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Texas Thriller: 14/5 Draw as Austria Look to Halt Argentina’s Winning Run

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| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Monday’s 2026 World Cup game between Argentina and Austria.

Our Prediction: Draw (14/5), Argentina 1-1 Austria (6/1)

Argentina and Austria know that another victory here for either should would secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages following their victories in matchday one, Texas awaits for this intriguing clash.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Monday’s fixture:

Argentina v Austria – Monday, 6pm

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It didn’t take World Cup holders Argentina long to have the world talking again, as a Lionel Messi hat‑trick powered them to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Algeria. The reigning champions are aiming to become just the third nation in history to win back‑to‑back World Cups, and their opening performance suggested they mean business.
That win extended Argentina’s streak to eight consecutive victories in all competitions, and they could make further history here by becoming only the seventh nation to score three or more goals in four straight World Cup matches.
A victory would guarantee Lionel Scaloni’s side a place in the round of 32, and their defensive record offers further encouragement — only one of their last ten games has seen both teams score. William Hill make the champions 11/20 odds‑on favourites to continue their perfect start.

Austria also got their 2026 World Cup campaign off to a strong start, beating Jordan 3-1, and Ralf Rangnick’s side have now lost just one of their last twelve matches (W10, D1) — form that suggests this could be a far more competitive contest than the odds imply.
Like Argentina, Austria have been solid defensively, conceding more than once in only one of their last eight games in all competitions. That resilience will give Das Team confidence as they look to reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time since 1982.
This feels like a tight one to call given the form of both sides, and if there is to be a winner, it may well come by a single goal either way. Austria can be backed at 5/1 with William Hill to upset the reigning champions.

Bet Builder Hub:

Player To Score Or Assist – Lionel Messi – Messi scored a hat-trick in the opening game, he’s now had a goal involvement in six of his last seven games.
Result – Draw – These two sides are in fine form and both look solid at the back, a draw would suit both nations and therefore we could see a stalemate in this.

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All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing

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