Messi and Argentina eye a big margin win over Nigeria to reach last 16
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Argentina require Messi magic in St. Petersburg if they are to advance to the next round and escape humiliation. Argentina have already performed below par in this world cup so far and it all comes down to this one game.
La Albiceleste have sure got all the talent in the world and the quality to get past Nigeria but they will have to be at their best and very careful of this dangerous African side.
On the other hand, Nigeria too have chances to qualify alongside Croatia and to do that they just probably need a draw. Although they would wanna eye an improbable win here.
Nigeria are a good side and will be tested against mighty Argentina on Tuesday and they will have to give their all.
Argentina have a better head to head record against Nigeria and they will have to make that count.
Team news and possible line-ups
Jon Obi Mikel is a doubt for Nigeria for the Argentina game as due to injury.
As for Argentina, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuan are both available and likely be in the starting XI.
Nigeria XI : Uzoho, Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Omeruo, Moses, Idowu, Elebo, Obi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Musa.
Argentina XI : Caballero, Salvio, Otamendi, M. Rojo, Tagliafico, J. Mascherano, E. Banega, Di Maria, Messi, Aguero, Higuain.
Prediction
I think Argentina will dominate this game and win. I expect them to win 4-0 with Messi scoring a hat-trick and taking them to the last 16.
