We have a Uruguay v Argentina prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of their World Cup qualifier.
Uruguay are currently second in the qualifying group but they’ve also only won one of their last five group games.
Argentina sit top of the pile in qualifying five clear of Uruguay though they only have two wins in their last five qualifying games.
How To Watch Uruguay v Argentina
When is Uruguay v Argentina?
Uruguay v Argentina is on Friday at 11.30 pm
TV Channel
Fanatiz
Where is Uruguay v Argentina Being Played?
Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
Uruguay v Argentina Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Uruguay | 6/4 | 40% |
Argentina | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Draw | 9/5 | 35.7% |
Uruguay are priced at 6/4 to win this game.
Uruguay to win – 6/4
Argentina are also priced at 2/1 and the draw is a 9/5 shot.
Argentina to win – 2/1
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Handicap Betting
Uruguay -1 @ 5/1
Argentina: +1 @ 1/2
Handicap Draw: -1 @ 14/5
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Uruguay’s Form
Marcelo Bielsa was appointed as the Uruguay Head Coach on the 15th of May 2023 when he became only the second foreign trainer following Argentinian coach, Daniel Passarella in 2000. Since he’s taken the mantle he’s done a decent job managing them to 11 victories, 9 draws and a win rate of 45.83% from his 24 matches in charge though in 2024 they only had 5 victories in 90 minutes across 14 games.
There’s plenty to like about this Uruguayan squad with genuine quality sprinkled across all facets of the team. The highlights being the CB pairing of both Gimenez and Araujo, the well-balanced midfield trio of Ugarte, Valvarde and Bentancur and finally former Manchester United player Pellistri supplying Nunez in attack.
Favourites for this game due to home advantage and an Argentinian selection crisis they have a strong chance of earning back-to-back wins over Argentina.
Uruguay's Last Five Results
Brazil 1-1 Uruguay | November 19th | Draw
Uruguay 3-2 Colombia | November 15th | Win
Uruguay 0-0 Ecuador | October 15th | Draw
Peru 1-0 Uruguay | October 15th | Loss
Venezuela 0-0 Uruguay | September 10th | Draw
3 Draws, 1 Win and 1 Loss
Argentina’s Form
Scaloni has been in charge of Argentina for a while having been appointed back in November 2018. The highlight of his tenure so far was when he landed them at the pinnacle of International Football, the holy grail and most coveted trophy in football the World Cup in 2022. He’s also guided them to success in the Copa America in both 2021 and 2024.
Ahead of this game, Argentina will have a weaker squad than usual, particularly in attacking areas the long list of absentees through injury includes Lisandro Martinez, Messi, Martinez and Dybala though Garnacho who is fit was curiously left out also. They will still have a great deal of quality, particularly in the middle of the park with De Paul, Fernandez, Almada and Mac Allister all among their options.
Argentina rarely goes into any game, not as favourites, but they still have a considerable amount of quality left in their squad to win this match.
Argentina's Last Five Results
Argentina 1-0 Peru | November 19th | Win
Paraguay 2-1 Argentina | November 14th | Loss
Argentina 6-0 Bolivia | October 15th | Win
Venezuela 1-1 Argentina | October 10th | Draw
Colombia 2-1 Argentina | September 10th | Loss
2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw
Uruguay v Argentina Predicted Lineups
Uruguay Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Rochet
RB: Varela, CB: Gimenez, CB: Araujo, LB: Saracchi
CM: Ugarte, CM: Valverde, CM: Bentancur
RW: Pellistri, CF: Nunez, LW: Araujo
Argentina Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Martinez
RB: Molina, CB: Romero, CB: Otamendi, LB: Tagliafico
CM: De Paul, CM: Fernandez, CM: Mac Allister
RW: Correa, CF: Alvarez, LW: Gonzalez
Uruguay v Argentina Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Uruguay wins: 58
Argentina wins: 90
Draws: 45
Head-To-Head Results
Argentina 0-2 Uruguay | World Cup Qualifying | November 16th, 2023
Uruguay 0-1 Argentina | World Cup Qualifying | November 12th, 2021
Argentina 3-0 Uruguay | World Cup Qualifying | October 10th, 2021
Argentina 1-0 Uruguay | Copa America | June 18th, 2021
Argentina 2-2 Uruguay | Friendly | November 18th, 2019
Key Players To Watch
Darwin Nunez – Uruguay
Uruguay is known for producing world-class attacking talent with the likes of Suarez, Cavani and Forlan the best-known examples in previous decades. With all three retired the next in line to take up the mantle is Liverpool Striker Darwin Nunez (25) who has 13 goals in 33 caps.
Though in a different mould to his predecessors and certainly not prolific Nunez offers an evolution in their attacking areas, a player works hard, is athletic, skilful and creates opportunities for teammates. This season for Liverpool he has 7 goals and 7 assists or a goal contribution every 0.66 matches. Nunez is currently shortest shortest-priced to be the first goal scorer at odds of 11/2 or if you want to bet on him to score at any point in the game he can be gotten at odds of 9/4.
Darwin Nuñez to score anytime – 9/4
Julian Alvarez – Argentina
With the trio of Messi, Martinez and Dybala absent through injury, Atlético attacker Alvarez (25) will be tasked with taking the bulk of the attacking responsibility and he comes into this game with 11 goals and 2 assists for Argentina across 42 matches averaging a goal contribution every 0.46 matches.
A dynamic attacker who will look to take on his man, but also can bring players into the game through his vision and killer passing. At club level this season he has 23 goals and 5 assists across 44 games. He is 13/2 to score first in this game and 3/1 to score at any point.
Julian Alvarez first goalscorer – 13/2
Uruguay v Argentina Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Uruguay 1-2 Argentina
Uruguay are a tough to beat well-balanced side that could cause Argentina huge issues.
Argentina are underdogs in the betting market which I believe is a little harsh and I still think they could come away with a narrow win.
Best Bet: Alvarez anytime goal @ 3/1
Julian Alvarez to score anytime – 3/1
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