Saturday's World Cup Roundup: Best bets and tips for Netherlands vs USA and Argentina vs Australia

After the absolute rollercoaster of the Group Stage, we venture into the World Cup Knockout Stage on Saturday, which throws the added spice of potential penalties into the mix.

Netherlands vs USA kicks-off the action at 3pm, swiftly followed by Argentina vs Australia at 7pm.

Below, we pick out the best bets, tips, and price boosts for the two last-16 clashes...

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Netherlands vs USA Tips, Odds and Offers

• Netherlands vs USA, 3pm

The first last-16 match pits Group A winners, Netherlands, against Group B runners-up, USA.

The Netherlands have been installed as the 19/20 favourites with Betfred for the win in 90 minutes. USA are 7/2 (Betfair) to triumph in normal time, while a draw is 47/20 (SBK).

Joshua Jones has a 12/1 fancy as one of his two best bets, while Anton Eadson has put together an 8/1 Bet Builder.

With three goals in three games, Cody Gakpo catches the eye at 10/3 (bet365) to score anytime.

Christian Pulisic and Cody Gakpo to have 2 or more shots on target each could attract attention at a boosted 25/1 with Paddy Power

For a full range of markets, check out the odds below...

Argentina vs Australia Tips, Odds and Offers

• Argentina vs Australia, 7pm

An initially wobbly Argentina now look to be well into their groove as they head into the round-of-16.

After back-to-back wins, Lionel Messi and co be backed at just 1/5 to get the job done against Australia in 90 minutes, 4/6 (Betfred) to win to nil, and 9/2 (bet365) to win 2-0 for the third game in a row.

The Socceroos are attempting to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time ever. They are 10/1 to qualify and 16/1 to conjure up a shock win in normal time.

Tipster Wizard is our main man for this duel. He likes the look of Brighton's Alexis Mac Allister who features in an 8/1 double in his match preview.

Meanwhile, Anton Eadson has his sights set on that man Messi in his 7/1 Bet Builder.

Speaking of the GOAT, Messi is 4/5 (bet365) to score, 2/1 (BetVictor) to provide an assist, and 16/1 to bag a hat-trick with SpreadEx, who offer £40 in bonuses to new customers (T&Cs Apply).

Australia's Mitchell Duke is 9/2 to have 1 or more headed shots on target (Paddy Power).

All of the main match markets are displayed below.

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