | U: -118)
Chile vs. Argentina picks and predictions
Prediction
Argentina 1, Chile 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET DRAW (+340).
While it doesn’t sit overly high on the FIFA rankings, Chile has been a solid opponent over the last year. It throttled Albania, which made the Euro 24 tournament, and lost 3-2 to France, ending with as many shots on frame as the 2022 World Cup finalist.
While Argentina didn’t necessarily struggle vs. Canada, it didn’t score until the 2nd half and didn’t capitalize on many of its chances. It hasn’t played many top sides in the last 8 months, having lost 2-0 to Uruguay and having beat Brazil 1-0 in November 2023.
Chile, with an experienced team that’s been playing well, could snag a draw. At this value, it’s worth a play. TAKE DRAW (+340).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-118).
Argentina has gone Under this total in 6 of its last 9 games and has held its opponents scoreless in 4 of its last 6. It can defend at a high level. Argentina can also score behind its slew of talented strikers, including Messi who is among the best in the world.
While 41 years old, Chilean GK Claudio Bravo has the experience to command his backline well and keep the game close. Chile’s opening game ended 0-0, and it has held its opponent scoreless in 3 of its last 4 matches. Chile has gone Under this total in 5 of its last 9 games.
TAKE UNDER 2.5 (-118).
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