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.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for Friday, July 3, 2026, are live, with Argentina's Lionel Messi projected as the most likely player to score in today's Round of 32 action.
These projections make use of in-depth goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Luis Suarez lead Friday's most likely goalscorers, while we also highlight today's top value picks by comparing the latest odds to model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 3, 2026
- 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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