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Argentina VS Colombia - Prediction

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The World Champions are back in action tomorrow as they will host Colombia in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. Argentina are at the top of the table wi...

Argentina VS Colombia - Prediction

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The World Champions are back in action tomorrow as they will host Colombia in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. Argentina are at the top of the table with 34 points, 10 points clear of Ecuador, and they have already secured their spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Colombia made a strong start in the qualifier by winning their first five games. They also defeated Argentina back in September 2024. However, since then, Colombia has lost its rhythm and is winless in their last five matches in the qualifiers, including three defeats. As a result, Colombia have now moved to the 6th with 21 points, and they still need points to qualify for the World Cup with only three games left to play. Regardless of Colombia's current form, Argentine boss Lionel Scaloni still believes Colombia are one of the best teams and can beat anyone. Scaloni said, "Colombia have deserved to win a lot of games in which they have not had luck, I don't know if they are in a slump. If they had won a few more games they would be second, statistics sometimes don't tell the truth, they are a good team, I would say one of the best teams in the world and they will make things difficult for us. I don't know what happens inside the locker room."

Team News

The biggest news for Messi fans is Lionel Messi will return to the starting XI after a long time. Messi returned to the national team after six five months with the match against Chile. But he was not in the starting XI and came off the bench in the second half. However, manager Scaloni has confirmed that Messi will play From the beginning against Colombia tomorrow. Scaloni stated, "Leo is going to play from the start, we have no doubt about it and we hope that the people enjoy him and the team." Since Messi returns, Nico Paz is likely to stay on the bench against Colombia. Scaloni will make several changes tomorrow as Nicholas Otamendi and Enzo Fernandez are now available after serving a one-game suspension. However, Thiago Almada and Julian Alvarez are the favorites to start Along with Lionel Messi. As for Colombia, James Rodriguez will lead the team. Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is also available after serving a one-game ban. But Jhon Duran will miss the match due to an injury he picked up against Peru in their last Match . Possible Lineup for Argentina: Martínez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernández; Simeone/Parades, Messi, Almada; Alvarez. Possible Lineup for Colombia: Mier; Muñoz, Mina, Sanchez, Borja; Lerma, Castano; Arias, Rodríguez, Hernandez; Suarez.

Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Colombia

The return of Lionel Messi, Otamendi, and Enzo Fernandez will boost the entire squad. Argentina will have a massive home advantage in Buenos Aires. There is no doubt Argentina are the favorite in this match against Colombia. However, Colombia defeated the Albeceleste in their last encounter, but their recent form can not make them the favorite against Argentina.

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