Argentina Starting Lineups Vs Paraguay and Match Preview

Paraguay will face Argentina in a South American World Cup Qualifier on November 14, with kickoff scheduled for 20:30 Paraguay local time.

These teams last met in a qualifier a year ago, where Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay. Paraguay heads into this match on a strong note, having defeated Venezuela in their previous qualifier on October 16, extending their unbeaten run to four games.

Argentina, meanwhile, is in high spirits after a dominant 6-0 victory over Bolivia in their last qualifying match.

Paraguay Vs Argentina Starting Lineups

Team formations and line-ups for the Paraguay vs. Argentina match will be updated in real time. Starting line-ups have not yet been announced.

Head-to-Head Record: Paraguay vs. Argentina

Since October 2015, Paraguay and Argentina have faced each other six times, with Argentina holding a slight edge. Paraguay has won once, three matches ended in draws, and Argentina has won twice. The latest encounter was on October 13, 2023 when Argentina won 1-0.

Date	Competition	Home Team	Score	Away Team
Oct 13, 2023	World Cup, Preliminary	Argentina	1-0	Paraguay
Oct 8, 2021	World Cup, Preliminary	Paraguay	0-0	Argentina
Jun 22, 2021	Group A	Argentina	1-0	Paraguay
Nov 13, 2020	World Cup, Preliminary	Argentina	1-1	Paraguay
Oct 12, 2016	World Cup, Preliminary	Argentina	0-1	Paraguay
Oct 14, 2015	World Cup, Preliminary	Paraguay	0-0	Argentina

Total Goals Scored: Paraguay – 2, Argentina – 3.
Overall Record: Argentina has a better head-to-head record in recent matchups.

World Cup Preliminary Performances (2023)

Team	Matches Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	Goals Scored	Goals Conceded	Goals per Match	Goals Conceded per Match
Paraguay	10	3	4	3	4	4	0.40	0.40
Argentina	9	6	1	2	13	5	1.44	0.56

Recent Form: Paraguay vs. Argentina

Paraguay enters this match following a 2-1 victory over Venezuela on October 16. In their last 19 games, Paraguay has won 7, drawn 6, and lost 6.
Argentina comes in with a strong record, having defeated Bolivia 6-0 in their last game on October 16. Over their past 20 games, Argentina has won 18, drawn 1, and lost 1.

Paraguay: Last 6 Matches

Date	Opponent	Result	Scoreline
Oct 16	Venezuela	Win	2-1
Oct 11	Ecuador	Draw	0-0
Sep 11	Brazil	Win	1-0
Sep 7	Uruguay	Draw	0-0
Jul 3	Costa Rica	Loss	1-2
Jun 29	Brazil	Loss	1-4

Argentina: Last 6 Matches

Date	Opponent	Result	Scoreline
Oct 16	Bolivia	Win	6-0
Oct 11	Venezuela	Draw	1-1
Sep 10	Colombia	Loss	1-2
Sep 6	Chile	Win	3-0
Jul 15	Colombia	Win	1-0
Jul 10	Canada	Win	2-0

Betting Tips and Predictions: Paraguay vs. Argentina

As Paraguay hosts Argentina in this World Cup Qualifier, both teams are in good form, but Argentina is the clear favorite given their recent performance and head-to-head record. Here’s a breakdown of the betting tips and predictions for this clash.

Key Points to Consider

Argentina’s Dominance: Argentina has won 18 of their last 20 matches, showing strong form and consistency. They also have a better head-to-head record against Paraguay, including a 1-0 win in their last meeting.
Paraguay’s Defensive Strength at Home: While Paraguay has been less consistent, they’re unbeaten in their last four qualifiers, showing resilience, especially on home soil. They’ll likely adopt a defensive strategy to limit Argentina’s scoring potential.
Argentina’s Firepower: Argentina’s recent 6-0 win over Bolivia shows their attacking potential, especially with talents like Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez in their lineup. Expect them to maintain a high press and look to score early.

Betting Tips

Argentina to Win
- Prediction: Argentina Win
- Reasoning: Argentina’s consistency and recent head-to-head advantage make them the favored team. Even on the road, Argentina’s form suggests they’ll secure the win.
Under 2.5 Goals
- Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
- Reasoning: Paraguay has shown defensive discipline in recent games, with three of their last four matches ending in draws or low-scoring games. Argentina may secure a narrow victory.
Both Teams Not to Score (BTTS – No)
- Prediction: BTTS – No
- Reasoning: Paraguay has struggled with scoring, while Argentina’s defense has been solid. A win-to-nil scenario for Argentina is likely.
Argentina to Win by 1 Goal
- Prediction: Argentina to Win by Exactly 1 Goal
- Reasoning: Given Paraguay’s solid defense and Argentina’s potential focus on game control, a one-goal margin seems likely.

Score Prediction

Final Score: Paraguay 0-1 Argentina
Alternative Prediction: Paraguay 0-2 Argentina

In summary, expect Argentina to claim a close victory, with a focus on disciplined play. A low-scoring affair with Argentina edging out Paraguay by a goal or two is the most probable outcome.