Canada will look to avenge a 2-0 defeat in the group stage when they battle powerhouse Argentina in a Copa America 2024 semifinal on Tuesday in East Rutherford, N.J. Canada, competing in the event for the first time, advanced with a penalty kick win over Venezuela after placing second in Group A, behind Argentina. After playing to a 1-1 draw, Canada defeated Venezuela 4-3 on penalty kicks. Lionel Messi and Argentina are looking to win their second consecutive Copa America championship after winning it all in 2021. They also advanced on penalty kicks, defeating Ecuador 4-2 after playing to a 1-1 draw in regulation.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Argentina are listed as the -340 favorites (risk $340 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Argentina vs. Canada odds, with Canada the +1100 underdogs. A draw is priced at +410 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Argentina are -750 favorites to advance. Before locking in any Canada vs. Argentina picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023, he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.
Now, Eimer has broken down Argentina vs. Canada from every angle and locked in his picks and 2024 Copa America predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Canada vs. Argentina:
- Argentina vs. Canada money line: Argentina -340, Draw +410, Canada +1100
- Argentina vs. Canada over/under: 2.5 goals
- Argentina vs. Canada to advance: Argentina -750, Canada +440
- ARG: Argentina have outscored their opponents 6-1 in the tournament
- CAN: Canada have posted a 2-3-2 record since Copa America qualifying in March
- Argentina vs. Canada picks: See picks here
Why you should back Argentina
Among the leaders on the Argentinian squad is Angel Di Maria. The 36-year-old vice-captain first joined the side in 2008. In 143 appearances for Argentina, he has recorded 31 goals, including two this year. In a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a friendly on June 9 in Chicago, he scored the only goal. As a member of Benfica in the Primeira Liga in Portugal this past season, he scored nine goals in 28 matches.
Forward Julian Alvarez, 24, has emerged as another star on offense. Since joining the national team in 2021, he has recorded eight goals in 34 appearances, including the first goal in a 2-0 win over Canada during group-stage play on June 20. As a member of Manchester City in the English Premier League, he scored 11 goals in 36 league matches this past season. In 225 career matches, he has scored 90 goals. See which team to pick here.
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Why you should back Canada
Defenseman Alphonso Davies has also hurt opponents with his effectiveness in the attacking third. The 23-year-old captain, who joined the Canadian national team in 2017, has 15 goals in 51 appearances. Davies plays professionally in the German Bundesliga for Bayern Munich. This past season, he recorded two goals in 29 matches. For his career, he has scored 25 goals in 295 matches, including a stint with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer.
Forward Jacob Shaffelburg has also had a solid tournament. He scored the first goal in the quarterfinal win over Venezuela, scoring in the 13th minute. He has been a member of the national team since 2020, scoring three goals in 14 appearances. He is a member of the Nashville SC in MLS. In three seasons with them, he has 10 goals in 67 appearances. See which team to pick here.
How to make Argentina vs. Canada picks
Eimer has broken down Canada vs. Argentina from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in a pair of confident plus-money best bets, including a must-see Messi prop. He's sharing his Copa America 2024 picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So what are the best bets for Canada vs. Argentina? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Argentina vs. Canada have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was red-hot in 2023, and find out.
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