Here we are, after a summer of fantastic football, we're at the World Cup final. It should be a splendid affair.
After last night's fantastic third-place play-off game - yes, it frustrated us, too - we are hoping this year's World Cup final can follow suit.
Even when you look back at the last final, Argentina vs. France was perhaps one of the best games of football ever. So, there can be hope here.
As always, you can also get the best prices using BettingLounge's price comparison tool on a match-by-match basis.
Spain vs. Argentina: Betting Tips
Below, you can find Ben's tips for Spain vs. Argentina. The odds were correct at the time of writing.
A Closer Look at Ben’s Tips
After picking France apart, Spain look like very worthy finalists here. They have only conceded one goal at this tournament and it would not be a surprise if they went back-to-back with the Euros.
For Argentina, the story is a little different. Many will argue that their ticket to the final was printed by England and their defensive tactics. However, they are still here and they must be credited for that.
A chance for them to win back to back World Cups is on the table, but will they take it?
For what it's worth, any player tips will be backed with Bet 365, thanks to the Super Sub promotion, as well as the Extra-Time payout. Better odds may be available elsewhere in 90 minutes...
Spain Predicted XI vs. Argentina (4-2-3-1): Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Baena; Oyarzabal.
Argentina Predicted XI vs. Spain (4-4-2): Martínez; Molina, Romero, Martínez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández, Paredes, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez.
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Lamine Yamal to make 2+ Fouls - 4/6
The foul markets - especially when involving extra-time - can be a little underpriced and you may think that this is, too. However, I think Yamal could get stuck in here.
He has had an average of 2.46 fouls per game this tournament and against an expected left side of Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Nicolas Tagliafico - who have drawn five fouls between them in three of their last four games - looks a nice price.
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Argentina to have 3.5+ Shots on Target - 8/11
Although I'm backing Spain, I can't believe the price for Argentina to have four or more shots on target. La Albiceleste have had 6.29 shots on target per game in this tournament, with at least four in every game.
Yes, Spain are fantastic defensively. However, in a final, I expect things to be a little more open with an emotionally charged Argentina team hunting a second consecutive World Cup.
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A Goal in Both Halves - 11/10
I backed a first-half goal in Spain's win against France and I'm going a step further here, with a goal in both halves at above Evens.
This market has landed in four of Spain's seven World Cup games, whilst it's landed in six of Argentina's seven. I think this is a lovely price for what should be a really lively final.
If you can't find this market for a bet builder, add Over 0.5 First Half Goals and Over 0.5 Second Half Goals to your bet slip.
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Enzo Fernandez Shot on Target - 11/10
I think Spain will dominate here and we saw Argentina power forwards when they went behind against England. So, Enzo Fernández could well be involved in a potentially desperate attacking onslaught.
He scored the equaliser against the Three Lions, so I can't be put off backing him to have another effort in the game tonight, with him full of confidence, especially if a long-shot opportunity arises.
Above Evens with the Extra Time payout feels lovely.
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Spain to Win -1 Handicap - 29/10
Before the tournament, I backed Spain to win the tournament and I think that they'll get the job done here. La Roja have been superb at this tournament, growing into it as it's progressed.
Having picked France apart, I think they'll be tactically well-suited to overcome Argentina here, and the almost 3/1 price for them to win is really quite attractive.
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Ben is an accredited football journalist who follows anything from League One to Serie A, also working for the likes of SempreMilan and Total Italian Football. As an avid punter, he has become the master tester at BettingLounge, refusing to take bookies by their words when it comes to withdrawal times and much more.