The 2024 Copa America returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Chile take on Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side in an important clash at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. Argentina have made a good start to their campaign and will look to be at their best this week.
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Argentina are at the top of Group A in the UEFA Euro 2024 standings and are one of the favourites to win the trophy this year. The Albiceleste eased past Canada by a comfortable 2-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Chile, on the other hand, are in second place in their group and have not been at their best in recent months. La Roja played out a 0-0 stalemate against Peru last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Chile vs Argentina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have an excellent historical record against Chile and have won 62 out of the 95 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chile's eight victories.
- Chile are winless in their last six matches against Argentina in all competitions. Their previous victory against the Albiceleste came in the 2016 Copa America final, when they won the trophy on penalties after holding Lionel Messi and his side to a 0-0 stalemate.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Uruguay in November last year.
- Lionel Messi has scored a total of 108 goals for Argentina and is the most prolific goalscorer in his country's history on the international stage.
Chile vs Argentina Prediction
Argentina have an impressive squad at their disposal and will need to justify their potential in the coming weeks. Lionel Messi picked up an assist against Canada and will look to add to his goal tally in this game.
Chile are capable of pulling off an upset and have troubled the Albiceleste in the past. Argentina are the better team on paper, however, and we expect them to win this game.
Prediction: Chile 1-3 Argentina
Chile vs Argentina Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Argentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Argentina to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lionel Messi to score - Yes