Jul 3, 2026
World Cup bets today: Four round of 32 picks for Friday ft. Cabo Verde vs. Argentina [7/3/2026]
Read Article World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds ft. Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez for Friday, July 3
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today guided by expert analysis of Friday's Round of 32 slate on 7/3.
Lionel Messi is out to score for the eighth consecutive time at the World Cup, with 20 career goals at the tournament also just one away for the Argentinian superstar.
And after assessing Friday's slate for in-depth goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, we project him as the most likely player to score today with a probability of 53.2%.
Our daily World Cup player projections then highlight Argentina's Lautaro Martinez as the next most likely, with today's top goalscorer prop edge at +1500 also coming from the current champions.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 3, 2026
Following the two Argentinians, today's list then features two of four Colombian players in the 10, with the South American side heavily favored to defeat Ghana, with a 55.0% probability of scoring 2+ goals as a team, and a 28.1% probability of scoring 3+.
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 53.2% probability
- Lautaro Martinez (Argentina): 38.8%
- Luis Suarez (Colombia): 30.4%
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): 27.8%
- Thiago Almada (Argentina): 22.2%
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt): 22.2%
- James Rodriguez (Colombia): 19.4%
- Omar Marmoush (Egypt): 18.3%
- Jhon Arias (Colombia): 17.4%
- Enzo Fernandez (Argentina): 16.9%
Friday's anytime goalscorer picks [7/3/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- Nahuel Molina (Argentina): 1.0% edge at +1500 odds
- Alessandro Circati (Australia): 0.3% edge at +3000 odds
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10 most likely scorers, Argentina's Nahuel Molina rates as a significant value play at +1500, showing 1.0% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Friday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Round of 32 action on Friday, July 3, 2026, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Luis Suarez head our anytime goalscorer projections, while Nahuel Molina of Argentina presents as the strongest value play at +1500.
All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers' World Cup goalscorer model. Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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