Uruguay vs Argentina Prediction, betting tips & odds
The hosts were the better side the last time both teams met.
Uruguay national football team are all set to take on the Argentina national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers. The hosts are in second place on the points table having won five of their 12 qualification matches. Lionel Scaloniās men are at the top of the table after winning eight games.
The top six teams on the points table for the CONMEBOL region will book their spots for the FIFA World Cup 2026 edition which is all set to take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Argentina are looking comfortable at the top as they have secured 25 points and are also coming in after winning their last fixture against Peru.
The Uruguay national football team were held to a draw by Brazil in their last fixture. They had poor ball control but defended well which helped them only concede a single goal against the attack-heavy Brazil national football team. The coming contest against the Argentina national football team is not going to be an easy affair for the hosts.
Kick-off:
- Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Stadium: Centenario Stadium
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST / Friday, March 21: 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
- Referee: Juan Gabriel Benitez
- VAR: In use
Location
Uruguay: D-L-D-W-D
Argentina: L-D-W-L-W
Players to Watch
Federico Valverde (Uruguay)
Over the period of last few months, Federico Valverde has shown some top-of-the-line performances for Real Madrid. Even for Uruguay, Valverde has been in top form and has even scored a couple of goals. The midfield star is still growing and can play almost any position on the pitch.
Julian Alvarez (Argentina)
Julian Alvarez is in great scoring form and is doing well for Atletico Madrid. He will be looking to continue his form for the national football team. In the absence of Lionel Messi, Alvarez will be looking to step up alongside Lautaro Martinez to lead the attacking front for the visitors.
Match Facts
- Uruguay have won one of their last five matches against Argentina.
- Argentina have defeated Uruguay three times in their last five confrontations.
- They have scored eight goals in the last three matches against their opponents.
Uruguay vs Argentina: Betting Tips and Odds
- Match to end in a draw @19/10 Ladbrokes
- Goals under 2.5 @10/21 10bet
- Julian Alvarez to score @15/2 Bet MGM
Injury and Team News
All of the squad members for Uruguay are fit and ready to be in action.
Lionel Messi and Paulo Dybala are not included in the Argentina squad. The rest of their players are ready and fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 11
Uruguay won: 2
Argentina won: 6
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Uruguay predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Rochet (GK); Varela, Gimenez, Ronald Araujo, Sarachhi; Valverde, Ugarte, Bentancur; Pellistri, Nunez, Maimiliano Araujo
Argentina predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Emiliano Martinez (GK); Molina, Balerdi, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Simeone, De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez
Match Prediction
Although both sides are bitter rivals of one another, the Uruguay vs Argentina FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifiers contest is likely to end in a draw.
Prediction: Uruguay 1-1 Argentina
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Premier Sports
USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Nigeria: Startimes World Football
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