Argentina v Iran Betting Tips and Predictions

After failing to impress in a 2-1 opening win over Bosnia-Herzegovina Argentina go into their second match against minnows Iran knowing that three points will assure progression and we have some free World Cup 2014 betting tips.

As you would expect two time World Cup winners Argentina are heavy favourites to win against Iran coming in at 1/7 with Coral. A draw is available at 6/1 and an underdog Iranian victory is available at 33/1.

You've got to feel that if this match was played 100 times Argentina would win 99.9 times out of 100. They are priced at 1/7 for a very good reason. As a punter it is impossible to see any realistic outcome but the Argentinian victory.

At odds of 1/7 though Messi and co aren't particularly tempting though. We need to look elsewhere for value and whilst the odds aren't especially generous for this match we've dug deep into the markets to unearth some good value bets.

Although expectations are not high for Iran going into this World Cup their first group match against Nigeria showed that Iran are a tough defensive nut to crack.

Ex-Real Madrid, Portugal and Manchester United man Carlos Queiroz has got Iran well set up defensively with a settled, experienced back four that aren't going to just roll over and surrender to Argentina. I know Argentina are a step up in quality from Nigeria but the fundamentals that have been instilled into Iran should hold them in good stead.

La Albiceleste to win are there to be under 2.5 goals is available at 21/10 with William Hill.

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Another market that looks tempting is the penalty awarded market. Messi is going to be running at pace at the Iranian backline. It is easy to envision a heavy Iranian tackle giving away a penalty. Plus referees tend to give decisions to the bigger sides against the smaller teams. Argentina to be awared a penalty is 11/4 with William Hill.

The one player with some quality in the Iranian team the Fulham man and ex-Bundesliga champion Ashkan Dejagah. We saw for Fulham last season that Dejagah has the quality to score individual goals on the counter-attack. Playing for Iran Dejagah fulfils a similar tactical role to that which he did for Felix Magath's Fulham i.e. he is the link between midfield and attack.

Dejagah is likely to be the Iranian's main/only attacking threat and he is available to score anytime at 11/1 with bet365. At those odds he is surely worth a punt.

Argentina v Iran Best Tips

Argentina to win and under 2.5 goals – Bet Here at 21/10 with William Hill

A Penalty to be awarded – Bet Here at 11/4 with William Hill

Dejagah to score anytime – Bet Here at 11/1 with Bet365

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