In World Cup qualifying, Argentina has struggled, securing only a handful of points in the initial matches. Without Lionel Messi, sidelined due to injury, their task gets even tougher against a formidable Uruguay team in Montevideo.

Match Details
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
Live Stream: Fanatiz
Odds: Uruguay +165; Draw +180; Argentina +205

Uruguay Team Insights

Uruguay, under Marcelo Bielsa, seeks to re-establish its dominance in South American soccer but faces challenges due to inconsistent scoring. The side hopes Darwin Nunez can ignite their attacking efforts.

Argentina’s Strategy

For Argentina, every match without Messi is a developmental opportunity. The team remains vigilant about maintaining its legacy, relying on young talent like Julian Alvarez to step up in critical moments.

Prediction

The clash is expected to be tightly contested, leaning towards a low-scoring outcome. Prediction: Uruguay 0, Argentina 0.