Jul 7, 2026
World Cup bets today: Two round of 16 picks for Tuesday ft. Egypt vs. Argentina [7/7/2026]
Read Article World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds ft. Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez for Tuesday, July 7
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today backed by expert analysis of Tuesday's Round of 16 slate on 7/7.
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi leads our anytime goalscorer predictions for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the legendary forward given a 45.6% chance of finding the net for a record ninth straight World Cup game.
After analyzing today's expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, Messi is followed by team-mate, Julian Alvarez, who is expected to start up top alongside the GOAT.
As well as the top 10 most likely anytime goal scorers, this article also takes a look at the best World Cup prop bets, where we have two goal scorers at odds of +1500 and +1900.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 7, 2026
Messi, given a 13.3% chance to score 2+, and a 2.6% probability of a hat-trick, is of course joined by Alvarez, but then also Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister in today's top 10.
Other big names include Diaz and Suarez of Colombia, as well as Argentina's most dangerous opponent of the day, Mo Salah.
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 45.6% probability
- Julian Alvarez (Argentina): 30.8%
- Luis Diaz (Colombia): 21.8%
- Luis Suarez (Colombia): 20.9%
- Breel Embolo (Switzerland): 18.4%
- James Rodriguez (Colombia): 14.2%
- Enzo Fernandez (Argentina): 13.6%
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt): 13.3%
- Dan Ndoye (Switzerland): 12.9%
- Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina): 12.5%
Tuesday's anytime goalscorer picks [7/7/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- Nahuel Molina (Argentina): 1.7% edge at +1900 odds
- Jefferson Lerma (Colombia): 0.8% edge at +1500 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 +1900, showing 1.7% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Tuesday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Round of 16 action on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez and Luis Diaz lead our anytime goalscorer projections, while Nahuel Molina of Argentina emerges as the strongest value play at +1900.
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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