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The FIFA World Cup qualifiers are back in action with another round of matches this week as Paraguay take on Lionel Messi and Lionel Scaloni's Argentina side in an important CONMEBOL clash at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco on Thursday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this year and will want to win this game.
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Paraguay are in sixth place in the CONMEBOL qualification standings and have been inconsistent in recent months. The home side edged Venezuela to a crucial 2-1 victory last month and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Argentina, on the other hand, are at the top of the qualification table and have been in excellent form this year. The Albicelestes thrashed Bolivia by a comprehensive 6-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Paraguay vs Argentina Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Argentina have a good historical record against Paraguay and have won 60 out of the 111 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Paraguay's 16 victories.
- Argentina are unbeaten in their last five matches against Paraguay in all competitions but have been held to a draw in three of these games.
- The last seven matches played between Argentina and Paraguay in all competitions have witnessed a total of only seven goals scored, with neither team managing to score multiple goals in a single game during this period.
- Argentina have lost only one of their last 12 matches against Paraguay in all competitions, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline in 2016.
- Argentina have lost only one of their last 15 matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Colombia in September this year.
Paraguay vs Argentina Prediction
Argentina have impressive players at their disposal and have come together as a unit under Lionel Scaloni. The Albiceleste have not been particularly prolific against Paraguay in the recent past and will look to be more clinical this week.
Paraguay have flattered to deceive this year and have a point to prove going into this game. Argentina are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Paraguay 0-2 Argentina
Paraguay vs Argentina Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Argentina to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Argentina to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Bold Tip: Lionel Messi to score or assist - Yes
