Preview: Brazil vs. Argentina – Team news and prediction

Brazil enters the match as the 5th team in the group with 7 points, while Argentina tops the group with 12 points after the first 5 games. Brazil has not performed well, both in terms of results and gameplay, in this qualification and carries two defeats into tonight's match. They recently lost to Colombia and Uruguay, so they need to accumulate some points if they are to stay in the top 6, which qualifies for the World Cup. Argentina suffered a recent defeat to Uruguay, ending their impressive streak without losses.

Last five meetings between Brazil vs. Argentina: 
0-0: Argentina vs. Brazil
1-0: Argentina vs. Brazil
0-1: Brazil vs. Argentina
2-0: Brazil vs. Argentina
1-0: Brazil vs. Argentina 

Brazil vs. Argentina is a true classic, and in the context of national teams, it is probably the biggest encounter in South America due to their history. Typically, these matches are hard-fought, and we can expect the same in tonight's game.

Team news: 
Brazil will have to do without their two offensive stars. Neymar is out with a long-term injury, while Vinicius Jr had to leave the field in the last match due to a hamstring injury, so he is also unavailable. Ederson, Danilo, Eder Militao, Casemiro, and Richarlison are other key players not available for Brazil. Gabriel Jesus is doubtful and not in contention for a starting position; however, there is a possibility that he could be on the bench.

Argentina will be without Lisandro Martinez due to injury. In addition, it is expected that Lautaro Martinez will get the chance to start instead of Nicolas Gonzalez, which likely means that Julian Alvarez will start on the left wing. Furthermore, the same starting lineup as against Colombia is expected, which probably means that Mac Allister and De Paul will retain their positions in midfield despite an otherwise lackluster performance in their last match.

Brazil expected lineup:
Alisson; Emerson, Marquinhos, Magalhaes, Lodi; Guimaraes, Andre, Luiz; Rodrygo, Martinelli, Raphinha 

Argentina expected lineup: 
E Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Messi, L Martinez, Alvarez

Prediction: 
Brazil is the more pressured team of the two, but if you were to ask the two managers before the match, we believe they would both be content with a draw. Brazil is heavily affected by injuries, and getting a point against the world champions would be acceptable. We think both teams would be content with a draw, and a likely outcome for the match is 1-1.

A draw in the match at odds 3.00 at Betway. 

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