The two top sides of South America Argentina and Uruguay will go head to head later today in the group game of Copa America 2015 at Estadio La Portada.
Kickoff: 00:30 BST (20:30 local time)
Date: Wednesday, 17 June, 2015
Venue: Estadio La Portada, La Serena
Referee: Sandro Ricci (Brazil)
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Argentina
Argentina
- Argentina manager Gerardo Martino will name a similar lineup despite of poor defense in last game. The only change expected will be of Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta who has returned from his minor ankle injury.
- Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain both are keen to feature in this game, however the starting striking force would be same of last game.
Uruguay
- Striker Diego Rolan is likely to continue his striking role along with Edinson Cavani.
- Uruguay manager Óscar Tabárez is likely to start with a similar lineup as of last game against Jamaica.
Stats:
- In the last six meetings between them, both the sides have won three and lost three.
- Uruguay have won only one of their last five games against Argentina in all competitions.
- Four red cards have been drawn in their last four meetings in all competitions.
- Argentina have never lost against Uruguay in Copa America.
Prediction:
Argentina 2 – 1 Uruguay.
Argentina failed to win their first game against Paraguay, they earned a point only. While Uruguay earned three points with a close win over Jamaica.
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