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Updated September 11, 2023

Match Preview: Argentina VS Bolivia- Odds & Prediction

TL;DR

Argentina have a great chance to win back to back matches in the World Cup Qualifiers. Tomorrow, they will face Bolivia in an away game

Match Preview: Argentina VS Bolivia- Odds & Prediction

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The World Champions Argentina started their World Cup Qualifiers with a victory. They defeated Ecuador in their first game, courtesy of Lionel Messi, who scored the only goal from a fantastic free-kick. Meanwhile, Bolivia face a very tight fixture for the World Cup Qualifiers, facing two powerhouses of South America. They met Brazil in their very first game, where they tasted a brutal defeat against the five-time World Cup winner. Brazil’s superstar Neymar Jr. Scored a brace despite missing a penalty first. Rodrygo also scored two goals, while Raphinha netted the other one. The second game is also a challenge for Bolivia as they are set to play against the World Champions tomorrow.

Stats&Facts

Argentina are in fantastic form. They lost only one of their last 48 games in all competitions. The only defeat came from their opening game in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where Saudi Arabia stunned the Albiceleste. Since then, the Scaloni boys have been unbeaten in all their 11 games. In addition, Argentina haven’t conceded a single goal in their last five games after winning the World Cup final against France. They scored 14 goals in those five matches. On the other hand, Bolivia have won only one of their last six matches in all competitions. They lost four and tied the remaining one.

Team News

There was doubt over Lionel Messi, the owner of Seven Balon d’Or. He was substituted in the last minute against Ecuador. Several reports said Lionel Messi won’t travel to Bolivia. But Messi traveled with the team and is expected to play tomorrow. “Traveling is a positive feeling. So, if he travels it is to play, for sure. As a coach I would have told him to turn around and rest to be in his club. We know that he always wants to play, so we will see on Tuesday what decision we make,” manager Lionel Scaloni said on Sunday’s press conference. However, Manchester United’s center-back Lisandro Martinez will not play against Bolivia as he has got an injury. But Christian Romero will continue with Nicholas Otamendi in the heart of Argentina’s defense. Argentina’s manager Lionel Scaloni doesn’t want to change the team as he prefers to play with the same squad that beat Ecuador. Scaloni said, “I have more or less the team in my head, it will be similar to the one that played the other day (against Ecuador), as long as there is no no complications.” The Possible Lineup for Bolivia: Viscarra; Medina, Quinteros, Jusino, Suarez, Fernandez; Bejarano, Villamil, Ursino, Arrascaita; Moreno The Possible Lineup for Argentina: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Di Maria, Gonzalez, La. Martinez

Prediction: Bolivia 0-2 Argentina

Argentina’s defense has become something special. They haven’t conceded a single goal after the World Cup. The combination of Christian Romero and Nicholas Otamendi has been solid. As a result, it will be challenging for Bolivia to score against Argentina after being smashed by Brazil in the first game. On the other hand, Argentina have a solid frontline to destroy any team in the world.

Betfair Odds

Bolivia: 6.13 Draw: 4.23 Argentina: 1.58

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