Egypt vs. Argentina Olympics 2021 Soccer Picks, Odds, Predictions 7/25/21

Egypt and Argentina are facing off at Sapporo Dome in round 2 of Group C in the Olympics 2021 soccer tournament. Egypt has started this tournament with a positive result, and they are now one step close to advancing to the knockouts. Argentina was sloppy in their tournament opener, and they need at least 1 win in their next two games to advance.

Egypt was facing Spain in their first game, and they haven’t had any expectations in this game. Egypt has had 29% of ball possession, only 1 shot on goal, 1 corner kick, 0 big chances created, and 73% of the correct passes. Egypt was playing rough in this game, and they injured a couple of Spanish players, but they haven’t conceded a goal, and this game has ended in a 0-0 draw. Egypt’s goalkeeper was their best player in this game, followed by their entire defense which was able to keep Spain at bay. With a point from this game, Egypt is in second place with 1 point, but they will still need at least 1 positive result, or possibly a win to advance to the next stage.

Argentina has won only 1 of their last 4 games, and they started this tournament with a loss. Argentina was playing against Australia in their first match, and they were solid with 56% of ball possession, 4 shots on goal, 6 corner kicks, 0 big chances created, and a solid 80% of the correct passes. Argentina fell behind early, in the 14^th minute, and they have conceded a red card in the 48^th minute. This was also a rough game, and Argentina has conceded another goal in the second half, and they ended up losing this game 0-2. Offensively, Argentina has created a few chances, but their defense was sloppy, and it cost them a win here. Argentina is now in the last place of their group, and I think they will need 2 wins in their last 2 games, or at least 1 win and a draw to end up in second place. Ortega will miss this game for Argentina because of the red card. The last two games will be tough for Argentina because they are facing Spain in one of those games, and they will need to be at the top of their game if they want to win.

These two teams have never met in the past, and judging by their first games in this tournament, this one will be rough as well. Argentina will probably be the dominant team here, but as we saw, Egypt can defend. I will give it a shot with a draw here.