class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams struggling for cutting edge at the Olympics, Al Hain-Cole doesn't expect much goalmouth action between La Rojita and Batista\u2019s team<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nSpain and Argentina will go head to head for top spot in Group C when they meet at the Saitama Stadium 2002 in Wednesday\u2019s Olympic Games clash.<\/p>\n
Luis de la Fuente\u2019s men are top of the group after the opening two matches, having drawn 0-0 with Egypt before narrowly defeating Australia 1-0.<\/p>\n
Spain vs Argentina latest odds<\/p>\n
Spain are 10\/11 (1.91) favourites with bet365 to progress to the knockout stages in first place by coming out on top once again here.<\/p>\n
Argentina ran out emphatic 4-0 winners in their only previous Olympics encounter with this opposition at Atlanta 1996 but are 3\/1 (4.00) outsiders to emerge victorious in this one, and priced at 5\/2 (3.50) to earn a draw.<\/p>\n
Spain vs Argentina team news<\/p>\n
Oscar Mingueza and Dani Ceballos have both been ruled out of the group stage after suffering injuries in the opening 0-0 draw against Egypt.<\/p>\n
Francisco Ortega is available once again after serving a one-match suspension for the red card he received in the opening 2-0 defeat to Australia.<\/p>\n
Spain vs Argentina preview<\/p>\n
Having brought a strong squad to Japan, including players like Pau Torres, Pedri, Dani Olmo and Mikel Oyarzabal, La Rojita have endured a slightly frustrating first two matches at these Olympics.<\/p>\n
After being held to a 0-0 draw by Egypt in their opener, they did eventually score their first Olympic goal in 21 years in the 1-0 win over Australia last time out.<\/p>\n
They can at least take encouragement from two clean sheets from two, meaning they have conceded just once in their last three matches in all competitions.<\/p>\n
This will be cause for concern for Fernando Batista\u2019s team, who have only scored six times in their last six matches and struggled to break down Australia in their narrow 1-0 win on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Spain vs Argentina tips & predictions<\/p>\n
With Spain needing only a draw to ensure safe passage into the knockout stages, odds of 17\/20 (1.85) seem generous on them keeping things tight in their fourth match in a row that features under 2.5 goals.<\/p>\n
That bet would also have paid out in four of the last five games for Argentina, who have also conceded only three times in five fixtures.<\/p>\n
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/p>\n