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FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) - Argentina VS Brazil Prediction
FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) - Argentina VS Brazil
Match Time:26-03-2025 08:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Argentina
Despite the richness in attacking talents, Lionel Scaloni could ill-afford to miss any more players in the final third. In the win over Uruguay, Nico Gonzalez was sent off, which will see him miss the key game against Brazil, as he joins a host of fellow attackers on the sidelines.
While Argentina are already missing Lionel Messi due to an injury, they also lost Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala before the current round of qualifiers began. On the positive side, they might have Rodrigo De Paul fit and available after he was deemed short of fitness against Uruguay. He will slot into the midfield consisting of Alexis Mac Allister.
At the back, Nahuel Molina should keep his place at right back, with Nicolas Tagliafico taking on the other flank. The fit-again Cristian Romero will partner with veteran Otamendi in the heart of the defence, with Emiliano Martinez firmly settled between the sticks.
Further forward, Guiliano Simeone will look to make the most of another chance in the attacking setup, as he keeps his place on the right wing, while thiago Almada and Enzo Fernandez complete the attack, as Julian Alvarez leads the line for Argentina against Brazil.
Brazil
There were a few updates from the Brazilian camp in recent days, with a few of their notable starters returning to their respective clubs. Alisson Becker was the headline maker, to pull out of the squad, while Flamengo’s Gerson is also out following their injuries against Colombia.
Brazil’s issues compounded further as Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes received bookings that ruled them out of the crunch clash with Argentina, leaving Dorival Junior to make alterations to his plans ahead of this trip to Buenos Aires.
Leo Ortiz should replace the Arsenal defender, while Vanderson, Marquinhos and Guilherme Arana should keep their places in the back four. With Ederson Moaraes also absent from the squad, Bento should get the nod between the sticks.
Dorival should revamp his midfield options as Joelinton should replace his Newcastle United teammate Bruno Guimaraes, while Andre might come in for Gerson. In what may appear like a 4-4-2 system, Rodrygo and Raphinha should occupy the wide berths, while Joao Pedro and Vinicius lead the line for the Selecao.
Argentina possible starting lineup:
Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister; Simeone, Fernandez, Almada; Alvarez
Brazil possible starting lineup:
Bento; Vanderson, Marquinhos, Ortiz, Arana; Joelinton, Andre, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius; Pedro
Argentina vs Brazil Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Argentina and Brazil are on an even footing as far as the historical head-to-head record is concerned and have won 42 games apiece out of the 110 matches played between the two teams.
Brazil are winless in their last four matches against Argentina in all competitions, with their previous victory against the Albicelestes coming by a 2-0 margin in 2019.
Argentina have kept clean sheets in each of their last four matches against Brazil in all competitions but have managed to score only three goals in these games.
Brazil are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 1-0 margin at the hands of Paraguay in September last year.
Argentina have won three of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 margin against Paraguay in November last year.
Prediction: Argentina 1-1 Brazil
Argentina will surely be favourites for Tuesday's contest given their impressive record on home turf, but while we do not expect them to lose against their arch-rivals, we think that Brazil will do enough to hold the hosts to a point, considering that they have avoided defeat in each of their last five qualifiers.
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