Argentina VS Costa Rica – Prediction

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Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Costa Rica
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The Copa America is starting in June, and defending champion Argentina are taking all the necessary preparation for this tournament. Unfortunately, the World Champions are missing Lionel Messi in this international break due to his injury, but they keep rolling on without Leo. Following their dominating 3-0 win over El Salvador, Argentina are all set to face off against Costa Rica in a FIFA friendly tomorrow.

Argentina have been flying since the Qatar World Cup. The World Champions have played 11 games after the World Cup and lost only one, which came against Uruguay back in November. During this run, the Albiceleste conceded only two goals, which was also against Uruguay! But apart from this defeat, Argentina won all their remaining ten games and kept a clean sheet in each of them.

Meanwhile, Costa Rica failed to qualify for the Qatar World Cup. But they have played two games this year and won all these two games. Although it will be hard to beat Argentina, Costa Rica will try to extend their winning run when they face off against the World Champions tomorrow.

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Changes are coming for Argentina against Costa Rica. Manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that he will make five or six changes compared to the squad that played against El Salvador. Scaloni would like to give a chance to the players that usually do not start very often. Scaloni said, “The idea is to make changes. Let’s go to make five or six changes.”

Nicolas Otamendi was absent in the match against El Salvador. But he is likely to return against Costa Rica. Julian Alvarez was in brilliant form in the FIFA World Cup but has been struggling to find the net after the World Cup. However, Scaloni would like to give him another chance against Costa Rica. Alexis Mac Allister and Nahuel Molina will also return to the starting XI.

Experienced goalkeeper Keylor Navas will captain Costa Rica. But they will miss the service of Oscar Duarte, Bryan Oviedo, and Kendall Waston due to their respective injury.

Possible Lineup for Argentina:

E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Alvarez, L Martinez, Gonzalez

Possible Lineup for Costa Rica:

Navas; Taylor, Cascante, Arboine, Calvo, Mora; Madrigal, Galo, Brenes, Campbell; Ugalde

Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Costa Rica

Argentina are now the most in-form team in the world right now. They have won 11 of their 12 games after the World Cup and kept a clean sheet in all their 11 wins. Although Lionel Messi will miss this match, the Albiceleste showed their capability to beat any team without Messi. Argentina are the clear favorite against Costa Rica and should win the match comfortably.