Brazil vs Argentina
International Friendly
Date: Friday, 15 November 2019
Kick-off at 17:00 UK/ 18:00 CET
Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh).
TEAM NEWSInternational Friendly
Date: Friday, 15 November 2019
Kick-off at 17:00 UK/ 18:00 CET
Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh).
BRAZIL
Brazil has been very successful this year, as La Selecao won the 2019 Copa America title in impressive fashion while outclassing their rivals from start to finish. their appearance following the title that has not been very good, though - Brazil D3, L1 in their last four friendly matches. They came from a 1-1 draw against Nigeria last time.
Brazil without Ederson because of injury, although Alisson should remain as a starter. Another absentee for manager Tite will David Neres, as Ajax winger has been ruled out of the contest. Neymar is also out, with the star of the season plagued by injuries PSG.
Expected Starting XI: Dread; Danilo, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alex Sandro; Casemiro, Arthur, Fabinho; Richarlison, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho
ARGENTINA
Argentina ended the 2019 Copa America in third place, as manager Lionel Scaloni see his team improve as the tournament progresses. They are also unbeaten in their last four friendly matches in the tournament that (W2, D2). During this period, they resulted in a 4-0 win over Mexico and a 2-2 draw on the road against Germany. They come from a great 6-1 victory against Ecuador.
Argentina will not make too many changes to the team that has played in the last few months after the 2019 Copa America, but the biggest news of the return of Lionel Messi following his suspension. Starting goalkeeper Franco Armani will be rested because he will play in the Copa Libertadores 2019 next weekend.
Expected Starting XI: Esteban Andrada; Juan Foyth, Nicolás Otamendi, Walter Kannemann (German Pezzella), Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso; Lionel Messi; Lautaro Martínez, Sergio Agüero
Brazil vs Argentina Head to Head
Brazil against Argentina is one of international football fixtures are the most watched in the world. Selecao have the upper hand in this fixture with 46 wins against Argentina 39.
In their last five meetings, Brazil has won three of them while Argentina has won only once.
Brazil vs Argentina Prediction
It will be a highly competitive match although regulated as friendly. The return of Lionel Messi would be a huge boost for the Albiceleste but it remains to be seen whether it will have a negative effect on the team that has been impressive without their talisman. Brazil, on the other hand, have failed to keep a clean sheet since their semi-final match against Argentina in the Copa America 2019. With attacking talent on display, the game is likely to be an entertaining affair with the sides canceled each other out.
Prediction Score: Brazil 2-2 Argentina
