Argentina vs Benin prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 7, 2026

The hosts can win by a landslide

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 05.10.26, 13:16

Math prediction 1 X 2

Argentina

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Benin

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1.02 44 Linebet 05 Oct 22:00 43 + 1 05 Oct 17:00 44 -1 05 Oct 10:00 43 + 1 05 Oct 05:00 33 + 10 05 Oct 04:00 38 -5 05 Oct 03:00 35 + 3 05 Oct 02:01 38 -3 05 Oct 02:00 35 + 3 05 Oct 01:02 34 + 1 04 Oct 20:01 22 + 12 04 Oct 12:00 10 + 12 70 Linebet 05 Oct 22:00 75 -5 05 Oct 17:00 70 + 5 05 Oct 10:00 75 -5 05 Oct 05:00 48 + 27 05 Oct 04:00 50 -2 05 Oct 03:00 42 + 8 05 Oct 02:01 50 -8 05 Oct 02:00 42 + 8 05 Oct 01:02 44 -2 04 Oct 20:01 75 -31 04 Oct 12:00 17 + 58

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Tournament Friendly International

Date & kick-off time Today, 19:00

On October 7, 2026, Argentina and Benin will meet in a friendly match between the national teams. It will be Messi’s farewell to the team that has meant everything to him.

Argentina vs Benin: team news and expert analysis

Argentina managed to win the Copa America again last year. However, they were unable to defend their title at the World Cup. After battling their way to the final, they lost to Spain following a goal in extra time. They have since beaten Bolivia 4-0 and then scored seven unanswered goals against Burkina Faso. But everyone is waiting for the next match—and Lionel’s farewell.

Benin fought for a place at the World Cup. They collected 17 points, level with Nigeria and one fewer than South Africa, but finished only third in their group. At the Africa Cup of Nations, they were eliminated in the round of 16, although Egypt needed extra time to overcome the underdogs. In the new qualifying campaign, they opened with a draw against Burkina Faso. They even managed to beat Mauritania.

The former world champions score three goals per game while conceding 0.8. The African visitors average 0.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded.

Previous matches: Argentina vs Benin

This will be the first meeting between the two sides.

The legend deserves to be sent off with a convincing victory. We are backing the South Americans with a "-3.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.60).

Argentina vs Benin: key statistics and trends

• Argentina have won four of their seven matches in 90 minutes
• Both teams have scored in 50% of Argentina’s matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.8
• Benin have won for the first time in four matches
• Both teams have scored in 50% of Benin’s matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.4

Argentina vs Benin: possible starting lineups

Argentina play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Emiliano Martinez – Jai, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico – De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Lo Celso – Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez

Benin play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Dandjinou – Roche, Tijani, Azongnitode, Ourou – Hassan, D’Almeida – Olaitan, Tosin, Aloko – Ourou

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Our Pick

Game Prediction W1(-3,5)

1.6

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Benjamin Mcneil

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He is an analyst in the world of football who doesn't mind adding to his budget with a lucky bet, something he has been doing for the last 10 years. I don't believe in luck, but I believe that the motivation of the opponents and their kit plays a big role, and any sensation is explainable. I prefer to play cautiously, because it is better to win 5 out of 5 bets at odds of 1.6-1.7 than to lose 2 out of 3 bets at odds of 2.2.

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