Bitesize Prediction: Argentina vs Chile – 06/09/24

Competition: World Cup qualifiers

Market: Argentina win

Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet

Turning their attention back to World Cup qualifying action in the early hours of Friday, Argentina will welcome Chile to Buenos Aires.

Starting with the hosts, crowned world champions out in Qatar in the winter of 2022, Argentina have only continued on what has become a record-breaking romp. In the midst of an astonishing purple patch, the South American giants have only further cemented their spot as the greatest international squad on the planet. Likewise, getting their hands on a 16th Copa America title back on July 15th as they edged past Colombia thanks to a famous penalties victory, Lionel Scaloni’s men are riding a stunning wave of momentum. Last seen in World Cup qualifying action claiming a 1-0 win against historic rivals Brazil during November’s international break, Argentina have remarkably won 25 of their 26 previous appearances across all competitions. Relishing a return to Buenos Aires in the early hours of Friday, it should also be highlighted that the reigning world champions have also conceded just a single strike during their Copa America romp over the summer.

As for the visitors, while Argentina might be enjoying a famous adventure, Chile have found some increasing pressure on their shoulders. Enduring a public Copa America struggle and failing to book a knockout stage, La Roja couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they return to World Cup qualifying action in the early hours of Friday. Pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they travel over to Buenos Aires this week, Ricardo Sanchez’s camp have also gained a reputation for their extended struggles in the final third. In fact, Chile failed to notch a single strike during any of their three Copa America appearances over the summer. Likewise, mustering just a sole win from any of their opening six World Cup qualifying appearances last year, the Reds have recorded just a sole win from any of their previous 13 competitive appearances across all formats – a rut that stems all the way back to February 2022.

Bet: Argentina to beat Chile in Friday’s World Cup qualifying showdown @ Pribet