Argentina vs Chile: Argentine get back to action as they take on a tough Chile side at home on Friday in the WC 2022 Qualifiers.
Match Details:
Teams: Argentina vs Chile
Venue: Estadio Unico Madre de Cities, Argentina
Date: Friday 4th June, 2021
Time: 05:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.goal.com/en-in/wc-qualification-south-america/2db0aw1duj2my9l5iey5gm6nq
Preview:
Argentina face Chile in their next match of the 2022 WC Qualifiers on Friday with an aim to prepare well for the upcoming Copa America in Brazil.
La Albiceleste are 2nd in the points table having secured 10 points from their first 4 matches. They won a crucial match against Peru 2-0 in their last fixture to keep close heels on Brazil.
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Chile, on the other hand has started the campaign poorly having won only 1 of their 4 matches. They stand 6th in the standings having lost 2 and drawn 1 of their remaining matches.
It is set to be a battle of supremacy as both sides come into this on the back of good domestic performances in the respective leagues.
Argentina and Chile have named a strong squad for the Copa America and the preparations begin tonight.
Form Guide
Argentina: WWDW
Chile: LDWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Peru 0-2 Argentina
Chile 2-1 Bolivia
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Team News
Vidal is in isolation after having contracted Covid and misses out for the visitors. While, the home side has no injury concerns.
Argentina possible 11:
Martinez, Foyth, Quarta, Romero, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Ocampos, Di Maria, Lautaro and Messi.
Chile possible 11:
Bravo, Isla, Medel, Maripan, Mena, Aranguiz, Pulgar, Orellana, Pinares, Sanchez and Vargas.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Chile
It is set to be a tough contest for either side with talent available on both ends. Argentina sees the return of Lautaro and Messi; who have been in brilliant form for Inter and Barcelona.
The Likes of Di Maria, Paredes are set to play their part as well.
Chile, on the other hand has Vidal absent due to Covid and it is a massive shot in the arm. But the likes of Pulgar, Vargas and Sanchez will look to step up in his absence.
We foresee Argentina edging this one due to the better players in their ranks.