Get ready for the resumption of arguably the fiercest rivalry in international football.
Argentina vs Brazil is always a fiery contest, especially when qualification for the World Cup is on the line.
The two nations lock horns at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires and below, you will find NetBet’s full match preview, complete with the latest football odds for your betting needs.
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Argentina vs Brazil Preview
Both of these sides enter this match on the back of victories.
World champions Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 away from home last week, while Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 on their own patch thanks to a late winner from Vinicius Junior.
It was a welcome success for the Brazilians after a patchy qualification campaign thus far.
The five-time World Cup winners are third in the South American table, securing maximum points in only six of their 13 games.
In contrast, Argentina are flying high at the top of the tree, with Lionel Scaloni’s side claiming nine victories and scoring an impressive 22 goals.
However, La Albiceleste are sadly without their talisman in Lionel Messi, who leads the way for goals scored in the COMNEBOL 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with six.
The Inter Miami star is nursing a minor injury and is therefore not part of the squad this international break, so more pressure will be on the shoulders of Atletico Madrid duo Julian Alvarez and Guiliano Simeone.
On paper, Brazil’s frontline looks a far scarier proposition thanks to the presence of Ballon d’Or contenders Raphinha, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.
The trio may look to target veteran Argentina centre-back Nicolas Otamendi, as well as Cristian Romero, who has only recently returned from a long injury absence.
Brazil have not beaten Argentina since the 2019 Copa America, with the last meeting between the pair seeing La Albiceleste claim a 1-0 win at the Maracana thanks to a towering header from none other than Otamendi.
Argentina vs Brazil Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Hosts Argentina are the favourites here at odds of 2.22 for victory. A Brazil win is priced at 3.63, while the draw is 3.03.
Argentina vs Brazil Betting Tips
Raphinha to score anytime @ 5.50
Barcelona star Raphinha has been in sensational form this season and scored from the penalty spot in Brazil’s win over Colombia. So we are backing him to strike in this international derby.
Yellow cards – Over 6.5 @ 2.40
Even in friendly matches between these two sides, yellow cards are commonplace. Given this is a competitive game, we are expecting the referee to be rather busy.
A red card in the match – Yes @ 3.20
With the above taken into account, there is the likelihood that a red card will be brandished by the match official. Nicolas Gonzalez was sent off late on in Argentina’s win at Uruguay and do not be surprised if the tension boils over in this contest too.
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