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20th Jun 2014 | World Cup

Argentina v Iran Tip: Total Goals Betting

The Argentinians probably won't push too hard if they get 1-0 or 2-0 up and the Iranians have kept four clean sheets in their last five outings.

The bookies are offering one of the most lop-sided markets of the tournament in this Group F clash. Iran are a massive 25/1 (Skybet) to pull off a jaw-dropping upset with Argentina nothing longer than 1/7 (Paddy Power).

But the value arrives in the total goals market which perhaps underestimates both how defensive Iran will be but also the fact that they aren’t too bad at that end of the pitch. Moreover, Argentina were pretty lacklustre in their first outing and probably will have little need to go for the jugular so long as they are winning.

The Persians kept a clean sheet against Nigeria on Monday and have only conceded one goal in their last five fixtures. Three of those five clashes have ended 0-0 and none of the games have seen over 2.5 goals. Sportingbet offer us a best price 8/5 on that sequence continuing.

Odds correct at time of publishing: 17:21 20th Jun, 2014 but subject to change

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