FIFA World Cup 2022 – Argentina vs Saudi Arabia, Group C, match preview, predicted lineups
Argentina and Saudi Arabia clash against each other on Tuesday of FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar as the tournament moves ahead. Argentina go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 1:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Lusail Stadium, Lusail
Argentina the 2-time FIFA World Cup champions will be hoping this is their year and they can win one finally with Messi. They open a tough Group C.
La Albiceleste have had a fine year thus far and haven’t suffered any setback and they will look to follow the template as the year ends. In their last game nearly a week ago they cleared up UAE 5-0 in the UAE.
Manager Lionel Scaloni might use a 4-4-2 system in Lusail to topple the Saudi.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia themselves know they are demanded of much at this stage in the world cup as they have always fallen short over the years. This year in known conditions they can thrive.
The Arabian Falcons have mostly got the job done this calender year in games and they will have a template.
Boss Herve Renard will likely deploy an attacking switch, 4-2-3-1 against the Argentinians.
Team news and possible lineups
Riyadh Sharahili is doubtful for Saudi Arabia ahead of the Argentina game. While Hassan Tambakti is available and might play.
As for the Argentinians, Lisandro Martinez and Guido Rodriguez are both doubtful. While Joaquin Correa is out injured and replaced by Thiago Almada.
Argentina XI : E. Martinez, Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico, De Paul, Paredes, Gomez, Messi, L. Martinez, Di Maria.
Saudi Arabia XI : Al-Owais, Al-Burayk, Al-Amri, Al-Bulahyi, Al-Shahrani, Kanno, Al-Malki, Al-Shehri, Al-Faraj, Al-Daswari, Al-Buraikan.
Prediction
EExpect Argentina to overhaul the Saudi defence and hence win maybe 4-0 on the day.
