Lionel Messi scored once and made two more as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly, the standout name on the night in a game that only broke open after the interval. Goalless at the break, it took Argentina barely three minutes of the second half to settle it.
7.9Lionel MessiArgentina · Forward1 goal · 7 shots · 3 key passesArgentina 3:0 Benin — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 44(Foul)
Second half3 - 0
- 55(Foul)
- 59
- 61
- 64J. Olougbade
- 71
- 90 + 1
- 90 + 1S. Ngobi
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FT3–0A
+72.2Dominant
B
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Questions & Answers
What was the final score of Argentina vs Benin?
Argentina 3-0 Benin (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Nicolás Otamendi (48', assist Lionel Messi) for Argentina; Nico Paz (61', assist Lionel Messi) for Argentina; Lionel Messi (71') for Argentina.
Were there any cards in Argentina vs Benin?
Yellow cards: Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina); Mohamed Tijani (Benin).
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Head to Head meetings
Argentina – Benin
Argentina
Benin
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 3 | 0 |
Average per game | 3 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
Argentina
- 5Matches
- 16Goals
- 3.2Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Benin
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Argentina – Benin
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 9.5
Benin opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | 26.00 | 51.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Argentina
Argentina is a strong favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 61.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 67.4 vs 43.1 for Benin. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 79.6 vs 31.8). CheckLive signal strength 80/100.
Home win — Argentina
High confidence80%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.9
38.5
CheckSkill
55.7
51.6
CheckMental
79.6
31.8
CheckLive total67.4 vs 43.1+24.3Argentina: 61.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 67.4
More match signals
Over 3.589%1.17
Argentina (−1)94%
Argentina (DNB)88%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Argentina vs Benin?
In the CheckLive calculation Argentina is the favourite: 61.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 67.4 vs 43.1. Signal strength 80/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Argentina's main edge?
Argentina is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 79.6 vs 31.8 for Benin. The overall rating gap is 24.3.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-1 (Argentina vs Benin, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | 26.00 | 51.00 |