SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of England’s clash with Argentina at the World Cup on Wednesday night.
England vs Argentina (Wednesday, 20:00)
All eyes will be on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night as old adversaries Argentina and England square off in a World Cup semi-final tie.
England have reached the final four of the World Cup for the first time since 2018, when they fell short against Croatia, and they'll be looking to go one better this time around.
As for Argentina, they're aiming to move one step closer to holding on to the trophy that they won in Qatar four years ago.
I've already put together a bet builder piece on this mouthwatering showdown, but I've since identified a player-based selection that holds plenty of appeal.
The angle that has caught my eye is Cristian Romero to be fouled at least once at 5/6 with bet365.
The Argentine defender plays with a real aggressive streak and tends to be the one committing fouls rather than being on the receiving end of them, but I think he is likely to be targeted here.
Moreover, Romero has been fouled in two of his five outings at the World Cup thus far.
Looking further back, it can be seen that the 28-year-old was fouled in each of his final four appearances during World Cup qualifying, earning Argentina multiple free kicks in two of those contests.
Romero was also a relatively reliable source of drawing fouls in the Premier League last season, underlined by the fact he was earning 0.77 per game for Tottenham.
Where this selection becomes even more attractive is that Romero is almost certain to find himself locked in direct duels with both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
Not only have the aforementioned duo been England's two standout performers at the World Cup so far, but they also ranked among the highest when it comes to fouls committed.
Indeed, Kane has been England’s biggest culprit when it comes to fouls at this World Cup, having committed eight so far, with Bellingham not far behind on six.
So, in what promises to be a fiery and hard-fought encounter, Romero looks worth backing to be fouled at least once at a value 5/6 with bet365.
Recommended Bet
- Cristian Romero To Be Fouled 1+ Time – 5/6 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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