Being unable to secure a win on the opening day is posing a lot of difficulties for Chile. In the second match, they will have to face the championship contender, Argentina, a team that had an extremely impressive opening game. Let’s find out the analysis and guide to participating in betting for the match between Chile vs Argentina taking place at 08:00 on June 26th.
Expert analysis of Chile vs Argentina
Argentina did not have to exert too much effort to secure a victory in their opening match against Canada. It was not Lionel Messi, but Alexis Mac Allister who stood out as the best player for Argentina. The Liverpool midfielder played exceptionally well, completely controlling the midfield for Argentina. He also made a significant contribution by setting up a goal for Alvarez. Age is not a big issue for Lionel Messi. However, the captain of Argentina is currently struggling with his football inspiration. He has left fans disappointed several times by missing clear opportunities. In fact, Messi had a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, but ultimately, the Inter Miami forward failed to convert.
On the other hand, Chile had a decent match against Peru. Their issue lies in finishing. Sanchez, Valdes, and Davila all missed clear chances. Statistics also indicate a very low accuracy in their finishing. Specifically, in their first match, they had a total of 10 attempts but only 2 of them were on target. Coach Ricardo Gareca is facing a headache as Chile’s key players are all over 30 years old. This has led to a decline in their physical condition. Consequently, in the latter stages of the match, Chile could not maintain their attacking strength against Peru.
Overview of the historical record between Chile vs Argentina
As two major rivals in South American football, Chile vs Argentina are no strangers to each other. In their last 5 encounters, Messi and his teammates have been superior, remaining unbeaten in all 5 matches. They secured 2 victories and drew 3 times against Chile.
Chile vs Argentina betting odds
Argentina fans are eagerly anticipating their top star, Lionel Messi, to score his first goal in this year’s tournament. Argentina is considered to be far superior to Chile, as their young talents are also in great form.
Meanwhile, Chile is still struggling to find a successor. Furthermore, the playing style under coach Ricardo Gareca has not been very effective. Players often fail to connect with each other. The lack of a true creative midfielder forces Chile to play long balls frequently, and the accuracy in such plays is quite low.
- Under goals: It’s a clash between two teams that always make it difficult for each other, always struggling whenever they meet. Statistics have shown that in their last 5 matches, only 2 of them had more than 2 goals scored. Therefore, the under goals at the handicap level of 2.25 goals is a quite suitable option.
- Under corner kicks: Neither Argentina nor Chile have a tall striker, so they do not often choose to cross from the wings. They tend to play through the middle to take advantage of the flexibility of the forwards. This makes the corner kick statistics for both teams quite low. In their last 5 matches, none of them had more than 8 corner kicks.
- Select Argentina -1: Previewing Chile vs Argentina, the overall balance in all positions is helping Argentina completely outperform their opponents in their group A. Messi and teammates are sure to defeat Chile in the upcoming match. Therefore, with the handicap of Argentina -1, choosing the Over option is evaluated to have a very high winning rate.
Chile vs Argentina Squad Information
Chile: Full strength. Argentina: Best strength available.
Predicted Lineups for Chile vs Argentina
Chile (4-2-3-1 formation): Bravo, Isla, Diaz, Lichnovsky, Suazo, Nunez, Pulgar, Davila, Sanchez, Valdes, Eduardo Vargas. Argentina (4-3-3 formation): Martinez, Molina, Romero, Martinez, Acuna, de Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister, Di Maria, Messi, Alvarez. Previewing Chile vs Argentina: 0-2
