Spain have conceded just one goal in five straight wins, including a 2-0 win over France, while Argentina score freely but ship 1.4 a game; a double chance on Spain looks the safer route.
The World Cup final pits Spain against Argentina, and this prediction expects a fascinating clash of styles on neutral ground. Spain arrive as the tournament's meanest side, winning all five of their recent games and conceding only once, a sequence crowned by a 2-0 victory over France and narrow successes against Belgium, Portugal and Uruguay. Argentina counter with the competition's most explosive attack, striking fourteen goals across five straight wins over England, Switzerland, Egypt, Cape Verde Islands and Jordan, though their defence has looked far more vulnerable. Solidity versus flair should define this showpiece between two irresistible teams.
