Chile vs Argentina – World Cup Qualifiers Betting Tips

Argentina has qualified for the World Cup, but Chile is still struggling to break into the qualification spots. However, their work has just been made simpler; with Colombia and Peru clashing, Chile has only 1 job, and that is to win this match. 

Argentina and Brazil are the only South American teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup being hosted in Qatar. That leaves 2 spots for qualifications. Ecuador is currently occupying the 3rd position and looks out of reach for Chile, but the 4th position can be attained. Chile only needs to win this match and pray that Colombia and Peru to draw their game.

Below are our tips and team’s news for this South American World Cup qualification clash.   

Chile Form and Team News

Chile has been in atrocious form by their standards, leading them to occupy the 6th position in the new South American World Cup qualification format. In their last 5 World Cup qualifying games, they have won 3 and lost 5. They are currently occupying the 6th position, having scored 16 goals and conceded 16. 

For their qualification games, they have played 14 games, won 4, drawn 4, and lost 6, which is very bad for the country and the team itself. In their last 5 games in all competitions, they have lost 1, drawn 1, and won the rest.

For the team news, Chile will be without some players for this clash with Argentina, and they are Arias Gabriel, Isla Mauricio, Mena Eugenio, and Roco Enzo. 

Argentina Form and Team News

Argentina has been in good shape from their last Copa America win to their most recent matches. They qualified for the 2022 World Cup easily and with games to spare even though they are sitting second at the table. 

They have played 13 games in the World Cup qualifying round, won 8, and drawn 5. Their last 5 matches in this competition have seen them draw 2 games and win 3. They have scored 20 goals and conceded just 6, which shows how good they have been. 

For the team news, Lionel Messi might miss this game as he just recovered from Covid-19 and might not be risked for this clash. Few other players will miss this game because of injury, and they are Foyth Juan, Martinez Quarta Lucas, Romero Cristian Gabriel, Correa Joaquin, and Palacios Exequiel.

Odds By Casumo

Chile is Casumo’s bookie favorite to win this fixture at 2.55 odds, while Argentina is placed at 2.70 odds. If the match is to be a draw, the odds are 3.10.

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Our Tipsters Angle

This match is a must-win for Chile, and there is no other option. Argentina has qualified already and might play for pride to finish this World Cup qualification phase unbeaten. We think Argentina might field fringe players for this game as some of their top players are injured or not fully match-fit. 

Chile would likely field their strongest XI and go all out for this game. However, it is worth knowing that as much as they need to win Argentina, they also need to pray or hope that the match between Colombia and Peru ends in a draw. 

Tip 1:  Chile to Win or Draw

There is no way around it; they need to win. Argentina has already qualified and has some fitness issues. Chile was a thorn in the flesh for Argentina in recent years though Argentina has changed that in recent games and has avoided defeat in 5 straight clashes against them. 

In Chile’s last 6 games in all competitions, they have won 4, drawn 1, and lost 1. Also, the World Cup is a tournament they would not want to miss, and that is why we think their worst result in this match would be a draw.

At the Casumo Bookie, Chile to win or draw is available at 1.42 odds.

Tip 2:  Chile to Score

Still on our reason why we think Chile will win this game. They know they need to score to win this game, and that would be their priority from the onset. Also, as can be seen from the Argentine team news, some of their injuries are in the defense and midfield department, and Chile will likely exploit that. 

Checking their H2H, Chile has scored Argentina in 3 of their last 5 clashes, and we think a repeat will happen in this game. 

For Chile to score, the market option is available at the Casumo Sportsbook for 1.37 odds.

Conclusion

This match would definitely keep all Chileans on their toes as they clash with their neighbors on their home soil. Argentina would care less about this game except for pride and might go out to hurt the Chileans, but with their current team news and position, we don’t think they would give it their all. 

This match is definitely pulsating for fans of South American football, and we can’t wait to know the outcome of this game.  

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