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The 2024 Copa America features its first semi-final this week as Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side take on Canada in a crucial encounter at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday. La Albiceleste have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament so far and are the favorites going into this game.
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Canada have emerged as dark horses in the 2024 Copa America and have consistently punched above their weight in the competition. The North American outfit edged Venezuela to a victory on penalties over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Argentina, on the other hand, have been a force to be reckoned with under Lionel Scaloni and will back themselves to defend their Copa America crown. The reigning champions needed to dig deep to defeat Ecuador on penalties and will look to be more prolific this week.
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Argentina vs Canada Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have an excellent historical record against Canada and have won the only two matches that have been played between the two teams. Canada are yet to win an official game against Argentina.
- Argentina have won their last 10 matches against CONCACAF opponents in all competitions and have kept clean sheets in each of their last six such games.
- Argentina have reached the semifinals in seven of their last eight major international tournaments, with their only failure in this regard coming in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- Since Lionel Scaloni took charge of Argentina, La Albiceleste have won all four penalty shootouts that they have played out in major international tournaments.
- Lautaro Martinez is currently the most prolific player in the 2024 Copa America and has scored four goals in the competition.
Argentina vs Canada Prediction
Argentina have been a robust outfit under Lionel Scaloni and have already got the better of Canada in the group stage in the 2024 Copa America. Lautaro Martinez has been lethal in the competition so far and is set to partner with Lionel Messi in La Albiceleste front line.
Canada have plenty of pace at their disposal and could trouble Argentina on the counter. Argentina are the better team on paper, however, and hold the upper hand going into this match.
Prediction: Argentina 3-1 Canada
Argentina vs Canada Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Argentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Argentina to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lautaro Martinez to score - Yes
