Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Match Details
Match: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, 4th match | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup
Date: 22th November 2022
Time: 4:00 PM (GMT+6) / 3:30 PM (GMT+5.5)
Venue: Lusail Stadium, Qatar
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Preview
Argentina is one of the hot favorites of 2022 World Cup. They are determined to end the long waits for the desired trophy. They have proved their worth being unbeaten 36 consecutive matches so far. In the last Copa America, they defeated Brazil and clinched the Copa America title and the fans from all over the World are eagerly waiting to see the Gold-wrapped trophy in the hands of the little magician.
Argentina last time lost to Brazil in 2019 Copa America. Since then, they are undefeated and, in that way, they got the ticket of 2022 World Cup from the Latin America being runner up from CONMEBOL. In the qualifier they won 11 out of 17 matches and remaining 6 matches were draw.
Saudi Arabia is comparatively weak team. They got ticket from Asia. However, their journey to the World Cup wasn’t so easy.
In 2018, World Cup opening match, Saudi Arabia faced the host country Russia. In that they lost 5-0. They are worried to face the similar result this time.
Saudi Arabia is 51st in the world rankings, whereas Argentina is 3rd in the standings.
Argentina is ready to fight from the very beginning of the tournament, which they proved in the warmup match against UAE. So this match is going to be an acid test for Saudi Arabia.
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia key numbers
Argentina is full of stars. Lionel Messi is the biggest name among them. Messi already declared that this World Cup is going to be his last World Cup. So, he’ll surely try to give his best to lift the long-awaited trophy.
Along with Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Angel Di Maria, Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi and all the other members of the Argentina team can be big factor in the match.
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Head-to-head
Argentina meet Saudia Arabia 4 times. Where Argentina won 2 matches and the remaining two were draw.
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Team News
It was reported that Argentine superstar Messi practiced alone. Since it became a matter of concern. But in the end, it was known that he is free from all kinds of injury and other disease.
Injured Joaquin Correa is going to be replaced by Thiago Almada. Lisandro Martinez and Exequiel Palacios about whom, there was uncertainty, becomes certain that, they are ready to play.
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Squad
Argentina Squad
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River Plate), Geronimo Rulli (Villarreal).
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Sevilla), German Pezzella (Real Betis), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Cristian Romero (Tottenham HotspurLisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Juan Foyth (Villarreal), ), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla).
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Juventus), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica), Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis), Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid), Alejandro Gomez (Sevilla), Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton & Hove Albion), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen).
Forwards: Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), Angel Di Maria (Juventus), Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain), Joaquin Correa (Inter Milan), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan), Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina).
Goalkeepers: Mohamed Al-Owais (Al-Hilal), Mohamed Al-Yami (Al-Ahly), Nawaf Al-Aqidi (Al-Nassr).
Defenders: Yasser Al-Shahrani (Al-Hilal), Abdulelah Al-Amri (Al-Nassr), Ali Al-Bulaihi (Al-Hilal), Abdullah Madu (Al-Nassr), Sultan Al-Ghanam (Al-Nassr), Mohammed Al-Breik (Al-Hilal), Saud Abdulhamid (Al-Hilal), Hassan Tambakti (Al-Shabab).
Midfielders: Salman Al-Faraj (Al-Hilal), Ali Al-Hassan (Al-Nassr), Mohamed Kanno (Al-Hilal), Abdulelah Al-Malki (Al-Hilal), Salem Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Hattan Bahebri (Al-Shabab), Sami Al-Najei (Al-Nassr), Riyadh Sharahili (Abha), Abdullah Otayf (Al-Hilal), Nasser Al-Dawsari (Al-Hilal), Abdulrahman Al-Aboud (Ittihad).
Forwards: Fahad Al-Muwallad (Al-Shabab), Firas Al-Buraikan (Al-Fateh), Haitham Asiri (Al-Ahly), Saleh Al-Shehri (Al-Hilal).
Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
Scorecard: Argentina 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Considering all strength of both teams, this match is going to be one-sided. Considering all competitions, Argentina won all their last 5 matches and is undefeated in the last 36 matches. On the other hand, Saudia Arabia eventually won only 1 out of last 5 matches, 1 loss and remaining 3 were draw.
Considering the statistics, it is clear that Argentina is far ahead.
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