Qatar VS Argentina Match Prediction

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Qatar
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Our Prediction Tip

Argentina will win this match.

Qatar and Argentina have met in just international friendly, back in 2005, with the South Americans winning 3-0. Lionel Messi, then aged 18, was in the Argentina starting line-up but was not among the goalscorers.

QAT vs ARG Betting Tips

Argentina know nothing less than a win will do if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the knock-out stages of the Copa America alive.

Lionel Messi said it would be ‘crazy’ if Argentina failed to reach the last eight, but one point from two matches – secured by a Messi penalty against Paraguay – have left them in this situation.

Nevertheless, against Qatar they are big favourites and anything less than a comfortable win would be a huge shock.

With Messi up front and Sergio Aguero and Angel di Maria pushing for recalls with big points to prove, Argentina can exert their dominance.

Qatar will be no pushovers – they came from behind to draw with Paraguay and only lost to Colombia late on – but they are very much underdogs for this game.

Argentina are in a mire, which started with their final defeat in this tournament last time out, but they are still among the world’s footballing giants.

A win is not only vital for their hopes of reaching the next round but also to inject a bit of passion back into the team and earn some renewed belief.

Argentina simply have to beat Qatar, for their Copa America hopes and for their reputation, but any other outcome seems hugely unlikely.

Argentina vs Qatar Recommended bets with odds

Argentina are big favourites to beat Qatar and can be backed at 2/7 with Ladbrokes and Betway to win.

Defensively, they have been suspect so far but Qatar failed to score in their defeats to Colombia and Brazil and Argentina need to follow suit. An Argentina win to nil is 10/11 with Ladbrokes and Betway.

You can also bet against both teams to score at 6/10 with Ladbrokes, but it does not follow that Argentina will win comfortably – they have been unconvincing, and Qatar have proved they are no pushovers. Under 2.5 goals is worth backing at 11/10 with Bet365, Ladbrokes, Betfair and Betway.

Lionel Messi is unsurprisingly favourite to score at any time. He can be backed at 8/13 with Ladbrokes or Betway. Sergio Aguero is 21/20 with Bet365, Ladbrokes and 10Bet.

Qatar vs Argentina Prediction

Qatar have proved they are no pushovers but they still remain big outsiders for this game – a match Argentina simply have to win to get back on track.

Correct Score Prediction: Qatar 0-2 Argentina

Qatar Team News

Qatar reverted to a more familiar wing-back system against Colombia, having been a little too tentative at the start of their match against Paraguay. With a place in the knock-out stages still within their grasp, it could be a similar system against Argentina. Abdelkarim Hassan and Assim Madibo have both picked up two yellow cards so Tameem Al-Muhaza could come in at left wing-back, with Karim Boudiaf slotting into central midfield.

Qatar Key Players

Akram Afif – Goals and assists in the AFC Asian Cup final highlighted his importance to this team, and he will look to continue his link-up with Almoez Ali.
Hassan Al-Haydos – Captain, top scorer, most-capped player – the hugely experienced Al-Sadd attacking midfielder is key to this Qatar team.
Almoez Ali – The AFC Asian Cup golden boot winner started the Qatar comeback against Paraguay with their first goal.

Qatar Team Form

Qatar are without a win so far this month, losing 2-0 in a pre-tournament friendly to Brazil before their one point from two group games. They came from 2-0 down to start with a draw against Paraguay – Almoez Ali and an own goal earning a point – before their late 1-0 loss to Colombia last time out.

Qatar Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 5-3-2

Argentina Team News

Sergio Aguero was introduced at half-time against Paraguay after being dropped to the bench, while Angel di Maria also came on after being replaced at half-time in the previous game and dropped. Argentina have opted for a 4-4-2 system so far, and both Aguero and Di Maria could return to face Qatar.

Argentina Key Players

Lionel Messi – A successful penalty against Paraguay moved him to 68 international goals. Argentina need their superstar to step up and drag them back to winning ways.
Sergio Aguero – Has a point to prove after being dropped to the bench against Paraguay – his goal-scoring prowess is undoubted, given his success with Manchester City.
Angel di Maria – Another who will feel he has something to prove after dropping to the bench last time out, despite his success at club level this season.

Argentina Team Form

Argentina got back to winning ways with friendly wins against Morocco and Nicaragua but, so far at the Copa America, they have been back to their recent poor form. The tournament started with a 2-0 reverse against Colombia, before a 1-1 draw with Paraguay – Lionel Messi scoring a penalty before Paraguay missed one as Argentina snatched a point.

Argentina Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Argentina have been below par so far, continuing their dismal recent form, but it would still be a huge shock if they did not beat Qatar. Qatar earned a point against Paraguay and were only beaten late on by Colombia, but they remain underdogs for this one - it is time for Lionel Messi and co to step up and lift Argentina from their mire.
Argentina last failed to get out of the group stage at the Copa America in 1983 - they have reached the knock-outs in each of the 12 tournaments they have entered since.