Chile vs. Argentina Predictions

Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Chile vs. Argentina at Copa America 2024

Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
When: Wednesday, June 26, 09:00AM

La Roja and the world champs have had some pretty nasty battles in the last decade, which undoubtedly intensified their rivalry. Messi still remembers some bitter defeats to this unit, and now, while at the top of the world, he surely wants to level the scores. Chile’s golden generation is near its end, with only a few veterans still wearing the national kit. They want to run it one last time at this Copa America and go down honorably as one of the toughest teams ever to play in this competition.

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Chile

A goalless draw opened Chile’s participation in the 2024 Copa America. Alexis and the boys had their chances against Peru, particularly the former Arsenal and Inter striker, who missed a few golden opportunities to score.

While the attack had problems finishing, the defense was excellent, closing all paths toward its net and securing the second clean sheet in a row, the third in the past four. First, Albania couldn’t break La Roja’s back line, then Paraguay, and now Peru.

There were signs of miscommunication against Peru, especially between Alexis and the midfielders, which needs to be changed. Otherwise, Chile won’t do well in the USA.

Argentina

There wasn’t too much need for the Argentinians to push hard against Canada, whom they beat without problems, 2-0, securing three points while staying healthy and avoiding suspensions.

This was Scaloni’s unit’s sixth straight victory. During that span, they allowed just two goals while scoring 14 times and notching four clean sheets. Overall, Argentina has 20 victories and only one loss over the latest 21 games played.

It was very important to see Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scoring here because they must be in good shape and help Messi upfront. When the two of them play well, there are no problems for Gauchos.

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Chile and Argentina Possible Lineups

Chile: Bravo; Isla, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo; Nunez, Pulgar; Davila, Sanchez, Valdes; Vargas

Argentina: E Martinez; Molina, Romero, L Martinez, Acuna; Mac Allister, Paredes, De Paul; Messi, Gonzalez, Alvarez

Chile vs Argentina Head to Head

Argentina and Chile played their previous game in late January 2022, a World Cup qualifier event. Messi and the gang triumphed in Santiago, 1-2, snapping a three-game tie streak. By the way, four of the latest five encounters have ended with two or three goals.

Chile vs. Argentina Predictions

The Chilean team is way past its peak and may have enough power to compete with Argentina for halftime or even an hour. But overall, they can’t beat the Gauchos, who are a better team and are in excellent form, which is even more important. That’s why betting on Argentina’s win here is the best pick.

Our verdict: Argentina wins