Argentina v South Korea World Cup betting

Argentina are probably not at their best under Diego Maradona, he was their best player ever but could prove one of their worst managers ever. They will not have to be at their best to beat South Korea, who are a solid but very unspectacular team.

The good news for punters wishing to go against South Korea at the World Cup is that their performance at the 2002 World Cup, where they massively overachieved on home soil with one of the best managers in the world Guus Hiddink at the helm, is still on the minds of the bookmakers so they always seem a bit underpriced, even when outsiders in a game. In this match it is good news for Argentina backers.

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Argentina v South Korea odds and tips

Argentina have been fairly priced up for this game, they are the most likely winners by some distance and the bookies know that. It is unwise to go overboard backing Argentina to beat South Korea but the odds are worth a bet none the less, especially if you are having in a double or treble with other teams. There could be a bit more value in backing Argentina -1 in the handicap as with all the attacking players Argentina have it is hard not to see them registering two or three goals against probably the weakest team in Group B.

Lionel Messi doesn't seem to have quite the same scoring record for Argentina as he does for Barcelona and that leaves him underpriced in the goalscorer markets, it should be best to look at someone wuch as Gonzalo Higuain. The Real Madrid striker has had a great season and could end up Argentina's top scorer at the World Cup, he is a good bet to score both the first goal and a goal at anytime.

Argentina v South Korea best bets

Gonzalo Higuain is a lethal goalscorer who should get plenty of chances in this match. He is a good bet to score at anytime but the best bet on Higuain is on him netting the first goal at a much better price. Back Higuain at best odds 4.0 with BWin where new customers get a free £30 bet.

Argentina v South Korea Next Best Bet

Backing Argentina to win the game is not a bad bet but with a few goals expected we should get better value on Argentina in the -1 handicap, Argentina are expected to win this by two or three goals. Back Argentina with South Korea receiving a goal headstart at best odds 1.75 with William Hill where new customers get free £30 in bets.