La Albiceleste’s final friendly before facing Canada at Copa America.

Argentina take on Guatemala in their final friendly game in preparation for the upcoming Copa America. After winning the Copa America in 2021, La Albiceleste are looking to lift the title for the second time in a row and the 16th time in their history.

Led by Lionel Messi once more, they are one of the firm favourites to do so. Lionel Scaloni’s team will begin their 2024 Copa America campaign against Canada on June 21, while they will also take on Chile and Peru later in the group.

Guatemala have a tough challenge as they face-off against the world champions. They are coming into this game after defeating the British Virgin Islands 3-0. The Blue and Whites have faced Argentina on three previous occasions, with a goalless draw occurring in their first meeting in January 1990.

Argentina have won the last two, 4-0 and 3-0 in June 2013 and September 2018 respectively. Los Chapines do have some good players in the team, still, it will be a big achievement if they get anything positive from this match.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 14 June 2024 at 08:00 PM (EST)

Saturday, 15 June 2024 at 05:30 AM (IST), 12:00 AM (GMT)

Stadium: FedExField

Form

Argentina (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Guatemala (All Competitions): W-W-D-D-L

Player to Watch

Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina)

Giovani Lo Celso is a versatile player with brilliant attacking qualities who can play in any central midfield role. The player is an engine to midfield, both with and without the ball. He consistently provides a passing option and has the intelligence to vary his game in response to opposing defenders.

He also has the valuable ability to exploit spaces between the lines. Lo Celso’s presence in the midfield will bring stability to the Argentina team.

Rubio Rubin (Guatemala)

Rubio Rubin isn’t going to be the fastest or the strongest out there on the pitch, but he makes up for it with his hard work. His work-ethic is the strongest suit in his game.

Rubin is great at making in-behind runs and is a threat from inside the box. He is capable of beating his opponents with his dribbling. He is a confident player who can make a difference on the pitch.

Match Facts

• In their last meeting, Argentina defeated Guatemala (3-0).
• Guatemala have never defeated Argentina.
• Guatemala have two clean-sheets from their past two games against Dominica and the British Virgin Islands.

Argentina vs Guatemala: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Lautaro Martínez to score any time
• Tip 2: Argentina to win this match
• Tip 3: Total goals over 2.5

Argentina have 1.07 odds in favour of them to win this fixture, 10.00 odds in favour of the match ending in a draw and Guatemala have 31.00 odds in favour of them to win this match.

Also read: Copa America 2024 Betting favourites: Argentina backed to defend trophy, Brazil & Uruguay also in contention

Injury & Team News

Both teams don’t have any injury concerns and will have all players available for the upcoming fixture.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 3

Argentina: 2

Guatemala: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Argentina Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Martinez (GK); Acuna, Martinez, Romero, Montiel; Lo Celso, Paredes, De Paul; Alvarez, Martinez, Di Maria

Guatemala Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Hagen (GK); Morales, Pinto, Samayoa, Ardon; Castellanos, Gonzalez; Santis, Galindo, Mendez-Laing; Rubin

Match Prediction

Argentina are a much better side than Guatemala and have world-class players in their squad. The world champions will aim to win this friendly comfortably and take that confidence to the Copa America where they face Canada in the opener.

Prediction: Argentina 3-0 Guatemala

Telecast

India: N/A

UK: N/A

USA: FOX Sports, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: N/A

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