Chile vs Argentina Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

La Albiceleste dominated proceedings when these sides last met.

The Chile national football team are ready to host the Argentina national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers CONMEBOL. Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos Stadium is all set to witness the interesting contest between the two sides.

The Chile national football team will be looking to turn the tide around as they will find themselves at home against Lionel Messi and Co. Despite being at home, they will be low in confidence as they have not been able to secure a win in their last few encounters against La Albiceleste.

Lionel Scaloni-led Argentina national football team are at the top of the table as they have won 10 out of 14 FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying fixtures. They have seen positive outcomes in most of their last few matches. Lionel Messi and Co. will be looking to continue with their momentum and win another fixture against Chile.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santiago, Chile
• Stadium: Nacional Juli Martinez Pradanos Stadium
• Date: Friday, June 6
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 IST/ 01:00 GMT [Thursday, June 5: 21:00 ET/ 18:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

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— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) June 2, 2025

Form:

Chile: D-W-W-L-D

Argentina: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Arturo Vidal (Chile)

The 38-year-old midfielder will have an important role to play for Chile as they take on the mighty World Cup defending champions. Arturo Vidal will be looking to control the midfield and intercept the Argentine attack. Vidal also knows how to score goals.

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

Lionel Messi is back and was spotted training with the Argentina national football team after seven months. Leo Messi still looks in good touch and is yet again going to play a crucial role for La Albiceleste in the attacking front. With his playmaking skills and goal-scoring abilities, the 37-year-old is going to be a menace for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Chile have not been able to score any goals in their last two games.
• Argentina are unbeaten against Chile in their last eight games.
• Lionel Scaloni’s men are on a three-match winning run.

Chile vs Argentina: Betting Tips and Odds

• Argentina to win @10/13 BetMGM
• Lionel Messi to score @17/4 Quinnbet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Igor Lichnovsky, Luciano Cabral and Paulo Diaz are injured hence will not be in action for Chile.

Argentina will be without the services of Alexis Mac Allister as he is injured. Nicolas Otamendi, Enzo Fernandez and Leandro Paredes are suspended. Lautaro Martinez might also miss out as he has not yet joined the squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 97

Chile won: 8

Argentina won: 64

Draws: 25

Predicted Lineups

Chile predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cortes (GK); Loyola, Maripan, Fernandez, Suazo; Vidal, Echeverria; Cepeda, Pizarro, Aravena; Vargas

Argentina predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, Troilo, Tagliafico; Palacios; De Paul, Messi, Almada; Correa, Alvarez

Match Prediction

The hosts will still be in trouble even after playing at home, as they don’t have many positive outcomes against La Albiceleste. Argentina are likely to come out on top as the better team against Chile in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers fixture.

Prediction: Chile 0-3 Argentina

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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