Argentina faces Uruguay in round 2 of Copa America. The match will be played on Saturday, June 19th at Estádio Nacional de Brasília (Brasília)
In the first round, the Argentines played against Chileans, and the teams were unable to determine the winner (1-1). Argentina looked better in that match. Although Albiceleste lost to the opponent in ball possession, they more often shot on goal (18-5), hit the target (5-4), and created more big chances (4-3). Argentina unsuccessfully completed the attacks and did not convert a single clear scoring chance. Lionel Messi scored the only goal from a freekick. The Chileans also failed to score from the game. In the 57th minute, the Reds got the right to a penalty kick. Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez turned the ball away after the shot from Arturo Vidal, but Eduardo Vargas hoovered up the ball into the net.
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In 2020 and 2021, the Uruguayans played six matches in the qualification for the World Cup in Qatar. So far, the Sky Blues do not show impressive results (two victories, two draws, and two defeats). Uruguay scored eight points in six matches and is ranked 4th in the South American group. The national teams will play 18 matches, so the Uruguayans will have a chance to improve their situation in the standings. However, Uruguay has problems with the attack. On November 13, the Sky Blues beat the Coffee Growers away (0-3), but then they failed to score three matches in a row. On November 18, Uruguay lost at home to Brazil (0-2). On June 4, the Uruguayans could not beat the Paraguayans (0-0). And on June 9, Uruguay tied against weak Venezuela away (0-0).
Argentina is one of the main favorites of the tournament with a strong attacking group, which includes Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez, Sergio Aguero, and others. I think that only Brazil can compete with Argentina in terms of the selection of strikers. In the first round, Albiceleste could score at least three times, but only a freekick turned into a goal. Now Messi will dribble into the penalty area of the Uruguayan national team and breach the opponent's defense with accurate cutting passes. Uruguay is also capable of scoring at least one goal. Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez have had great seasons in Europe and are in good shape. Argentina conceded in four of their last five matches. The Sky Blues need to interrupt the goal drought (three games) and feel the joy of scoring a goal. Argentina does not have a reliable defense, which will make mistakes under pressure. Uruguay is stronger than Chile in terms of the names in the attacking group. I think that the Uruguayans will score at least one goal, but Argentina will do its part too.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score — yes
