Argentina, the Champions of the World, are back in action for their mission in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Tomorrow, the Albiceleste will play against Uruguay away from home in the World Cup Qualifiers. Argentina are still at the top of the point table with 25 points from 12 games, while Uruguay are their closest rival with 20 points from the exact matches.
So, this match is a great opportunity for Uruguay to get closer to the top of the table at their home ground.
Stats & Facts
- Uruguay secured a 2-0 away victory over Argentina in November 2023, with goals from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez, marking their first win against Argentina since October 2013.
- Under coach Marcelo Bielsa, appointed in May 2023, Uruguay has achieved 12 wins, five draws, and four losses.
- Argentina leads the World Cup qualifying standings with 25 points, having won eight, drawn one, and lost three of their 12 qualifiers.
- Despite their strong position, Argentina has struggled in away matches, securing only one point from their last three away qualifiers and not winning an away qualifier since November 2023.
Team News
The absence of Lionel Messi is the biggest blow for the World Cup winners. The Superstar will miss both of the qualifiers this month (against Uruguay and Brazil) due to his injury. Messi is in superb form this time with Inter Miami, having scored four goals and two assists in five matches. But unfortunately, the captain is not available for the two matches due to an adductor injury.
“We’ve been talking for a while. His adductor wasn’t very well, and I was aware of this situation . Unfortunately, he couldn’t be there. It’s a significant loss for us, but the team will approach the match as it always has,” confirmed Lionel Scaloni.
Additionally, Argentina will miss the service of Lautaro Martinez and Paulo Dybala because of a hamstring injury. Therefore, Julian Alvarez will lead the frontline for the Albiceleste.
As for Uruguay, Luis Suarez is unavailable due to injuries, while Man United’s midfielder Manuel Ugarte will miss the game due to a suspension. So, Darwin Nunez will lead the attack, while Federico Valverde will have to play a key role to get three points from the home ground.
Possible Lineup for Uruguay:
Rochet; Nandez, R. Araujo, Gimenez, Saracchi; Valverde, Bentancur; Pellistri, Aguirre, M. Araujo; Nunez
Possible Lineup for Argentina:
Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Correa, Gonzalez, Alvarez
Prediction: Uruguay 1-1 Argentina
Since Argentina are missing a lot of key players like Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, and more, it will be a very difficult challenge for the Albecileste to earn points from Uruguay. However, the World Champions have so many quality players who can change the game. So, we are expecting a draw between the two sides tomorrow at Estadio Centenario.
Betfair Odds
Uruguay: 2.52
Draw: 2.86
Argentina: 3.38
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