Brazil vs Argentina free prediction for Wednesday’s World Cup 2026 qualification fixture at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The game will start at 00:30 UTC.
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With the tension surrounding this game on the pitch, usually, this fixture does not produce many goals. In detail, the last six meetings between Brazil and Argentina ended with two or fewer goals. The stats show a 55% possibility for this game to produce under 2.5 goals.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals – 1.50
Five of the previous six games between Brazil and Argentina ended with a draw in at least one half. As a result, this is the favorite bet in this market by the bookmakers.
Prediction: Draw in at Least One Half – 1.36
Despite going up 1-0 in the first half, Brazil couldn’t hold on to their lead and eventually suffered their second defeat in a row after losing 2-1 against Colombia. With Viniscius Jr. injured, Brazil will be looking to get out of a three-match winless streak and beat Argentina for the first time in three games.
Argentina also suffered a rare defeat after 14 matches at home to Uruguay on Friday. The World Champions failed to score for the first time in 24 games. The Albiceleste still lead the ten-team pack with 12 points from five matches. Argentina conceded zero goals in their last five away games.
Brazil: Alisson; Royal, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Lodi; Raphael, Guimaraes, Andre, Martinelli; Joao Pedro, Rodrygo;
Argentina: Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; de Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez; Messi, Alvarez, Gonzalez;