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The CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers are back in action with another set of enticing fixtures this week as Chile lock horns with Lionel Messi's Argentina at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos on Thursday, 5 June. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes over the past year.
Chile vs Argentina Preview
Chile are rooted to the bottom of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualification standings and have struggled over the past year. The home side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Ecuador in March this year and will look to win with the hopes of qualification.
Argentina, on the other hand, are at the top of the CONMEBOL league table and have been impressive in recent months. La Albiceleste thrashed arch-rivals Brazil by a comprehensive 4-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look follow suit this week.
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Chile vs Argentina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have a good historical record against Chile on the international stage and have won 64 out of the 97 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Chile's 25 victories.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Chile in all competitions having won five of these games, with their previous such defeat coming on penalties in the 2016 Copa America final.
- Chile have won only two of their last 12 matches in all competitions but have scored 10 goals in their two victories during this period.
- Argentina have won four of their last five matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Paraguay in November last year.
Chile vs Argentina Prediction
Argentina have thrived under Lionel Scaloni and will look to cement their place at the top of the qualification table this month. Lionel Messi remains a talismanic presence for La Albiceleste and will look to make his mark alongside the in-form Lautaro Martinez on Thursday.
Chile are in the midst of a difficult patch and will need to play out of their skins this week. Argentina are the better team and should be able 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
