Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Chile
Match Time & Date:
27/01/2022
07:15 PM
Prediction: 1-0
Argentina
There will be fireworks when Chile and Argentina face each other at Estadio Zorros del Desierto in a highly-anticipated World Cup qualifier. La Roja are one point behind top five in the standings, meaning that Friday’s clash is of big importance for the hosts. Goalkeeper Gabriel Arias has been ruled out with injury, while Francisco Sierralta has been tested positive for coronavirus. Arturo Vidal misses out through suspension, but in-form Inter attacker Alexis Sanchez is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
La Albiceleste, on the other hand, aim to melt Brazil’s advantage in the standings. Argentina have already booked their place at the showpiece tournament in Qatar, meaning that the hosts want this win more than the visitors. To make things even better for the hosts, Argentina will be without superstar Leo Messi in Friday’s qualifier. The likes of Exequiel Palacios, Nicolas Dominguez, and Juan Foyth are sidelined with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Arturo Vidal):
Arturo Vidal is a Chilean international who started his senior career at Colo-Colo. In 2007 he moved to Europe, signing a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. After making 117 league appearances for the Bundesliga outfit from 2007 to 2011, he joined Juventus on 22 July, 2011 for a fee of €10.5 million.
Vidal won four Serie A trophies with the Bianconeri and he participated in the Champions League final against Barcelona on 6 June, 2015. The Serie A giants, though, were beaten by Barca in the title game. In the summer of 2015 he moved to Bayern Munich and he won the Bundesliga trophies with Pep Guardiola’s team in the 2015/2016 season. Speaking of his international career, Vidal won two Copa America trophies with Chile (2015, 2016).
The Chilean ace is a central midfielder, but he is capable of playing as both as defensive at attacking midfielder as well. His contract with Bayern Munich expires on 30 June, 2019.
Highlighted Team (Argentina):
Members of the CONMEBOL confederation Argentina national team are headed by coach Gerardo Martino and are considered one of the most nations in footballing world. Renowned for their attacking powers and defensive discipline Argentina have been playing their international matches since 1901 and their first ever competitive victory over Uruguay 3-2.
Commonly referred to as La Seleccion, Argentina are top of the FIFA World ranking, but their most recent records have been below par with the team last winning a major trophy in 1993. Two-time World Cup winners have lost the 2014 final to Germany coming agonizingly close to the crown they last won in 1986. Javier Zanetti is the most capped player with 143 matches to his name while Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi with 124 and 108 respectively are the current team members with most games to their name.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is six goals short behind Gabriel Batistuta who is the team’s top scorer with 56 goals he scored playing for La Seleccion from 1991 to 2002.
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