Brazil vs Argentina - Competition: WC Qualification South America
Brazil team started the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign in a miserable ay,
winning just two of their first six games. Their qualification to Russia
2018 is under threat and manager Carlos Dunga was replaced by former
Corinthians coach Tite. Since then, the Seleçao recorded four straight
wins, moving them up to the top of the qualifying group, 1 point clear
off the second placed Uruguay.
Brazil welcome back Neymar after he missed last time out and the Barcelona star should start as offensive winger. Philippe Coutinho is likely to get the nod over Willian and Roberto Firmino out wide while Giuliano is likely to replace Paulinho. Gabriel Jesus continues to impress on the International stage and is expected to spearhead the attack in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Casemiro and Fernandinho are in contention for a starting berth as difensive midfielder.
Brazil welcome back Neymar after he missed last time out and the Barcelona star should start as offensive winger. Philippe Coutinho is likely to get the nod over Willian and Roberto Firmino out wide while Giuliano is likely to replace Paulinho. Gabriel Jesus continues to impress on the International stage and is expected to spearhead the attack in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Casemiro and Fernandinho are in contention for a starting berth as difensive midfielder.
Argentina team are on a poor run of form. In the previous round, they
dropped to sixth position in the qualifying group after losing 0-1 at
home to Paraguay. The Albiceleste is winless in their last three matches
as they needed a late rally to salvage a 2-2 draw in Venezuela before
to squander a lead against Peru in the following game. Argentina boast
the 2nd best defensive record in South America but things are not going
well in attack. For a side with seemingly endless firepower, they have
only netted 11 goals in 10 games so far.
The positive news for new manager Edgardo Bauza is that Messi is back in the mix and is set to partner Higuain up front. In midfield, Guido Pizarro could start if Lucas Biglia fails to prove his fitness. Enzo Pérez or even full-back Júlio Buffarini will provide support to Pablo Zabaleta on the right. Sergio Aguero is likely to be benched while Mauro Icardi, top scorer in the Serie A, has not been named.
The positive news for new manager Edgardo Bauza is that Messi is back in the mix and is set to partner Higuain up front. In midfield, Guido Pizarro could start if Lucas Biglia fails to prove his fitness. Enzo Pérez or even full-back Júlio Buffarini will provide support to Pablo Zabaleta on the right. Sergio Aguero is likely to be benched while Mauro Icardi, top scorer in the Serie A, has not been named.
Brazil last 5 matches:
13/06/16 Brazil 0 – 1 Peru01/09/16 Ecuador 0 – 3 Brazil
07/09/16 Brazil 2 – 1 Colombia
07/10/16 Brazil 5 – 0 Bolivia
12/10/16 Venezuela 0 – 2 Brazil
Argentina last 5 matches:
27/06/16 Argentina 0 – 0 P Chile02/09/16 Argentina 1 – 0 Uruguay
07/09/16 Venezuela 2 – 2 Argentina
07/10/16 Peru 2 – 2 Argentina
12/10/16 Argentina 0 – 1 Paraguay
Date: 10 November 2016
Kick-off Time: 23:45 GMT
Venue: Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto
Kick-off Time: 23:45 GMT
Venue: Estadio Governador Magalhaes Pinto
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