48' — Argentina took the lead: 1-0. Nicolás Otamendi scored it. 61' — Argentina extended the lead: 2-0. Nico Paz scored it. 71' — Argentina extended the lead: 3-0. Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot. Argentina won 3-0.
Chances to win
Model estimate
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ArgentinaDrawBenin
Pre-match model estimate: Argentina 86%, draw 11%, Benin 3%.
How is this calculated?
This is our own statistical model: before kick-off, each team's strength comes from a global team rating built on our results — every league and cup on one scale, linked through European and other cross-league matches — blended with the league's own results when both teams play in it. During the match it is updated with the minute, the score, red cards and the last 15 minutes of pressure (a Poisson goal model with the Dixon-Coles correction for low scores). Without enough data on both teams we show no percentages. It is a probability, not a certainty.
Who is pressing?
No detailed data in this league — the pressure index is not guessed.
Previous meetings and form
The percentages in this tab are estimates of the ScoreMondo statistical model, not certainties.
A 3-0 rout: Argentina swept Benin aside at Estadio Más Monumental. It was 0-0 at half-time.
The story of the match
The first half ended 0-0.
Argentina took the lead in the 48th minute: Nicolás Otamendi, set up by Lionel Messi. Argentina extended their lead to 2-0 in the 61st minute: Nico Paz, set up by Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi made it 3-0 for Argentina after 71 minutes.
The statistics
Argentina had 13 shots (10 on target) to Benin's 5 (2). Corners finished 8-2. Benin's goalkeeper made 10 saves. Dangerous attacks: 500 for Argentina, 94 for Benin.
International Friendlies
