England vs Argentina: match statistics
England vs Argentina: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
England played against Argentina in World Cup (International). The game was played on July 15, 2026. Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
England has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Argentina has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
England scores 2.17 goals per game and allows 1.00. Argentina scores 2.83 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of England's games and 67% of Argentina's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 83%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.88 per game. England takes 15.7 shots per game, while Argentina takes 16.2.
First-half and second-half trends
England leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Argentina leads at halftime in 83% and scores 1.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
England's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Argentina, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
World Cup games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Typ 1X2 after 90 minutes: X. This is the most even match of the semi-finals. Argentina has more experience managing pressure, but England has a deeper bench and can increase the intensity with substitutions. Both teams have had demanding matches that ended after 90 minutes, so the start should be cautious. Each side has the quality to capitalize on a single mistake, but neither side has enough of an advantage to be a safe bet to win in regular time. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw and a decision in extra time or penalties. Our prediction is 34% for England, 36% for draw and 30% for Argentina. The most likely accurate result is 1:1. Promotion after the whole match: England (52% vs 48%). Status: BET
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Typ BTTS: yes. This is the most even match of the semi-finals. Argentina has more experience managing pressure, but England has a deeper bench and can increase the intensity with substitutions. Both teams have had demanding matches that ended after 90 minutes, so the start should be cautious. Each side has the quality to capitalize on a single mistake, but neither side has enough of an advantage to be a safe bet to win in regular time. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw and a decision in extra time or penalties. Both teams have enough quality to capitalize on their opponent's single mistake, but BTTS Yes's advantage remains slim. The model gives 52% for BTTS Yes and 48% for BTTS No. Expected goals: England 1.10, Argentina 1.10. Status: NOBET
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Typ: under 2.5. This is the most even match of the semi-finals. Argentina has more experience managing pressure, but England has a deeper bench and can increase the intensity with substitutions. Both teams have had demanding matches that ended after 90 minutes, so the start should be cautious. Each side has the quality to capitalize on a single mistake, but neither side has enough of an advantage to be a safe bet to win in regular time. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw and a decision in extra time or penalties. The model gives 39% on Over 2.5 and 61% on Under 2.5. xG: England 1.10, Argentina 1.10, total 2.20. Most likely result: 1:1. Line 2.5 mainly depends on both teams scoring; the result 1:0 or 1:1 remains in the under's side. Status: SMALL BET
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Typ HT/FT: X/X. This is the most even match of the semi-finals. Argentina has more experience managing pressure, but England has a deeper bench and can increase the intensity with substitutions. Both teams have had demanding matches that ended after 90 minutes, so the start should be cautious. Each side has the quality to capitalize on a single mistake, but neither side has enough of an advantage to be a safe bet to win in regular time. The most likely outcome is a 1-1 draw and a decision in extra time or penalties. A draw is most likely both at half-time and after 90 minutes, as the advantages of both sides neutralize each other. The highest paths were X/X 23%, X/1 17% and 1/1 14%. The distribution is exactly consistent with our 1X2 34%–36%–30%. Status: SMALL BET
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| England | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.44 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Argentina is 15% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - England · 3 pts / game - Argentina
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Argentina is 30% better for: goals scored per game.
2.17 goals / game - England · 2.83 goals / game - Argentina
England scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Argentina keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 meczów).
Argentina scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 meczów), while England keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - England
Over / Under - Argentina
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Argentina is 114% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - England · 2.5 pts / game - Argentina
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
England - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 83%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Argentina - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 83% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
England
Argentina
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (World Cup).
Teams vs league
| England | Liga | Argentina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.17 | 2.91 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of England vs Argentina?
The World Cup match finished England 1:2 Argentina. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before England vs Argentina?
England score 2.17 goals per game on average and Argentina 2.83. The World Cup average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 67% of England's matches and 67% of Argentina's.
What form are England and Argentina in?
Over the last 5 games England have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Argentina 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for England vs Argentina?
The statistical background for England vs Argentina — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.