The last game for Lionel Messi in the Argentina national team jersey is finally here and it feels like the end of an era that every football lover will miss. Benin have been handed the honour of lining up against the world champions in what promises to be a night full of emotion and respect. After lifting the 2022 World Cup the team has kept winning under the same coaching staff and fans across the continent are ready to celebrate the captain one last time.
Team Form
- Argentina smashed Bolivia 4-0 and Burkina Faso 7-0 in the latest international window showing they are still sharp even after the World Cup triumph.
- In their last ten matches they have nine wins with only the World Cup final loss as the exception.
- Benin arrive as underdogs but will be determined to test themselves against the best side on the planet right now.
Tactical Analysis
Argentina are expected to control the ball and create plenty of chances while the whole squad will look to create moments for Messi to shine one final time. The coach has built a solid unit that rarely concedes and the players know how to manage games even when the occasion carries extra weight. Benin will sit deep and hope for counter opportunities but the gulf in quality means they may struggle to keep the score down once the floodgates open.
Betting Proposal
With Messi set to receive a guard of honour and the home side determined to send him off with goals the match is likely to produce plenty of action. The team has shown it can score in bunches and the opponents may leave spaces that allow for an open contest. Argentina and Benin to score five goals and more at odds of 2.05 looks the value play for this special night.
Local punters in Naija know these types of fixtures can turn into goal fests when the occasion calls for entertainment and the lads will surely want to put on a show for the legend. Enjoy the moment because after this the beautiful game moves on without the little magician in the Albiceleste colours.
