Argentina and Chile will meet in a tough qualifying game on Friday, and both teams have had very different starts to the campaign, with the Argentines cruising at the top and Chile languishing in the bottom three. Lionel Scaloni has a very good record against the Chileans, but the last few games have been close encounters. Can Argentina extend their lead at the top? Or will Chile cause a big upset away from home?
With only two defeats in four years, Lionel Scaloni’s team is expected to qualify for the World Cup in 2026 with less hassle, while Chile’s hopes of playing in North America are becoming slim as the qualifiers progresses.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification, Round 7 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio Más Monumental, Capital Federal, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| 🗓️ Date: | 6 September 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 00:00 a.m. GMT on Friday |
A star-studded team puts the Albiceleste as firm favorites in this fixture and they are a clear pick on the Argentina vs Chile odds. On the other hand, Ricardo Gareca’s team are underdogs in the best bookies in Chile with their odds of winning tagged at 9.00 (8/1). Argentina is yet to share points in the qualifiers and the best online soccer betting sites are offering 4.50 (7/2) on a draw.
Chile hasn’t beaten Argentina in 90 minutes in all recent official meetings, but they have had some wins on penalties against the Albiceleste. Lautaro Martinez scored the winner last time these two teams met and the Copa America champions remain favorites on the Argentina vs Chile betting predictions.
| CONMEBOL Teams | Standings | Matches Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina* | 1st | 6 | 15 |
| Uruguay* | 2nd | 6 | 13 |
| Colombia* | 3rd | 6 | 12 |
| Venezuela* | 4th | 6 | 9 |
| Ecuador* | 5th | 6 | 8 |
| Brazil* | 6th | 6 | 7 |
| Paraguay* | 7th | 6 | 5 |
| Chile | 8th | 6 | 5 |
| Bolivia | 9th | 6 | 3 |
| Peru | 10th | 6 | 2 |
Argentina has made a good statement after just six games in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, and they will be very confident of playing at the next World Cup in 2026. Brazil has failed to convince in the early stages, but with 12 games to go, they have more than enough to redeem themselves.
Bolivia and Peru sit bottom of the group with three points and two points, respectively, reducing their chances of advancing to the next stage of this competition. Venezuela has been the surprise after the first few games, and if they maintain their momentum, they can secure a place in the final six.
After winning the World Cup in 2022, Argentina have extended their dominance, defending their Copa America title and sitting top of the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Argentina is currently the number-one team in the world and they have five wins from their first six games in the WC qualifiers. Uruguay is the only team to beat Argentina in the last year, and they are on course to end the qualifying campaign in the top spot.
Lionel Messi’s participation remains in doubt as he contemplates his continuity with the national team while nursing an injury. Leonardo Balerdi and Nicolas Tagliafico are other players sidelined through injuries.
The last few months haven’t been all rosy for the Chilean national team as they have lost veteran goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to retirement, amidst their terrible form. Ricardo Gareca’s team are winless in their last three matches, failing to score in that period and creating very few opportunities. Their last competitive win was in October last year and they have an almost impossible task beating Argentina away from home.
There are no injuries or suspensions for La Roja; despite this, they are huge underdogs on the Argentina vs Chile betting tips.
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The World Champions have been very astute defensively, and they are one of the most difficult teams to break down. Christian Romero and Lisandro Martinez have been the preferred partnership at the back and Argentina has kept four clean sheets in their last five games, conceding only against Ecuador. Chile has a very poor offensive record with only three goals scored in six games at the CONMEBOL qualifiers. A bet on the hosts to win alongside a clean sheet is a valuable option on the Argentina vs Chile predictions.
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Chile might have a very poor offense, but they have relied on their defense, and there have been noticeable improvements, with only one goal conceded in their last three matches. The last game between Chile and Argentina was less than three months ago, and it ended in a slender 1-0 win for the Albiceleste. This game should be no differen,t and a 1-0 correct score bet is for the Argentina vs Chile betting picks.
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Lautaro Martinez has taken up a huge role in the attack, and with Lionel Messi’s absence, the Inter Milan forward will be key in deciding this game for Argentina. The prolific number nine was the top scorer in the last edition of the Copa America, scoring five goals in six games. Lautaro Martinez has scored in his last two games against Chile, and he netted the winner in June against Ricardo Gareca’s side. Backing Lautaro Martinez to score is a valuable option on the legal Argentinian bookmakers.
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