World Cup Semifinal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England VS 🇦🇷 Argentina Win prediction England • 55% Argentina • 45% Score prediction: England 2-1 Argentina This semifinal match is expected to be a tight affair. England arrives with high confidence after eliminating Norway, while Argentina put in a convincing performance to beat Switzerland. Both teams possess potent attacking lines and experience in big matches. Reasons why I slightly favor England: Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are in top form and serve as England's primary sources of goals. Thomas Tuchel's squad has demonstrated mental resilience, bouncing back from difficult situations multiple times during the knockout stage. Argentina remains dangerous through Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez, though their defense has appeared vulnerable to opponents at times. Match flow prediction: The first half will likely be cautious, with balanced possession. Argentina may create scoring chances through quick attacks and Messi's creativity. England is expected to respond via the Kane-Bellingham combination, eventually scoring the winning goal in the second half or towards the end of the match. Final prediction: England 2-1 Argentina (likely within 90 minutes, though the match could potentially go to extra time given how evenly matched the teams are). Opta and various analysts also assess the teams' chances as nearly equal, with a slight edge for England.