Argentina vs Brazil Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

Argentina vs Brazil Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Wednesday, March 26
• Kick-off Time: 12:00 am GMT
• Venue: Estadio Mâs Monumental, Argentina

Brazil's national football team will battle for supremacy with the Argentina national football team in the CONMEBOL qualifying at the Estadio Mâs Monumental. Brazil had a mixed start to the qualifying campaign but they would challenge for all three points on their travels.

The hosts recorded a 1-0 win over Uruguay in the 13th game of the CONMEBOL qualification and are sitting at the top of the table with 28 points. La Albiceleste have secured seven wins in eight home matches in World Cup qualifying and have shown remarkable consistency and quality in recent games.

Meanwhile, Brazil's national football team have shown real inconsistencies since the start of the World Cup qualifying campaign but have gone undefeated in their last five games. They collected a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Colombia in their latest game and a win here will see them maintain a strong grip on the table, as they are sitting 3^rd in the table with 21 points after 13 games.

Argentina national football team news

Argentina would be without winger Nicolas Gonzalez who was sent off in the last game against Uruguay. Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Roma's Paulo Dybala are some major absentees for the home side.

Brazil national football team news

Meanwhile, Brazil's top scorer Neymar has been sidelined for this fixture despite getting a call-up to the Brazil squad. Defenders Eder Militao, Bremer and Danilo are all sidelined whereas goalkeepers Alisson and Ederson have pulled due to their respective injuries.

Real Madrid’s Endrick has been called up in Neymar’s absence whereas Gabriel Magalhaes and Bruno Guimaraes remain suspended for this away game.

Argentina vs Brazil Predicted Lineups

Argentina national football team predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Martinez

Defenders: Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico

Midfielders: De Paul, Mac Allister

Forwards: Simeone, Fernandez, Almada; Alvarez

Brazil national football team predicted lineup (4-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Bento

Defenders: Vanderson, Marquinhos, Ortiz, Arana

Midfielders: Joelinton, Andre, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Vinicius

Forwards: Pedro

Argentina vs Brazil Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off only 114 times in the past, with Argentina winning 46 times. Brazil has managed to secure 42 wins whereas 26 games ended in a draw.

Last five matches result:

Key Players to Watch out in Argentina vs Brazil

Julian Alvarez (Argentina)

The Atletico Madrid striker will lead the line for La Albiceleste against Brazil on Wednesday night. So far this season, the former Man City forward has scored 23 goals and created five assists in 44 appearances across all competitions.

Vinicius Jr (Brazil)

Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, one of Brazil's most prolific goal scorers, scored the match-winning goal against Colombia over the weekend. The 24-year-old can threaten the opposition’s defence with ease and has made 29 goal contributions with Los Blancos this season.

Argentina vs Brazil Prediction

Argentina's national football team have consistently maintained their dominance in the World Cup and are comfortably sitting at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifiers table. Lionel Scaloni's side defeated Brazil in their last meeting and a win in this tie would officially confirm their spot in the 2026 World Cup. The 2022 World Cup winners will be coping without captain Lionel Messi in their latest round of fixtures.

Brazil's national football team, meanwhile, are not the favorites for this tie despite securing a hard-fought 2-1 win over Colombia in the last game. Despite making a sluggish start in the qualifying rounds, Brazil has climbed up the ladder and have put together a five-game unbeaten run in the qualifying games.

The Selecao have a decent record against the hosts and would like to exert their influence on Thursday but beating them at Buenos Aires is easier said than done.

Predicted Score: Argentina 1-1 Brazil

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