Uruguay vs. Argentina Predictions

• Where: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
• When: Saturday, March 22, 07:30 AM

This is one of those highly anticipated showdowns, and nobody should miss it. Two titans of international football, former and current World Cup champions, clash in the battle for a spot among the top five teams in the South American qualifications. For the moment, they occupy the top two places, which makes it a derby of the round.

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Uruguay

The Uruguayan unit is second with 20 points, though we need to say that Paraguay, who is sixth, is three steps behind. The two-time World champs are under pressure, and this match could be one of the most important for them in these qualifications.

Uruguay plays extremely tough football, with a low number of goals, a focus on defense, and a slowing down of the pace. That’s their tactics over the last few years, even though this team has very good players in all positions.

Regarding the statistics, eight of their past 10 games have seen under 2.5 goals. Uruguay kept a clean sheet in three of the six recent events, though the previous two ended with both teams netting. They beat Colombia at home, 3-2 and took a point in Brazil, 1-1.

Argentina

The World champions come to town without Leo Messi, who injured his adductor and needs to rest for some time. This is a huge blow for the Gauchos, but to be honest, at this stage, the Inter Miami superstar is not needed that much on the field. With five points more than the second-placed Uruguay, Argentina is in a comfortable position.

Gauchos are without a win on the road in the last three games. After losing to Colombia, 2-1, they played 1-1 in Venezuela before losing to Paraguay, 2-1.

We saw both teams netting in four out of five previous events Argentina played away from home soil. However, fantastic performances at home and a bit of point-edge allow the Argentinian this kind of luxury.

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Uruguay and Argentina Possible Lineups

Uruguay: Rochet; Oliveira, Gimenez, Marichal, Varela; Ugarte, Bentancur, Valverde, Nandez, Arajuo; Nunez, Rodriguez

Argentina: Martinez; Montiel, Otamendi, Romero; Tagliafico; De Paul, MacAllister, Fernandez; Nico Paz; Martinez, Gonzalez

Uruguay vs Argentina Head to Head

Only one side has scored goals in the last four matches. Uruguay won the most recent one, beating Argentina on the road 0-2. Previously, Argentina won three in a row and didn’t lose in seven straight events.

Uruguay vs. Argentina Predictions

When you look at the situation in the standings, you can see that Uruguay needs to chase the win. So Argentina will lay back and wait for the counterattack. This will undoubtedly lower the number of goals in this one, which is why we pick under 2.5 scores. Also, expect a furious battle, and for all those who love risk, go with a red card in the game.

Our verdict: Under 2.5 goals

Uruguay versus Argentina Odds

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