Preview of the International Friendly match between Argentina and Uruguay, including match stats, how to watch, predicted lineups, head-to-head, and betting odds.
Matchup | Argentina vs. Uruguay |
Competition | International Friendly |
Date | Friday, November 13th |
Start Time (Eastern) | 6:00 PM ET |
Start Time (Local) | 8:00 PM ART (Argentina) |
Stadium | Estadio Alberto Jose Armando (La Bombonera) |
Location | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
TV Channel (US) | ViX, Prime Video |
South American football's fiercest rivalry takes centre stage as Argentina hosts Uruguay in an international friendly at the iconic La Bombonera. Despite the friendly tag, there is never any love lost in the Clásico del Río de la Plata, with both continental powerhouses eager to assert their dominance.
This encounter marks the beginning of the post-Lionel Messi era for Argentina. Lionel Scaloni's side faces the challenge of proving they remain world beaters without their generational icon. Much of the spotlight falls on rising talent Nico Paz, whose impressive progression at Como could position him as the focal point of La Albiceleste's attacking transition.
Uruguay also embarks on a fresh chapter under the stewardship of Diego Forlán. Following a subpar World Cup campaign, La Celeste seeks redemption and will relish the opportunity to test their mettle against the reigning Copa América champions on hostile ground.
Argentina vs. Uruguay Stats and Form
Both nations have featured in three friendly fixtures since their last World Cup appearances:
Argentina: 3 wins, 14 goals scored, 0 conceded.
Uruguay: 2 wins, 1 defeat, 11 goals scored, 5 conceded.
Top Scorers: Nico Paz leads the scoring charts for Argentina during this run with three goals, while Maxi Araújo and Darwin Núñez share top honours for Uruguay with three strikes apiece.
Argentina vs. Uruguay Lineup Predictions
Argentina: Emiliano Martínez; Agustín Giay, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Tagliafico; Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Giuliano Simeone, Julián Álvarez, Nico Paz.
Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Uruguay: Cristopher Fiermarín; Guillermo Varela, Ronald Araújo, Mathías Olivera, Joaquín Piquerez; Federico Valverde, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur; Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Darwin Núñez, Maximiliano Araújo.
Head Coach: Diego Forlán
Both managers head into the clash with fully fit squads, with no injuries or suspensions reported among the players called up for international duty.
Head-to-Head Record
November 17, 2023 | Argentina 0-2 Uruguay |
October 11, 2021 | Argentina 3-0 Uruguay |
June 19, 2021 | Argentina 1-0 Uruguay |
November 18, 2019 | Argentina 2-2 Uruguay |
September 2, 2016 | Argentina 1-0 Uruguay |
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This article was written by bet365's Spanish news writer, Eugenio Mendoza, and translated into English.
