World Cup Opta Stats: Four stat-based bets for Saturday ranging from 6/5 to 5/1

Nathan Joyes
03 December 2022
2:30 min read

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The knockout stages begin with the Netherlands taking on the USA at 3pm on Saturday. The Dutch won two of their three matches, while the US only conceded one goal in their groups. Argentina face Australia, who have shocked plenty to reach this stage of the World Cup...

Dutch unbeaten in last 19 WC games against non-European nations
Pulisic directly involved in 6 goals in his last 9 appearances
Australia haven't won their last four to South Americans
Lionel Messi created five chances against Poland
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Netherlands v USA

Dutch strong against non EU nations

Opta Stat:

"Netherlands are unbeaten in all 10 of their World Cup matches under Louis van Gaal (W7 D3), keeping five clean sheets in their last six games at the finals, including shutouts in each of their last three in the knockout stages."

Betfair Bet:

Back the draw and under 2.5 goals @ 3.4

Netherlands v USA

Pulisic key man for the States

Opta Stat:

"Christian Pulisic has been directly involved in six goals in his last nine appearances for USA in all competitions (4 goals, 2 assists), having a hand in both of their goals so far at the 2022 World Cup (1 goal, 1 assist). Overall, he's scored twice as many goals (22) for USA than any other player in the squad."

Betfair Bet:

Back Christian Pulisic to score anytime @ 5.5

Argentina v Australia

Socceroos to struggle

Opta stat:

"This will be Australia's fifth World Cup match against a South American opponent, with the Socceroos winless in the previous four (D1 L3). Argentina's only previous meetings with a team from Oceania are their seven games against Australia, none of which have come in the World Cup."

Betfair Bet:

Back Argentina to win 3-0 @ 6.0

Argentina v Australia

Messi to steal the show

Opta Stat:

"Lionel Messi created five chances in Argentina's 2-0 win over Poland, taking his tally to 63 in the World Cup overall. Since 1966, the only player to create more chances at the World Cup is fellow Argentine Diego Maradona (67)."

Betfair Bet: