Big Match Breakdown: Nigeria v Argentina

Willy Cabellero’s spot will be in doubt after his error, but may retain his place due to his inexperienced team-mates.

Cases can be argued for Ever Banega, Giovani Lo Celso and Paulo Dybala’s selection. Meanwhile Angel Di Maria could return.

Key Battles

Argentina have played a four and a three-man defence already in this tournament. However, both formations have exposed their frailties at the back.

Marcos Rojo should return to the side as they revert to the same back four that started against Iceland.

However, if Musa, Victor Moses and Kelechi Iheanacho pick up where they left off it could be a long ninety minutes for the Argentine’s.

Going forward Sampaoli’s side have a myriad of options.

Sergio Aguero will lead the line and Nigeria will surely have to repel a wave of attacks from Messi, Di Maria and the rest.

Match odds

Argentina’s need for a win put them as 8/15 favourites for this one. If Messi turns up then not many can stop him.

Nigeria are at 5/1 but a draw could also see them advance, which is at 10/3.

Both teams to score is 3/4.

Messi to notch his first of goal of the World Cup is at 4/5 any time. The Barcelona forward to net a hat-trick is 12/1.

Aguero has scored their only goal of the competition and is a 11/10 shout any time.

Musa to pick up where he left off and open the scoring is 9/1.

Iheanacho to score is a 12/5 any time bet.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing