Verdict: Argentina win
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Simply looking to extend on their sensational run of form, Argentina will welcome Colombia to Buenos Aires in the early hours of Wednesday.
Argentina
Starting with the hosts, already cruising their way to top spot with plenty of time to spare, Argentina have only continued to shatter a string of records since their iconic World Cup success in the winter of 2023. Marking their return to qualifying action over the weekend as they clinched a 1-0 win away at Chile, the South American giants have mustered 34 points from their 15 appearances and have only further underlined their status as world football’s ultimate powerhouse. Getting 2025 underway with another 1-0 victory against Uruguay, Lionel Scaloni’s side have won five of their previous six qualifying appearances and will simply be looking to extend on their sensational purple patch in the early hours of Wednesday. Making a heavyweight statement on March 26th as they cruised to a 4-1 romp against arch-rivals Brazil, Argentina will be relishing a return to home soil here.
Argentina Team News
Forced to settle for a spot on the bench away at Chile over the weekend and only making a cameo appearance, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi could be handed a full recall. Already cruising their way to top spot and not having to get out of third gear, Scaloni could make a handful of alterations here.
Despite suffering Champions League final heartbreak on May 31st, Inter Milan talisman Lautaro Martinez could feature from the start. Expected to complete a summer switch away from Aston Villa, Emiliano Martinez will keep his spot between the sticks.
Colombia
As for the visitors, while Colombia might still be clinging onto their spot in the top-six, La Tricolor find themselves at the heart of a real struggle. Missing out on what was a golden opportunity last weekend as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Peru, Nestor Lorenzo’s men are desperately seeking a much-welcomed boost. Getting 2025 underway with a 2-1 defeat at the hands-off Brazil, Wednesday’s guests have collected just two points from their previous five World Cup qualifying appearances. Crashing back down to earth since their famous Copa America run last summer, Colombia couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. It should also be noted, Lorenzo’s camp have failed to claim a single qualifying victory on foreign soil since way back in November 2023.
Colombia Team News
Now playing his domestic football with Mexican outfit Leon, former Real Madrid superstar James Rodriguez will lead Colombia out on Wednesday and earn a 116th international cap. Completing a controversial Saudi switch earlier in the year, ex-Aston Villa striker John Duran should keep his spot leading the line.
Appearing to have cemented his spot as Lorenzo’s number one choice, Cruz Azul shot-stopper Kevin Mier will start between the sticks. Crowned an FA Cup winner with Crystal Palace last month, Daniel Munoz will feature at right-back.
Argentina vs Colombia Key Factors to Consider
- When Argentina and Colombia last met on September 10th, La Tricolor collected a famous 2-1 victory on home soil.
- However, Colombia have ed just two points from their previous five World Cup qualifying appearances.
- Collecting 34 points from their 15 qualifying appearances, Argentina have already wrapped up top spot.
- Colombia have failed to notch a single qualifying victory on foreign soil since way back in November 2023.
- Argentina have won their previous five matchups across all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-1.
Conclusion
Already wrapping up top spot with plenty of time to spare, Argentina will simply be seeking some immediate revenge here. Hit with a 2-1 loss when they last met Colombia back on September 10th, the reigning world champions will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil in midweek. Now winning their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-1, Wednesday’s hosts will also meet a Colombia squad who are enduring a public struggle. With La Tricolor failing to notch a single qualifying victory on foreign soil since way back in November 2023, we are backing a home win in Buenos Aires.
Verdict: Argentina win
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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