Brazil vs Argentina prediction 22.11.2023

• Competition: World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
• Date: 22nd November 2023
• Kickoff: 00:30 UTC / 01:30 CET
• Venue: Maracanã

We are set for a thrilling showdown on Wednesday as South American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina go head-to-head for the first time in over a year.

Brazil has suffered consecutive losses in their last two qualifiers against Uruguay and Colombia. They struggled against Uruguay, not managing to get a single shot on goal, and lost 1:2 to Colombia in spite of leading for more than 70 minutes. These results have seen the Brazilian national team, the Selecao, slip to fifth place in the standings. However, they can take some solace in the fact that the current leaders, Argentina, also lost their most recent qualifier.

Before their loss to Uruguay, Argentina had secured eight consecutive victories, including four wins in World Cup qualifiers &— a streak Lionel Messi and his team were eager to prolong. Although they dominated ball possession, Lionel Scaloni’s squad suffered their first defeat in nearly a year. Undoubtedly, they will be looking to bounce back in their Wednesday match.

Brazil vs Argentina Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals

Following the 2022 World Cup, Brazil has enjoyed a prolific goal-scoring run, although their form has recently dipped. In their last four World Cup qualifiers, La Selecao has notched less than two goals in each match. Additionally, three out of these four games concluded with less than 2.5 goals.

Argentina boasts a potent attack line featuring Leonel Messi, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez. However, their impressive performance is largely due to their solid defence. This robust defence strategy, implemented by coach Lionel Scaloni, has resulted in keeping the opponents goalless in eight out of their past nine matches. Interestingly, only one out of five qualifying games has seen a score of two or more goals.

• Best Tip: Under 2.5 goals
• Brazil vs Argentina prediction: 0-0