Colombia vs Argentina Preview, Prediction, Team News and Lineups

A Lionel Messi less Argentina will face a familiar foe in Colombia, Argentina coming of a solid display in their most recent game against Chile with a comfortable 3-0 victory. On the other hand Colombia required a late Luis Diaz goal to settle for a draw against the home team Peru.

The game will be played at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, on September 10th, 2024, 20:30 UTC. This is the 8th round of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification.

After 7th round of games played in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Argentina sit on top of the table with 18 points followed by Uruguay with 14 points and closely following Uruguay are Colombia with 13 points.

Colombia will be hoping for a positive result to maintain the gap between them and Brazil. Where as Argentina will be looking to increase the difference between them and the rest of the teams.

Colombia vs Argentina Head to Head record

Argentina vs Colombia Head to Head record is Argentina 5 wins, Colombia 1 win and 6 draws. Coming into the game Argentina are undefeated in their last 12 games, where as Colombia haven’t lost in their last 11 home games. The most recent matchup between the two South American heavyweights was in the COPA America Final where Argentina national football team triumphed with a slender 1-0 victory.

Argentina national football team news

Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez will remain available for selection despite injury scare in their 3-0 win over Chile.
There is a knock to Alexis Mac Allister as well who is part of the travelling squad, both Gonzalez and Mac Allister could start on the bench.
Alejandro Garnacho, recently back in the mix Paulo Dybala and youngster Valentin Carboni could be options to play alongside Lautaro Martinez.

Colombia national football team news

Colombia vs Argentina will be hoping to field a strong starting 11, after their heart breaking defeat against Argentina in the COPA America final they will be hoping for a better result this time around with Messi missing the game Colombia will look to pounce on this opportunity.
The two main men James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz both will be looking to start the game as well as rest of the Colombian squad.
With no major injuries this is a strong Colombian camp.

Colombia vs Argentina Predicted Lineups

Argentina national football team predicted lineup

(GK) E. Martinez, N. Otamendi, C. Romero, L. Martinez, N. Molina, R. De Paul, L. Paredes, E. Fernandez, A. Garnacho, P. Dybala, L. Martinez.

Colombia national football team predicted lineup

(GK) C. Vargas, J. Mojica, J. Lucumi, Y. Mina, D. Munoz, J. Arias, J. Lerma, R. Rios, L. Dias, J. Duran, J. Rodriguez.

Colombia vs Argentina Prediction

With both teams coming of a good run they will be looking for a positive outcome keeping in mind that Colombia are undefeated in there last 11 home games and also the fact that there is no Messi for Argentina, a 1-1 draw is a likely outcome.