Read our prediction for Argentina vs Benin below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Argentina vs Benin Prediction & Betting tips
The friendly match between Argentina and Benin will be played on 7 October 2026, at 02:00 (Romanian time), in the legendary stadium Estadio Lâs Monumental of Buenos Aires. This is not a simple verification match, but a game with a huge emotional load: it will be his farewell match Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team jersey.
The last dance for legends: Lionel Messi (39 years), the most selected player (207 matches) and the top scorer in the history of the country (125 goals), bids farewell to In Albiceleste. Alongside him, the veteran defender Nicolás Otamendi will also tick off his last international appearance (reaching 140 selections). For this special event, Argentina will wear a dedicated anniversary equipment.
Argentina:
The 2026 World Cup finalist is in devastating form in this autumn window. Lionel Scaloni’s side are coming after two emphatic wins: 4-0 with Bolivia and an incredible 7-0 against Burkina Faso. Juan Foyth and Thiago Almada have withdrawn from the squad due to injuries. Nicolás Tagliafico and Giovani Lo Celso are uncertain. Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister are ready to control the midfield, while the wonder kid Nico Paz (3 contributions to the goal in the last 2 games) could get back minutes.
Argentina (4-4-2): Martínez — Giay, Otamendi, Li. Martínez, Medina — By Paul, En. Fernández, Mac Allister, Paz — Messi, La. Martínez.
Benin:
For the African national run by Gernot Rohr, the duel represents a historic moment: it is first time in history when Benin faces a team from outside Africa. The “squirrels” come after a good start in the AFCON qualifiers (a win with Mauritania and a draw with Burkina Faso), but the long trip to South America and the massive value difference represent a colossal test. The selector will not be able to rely on right-back Abdoul Rachid Moumini (administrative travel issues) nor Dokou Dodo (returned to his club). The attack will be led by Tosin Aiyegun (Loorient).
Benin (4-2-3-1): Danjinou — Aongnyrode, Roche, Tijani, T. Oouou — D’Almeida, Imourane — Y. Ouorou, Olaïtan, Aloko — Tosin.
Analysts anticipate a total dominance of Argentina, amid the retirement party of Messi and the fatigue accumulated by Benin following the trip. The most often forecast score by specialized publications is a 4-0 clear in Argentina’s favour, with great chances that the celebrated evening, Leo Messi, will put his name on the list of goalscorers for the last time in the national jersey.
Argentina vs Benin head to head matches
No previous matches was played between Argentina and Benin.
* Our advice is: OVER 4.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.45
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