Argentina FC are looking to extend their lead at the top of the league table when they face Colombia FC, who are also doing well recently. Heading into this match, these two nations are both unbeaten from their previous matches. Argentina once again proved why they are the top team in the FIFA rankings, as they dominates Chile in a 3-0 win. Moreover, Argentina are sitting comfortably at the top of the league table, as they have been going smoothly. Meanwhile, Colombia are from a 1-1 draw against Peru during their match before this game. Just like their opponents, Colombia are actually doing well recently, showing a huge improvement in their matches. The meeting between these two teams is on September 11, 2024, at 4:30 AM (GMT+8).
Argentina FC
Argentina extended their lead at the top of the standings by beating Chile 3-0 on home soil, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala. The Albiceleste, led by Lionel Scaloni, are now 12 points clear in the automatic places and look set to qualify for a 14th consecutive World Cup. Argentina has not failed to reach the finals since 1970, and their record on the road is excellent, having been unbeaten in 13 away qualifiers since a defeat in Bolivia seven years ago. With Brazil not at their best and Uruguay and Colombia dropping points, Argentina is now expected to qualify in first place, and maintaining their unbeaten run against a strong Colombia side will strengthen their position.
Argentina are without Lionel Messi due to an ankle injury. Nicolas Tagliafico and Leonardo Balerdi are on the sidelines, while Lucas Martinez Quarta is dropped. Matias Soule could make his debut after 12 months in Serie A, and Taty Castellanos received his first cap.
Colombia FC
Colombia and Argentina are both favorites to reach the World Cup finals in 2026, following a repeat of the Copa America final in July. The intense battle is expected, similar to the Copa final in the United States, where Argentina won a second straight title. Colombia’s first final in 23 years, under Nestor Lorenzo, was their first since losing to Argentina in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Colombia avoided defeat in their first match post-Copa, with Luis Diaz’s late goal in Peru. Despite Peru’s poor start, Colombia’s results in CONMEBOL qualifying have improved their chances, bringing them to 13 points and a comfortable seven points clear in the automatic qualifying spots.
Colombia’s squad is without experienced goalkeepers David Ospina and Davinson Sanchez due to injury. Jhon Cordoba started ahead of Duran, who could replace him. James Rodriguez started on the bench, but should start and captain the team. Liverpool’s Diaz is a key player, having scored three goals in his first three Premier League games.
Prediction:
Argentina FC
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