The CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers are back with another set of matches this week as Colombia lock horns with Lionel Scaloni's impressive Argentina side in a crucial encounter at the Estadio Metropolitano on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
Colombia vs Argentina Preview
Argentina are at the top of the World Cup qualification standings and have been impressive over the past year. The reigning world champions eased past Chile by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Colombia, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table and have shown marked improvement in recent months. The home side played out a 1-1 draw against Peru last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Colombia vs Argentina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have an excellent historical record against Colombia and have won 26 out of the 43 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Colombia's nine victories.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last four matches against Colombia in all competitions, with their previous defeat at the hands of the Colombians coming by a 2-0 scoreline in 2019.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline at the hands of Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier in November last year.
- The previous meeting between Argentina and Colombia took place in the 2024 Copa America final and ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Argentina, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winning goal for his side in extra time.
Colombia vs Argentina Prediction
Argentina have an impressive squad at their disposal and have dominated world football over the past year. The Albiceleste have embarked on yet another unbeaten run and are in good form at the moment.
Colombia have played an exciting brand of football this year and are perfectly capable of pulling off an upset on their day. Argentina are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Colombia 1-3 Argentina
Colombia 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: Julian Alvarez to score - Yes