We are all ready for another World Cup Qualifier match prediction, as a thrilling Chile vs Argentina is on its way on 5th June. The timing for the game is 9 PM (local time), whereas for the Indian fans it is 6:30 AM (6th June). Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Chile is the venue for the game.
Argentina has already qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. When we look at their record in the World Cup Qualification Stage, out of the 14 matches they have played so far, they have managed to win ten, lost three, and draw once. Argentina is at the top of the table with 31 points.
Chile will have a mountain to climb if the team wants to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. They are currently last on the table with just ten points. They will need to win all of the next four remaining games, and the matches are surely hard, including Brazil and Uruguay after this.
Chile vs Argentina Prediction
The last time Chile defeated Argentina was in the 2016 Copa America Final. Since then, Chile has failed to win any match against the World Champions. Both on and off paper, Argentina has a balanced and powerful team compared to its opponents. Argentina is also the favourite to win the match.
Team News and Line-ups
Argentina
Lionel Messi is finally back with the Argentina National Team after missing the matches in March due to an injury. Mac Alister and Lisandro Martinez, the regular starters, will miss the match due to injuries. Franco Mastantuono, the hottest transfer target of big European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, can show his magic as he will get some minutes. Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Otamendi, and Nicolas Gonzalez are all suspended for this game.
Expected XI: Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Barrenechea, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, and Giuliano Simeone
Chile
Paulo Diaz and Luciano Cabral are big names who will miss the game for Chile, whereas Igor Lichnovsky is a big doubt. If he fits, he will feature in the game. Alexis Sanchez, after not playing many games for his club, is also part of the squad. He brings a lot of experience to this Chile side. Charles Aranguiz is also injured and won’t play this match.
Expected XI: Brayan Cortes, Felipe Loyola, Guillermo Maripan, Gabriel Suazo, Francisco Sierralta, Arturo Vidal, Vicente Pizarro, Rodrigo Echeverria, Alexis Sanchez, Dario Osorio, and Valdes.
Where to Watch in India?
As the match kicks off at 6:30 am in India, the fans can watch the game live on the FanCode app. They can purchase a 99-rupee pass, which will be accessible to all the World Cup Qualifier matches of the CONMEBOL. The matches can be watched in 1080 HD quality.
