Nigeria and Argentina will go head to head for the seventh time in the history of football.
A draw will be enough for Nigeria to secure their place in the next round but a lose will depend on the other fixture between Iran and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
TEAM NEWS:
Godfrey Oboabona, Reuben Gabriel and Victor Moses all are doubt for this clash, which means last time's scorer Peter Odemwingie could start again.
Argentina have not any injury worries but manager Alejandro Sabella might give some of his key players a rest as they have already booked their place in the knockout stages.
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MAN TO WATCH:
Lionel Messi (Argentina):
Messi has been brilliant so far in this World Cup. He has scored two goals in two games and toady will play his third game against Nigeria. Messi's vital goal against Iran booked their place in the round of 16. The 27-year-old is the key player to watch in this game.
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HEAD TO HEAD
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Argentina 3-1 Nigeria
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Friendly
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Nigeria 4-1 Argentina
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Friendly
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Argentina 1-0 Nigeria
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FIFA World Cup
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Argentina 1-0 Nigeria
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FIFA World Cup
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Nigeria 0-0 Argentina
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FIFA Confederations Cup
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FORM GUIDE
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Nigeria (WDLDD)
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Argentina (WWWWD)
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Nigeria 1 – 0 Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Argentina 1 – 0 Iran
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Iran 0 – 0 Nigeria
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Argentina 2 – 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina
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United States 2 – 1 Nigeria
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Argentina 2 – 0 Slovenia
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Greece 0 – 0 Nigeria
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Argentina 3 – 0 Trinidad and Tobago
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Nigeria 2 – 2 Scotland
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Romania 0 – 0 Argentina
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PREDICTION:
Nigeria 1-2 Argentina, Messi on the score sheet again.
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