Kick-off: 2300, 12/11/2021
Stadium: Estadio Campeon del Siglo
Uruguay are always tough to beat in Montevideo World Cup qualifiers but Argentina have been in red-hot form this year and are hard to resist.
La Albiceleste have followed up their Copa America triumph by claiming 13 points out of the last 15 in the South American section.
With their hosts labouring of late, we think 135/100 for an away win is the way to go with our first Uruguay vs Argentina prediction.
A Look At Uruguay’s Betting Odds
Uruguay are currently on course for an inter-confederation play-off on the road to Qatar 2022, lying fifth in the table with 16 points from 12 games.
La Celeste picked up just one point from last month’s tough triple-header when drawing 0-0 with Colombia on home turf.
Oscar Tabarez’s side were then beaten 3-0 by Argentina in Buenos Aires before going down 4-1 to Brazil in Manaus.
Getting back in front of their own fans will be a huge boost, but they did lose 2-0 at home to Brazil 12 months ago and this feels very much like a team in decline.
Defensive lynchpin Diego Godin is now 35, the midfield lacks flair and, with Edinson Cavani absent, 34-year-old Luis Suarez is their only elite-level forward.
Looking at the Uruguay vs Argentina odds, we like 14/5 for the visitors to lead at half-time and full-time.
A Look At Argentina’s Betting Odds
Argentina led 2-0 at the break in the last meeting between these teams thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, with Lautaro Martinez netting after the interval.
A subsequent 1-0 defeat of Peru, with Inter Milan striker Martinez again on target, made it nine wins and two draws from their last 11 games in all competitions.
Just three goals have been conceded during that hot streak, with Aston Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez enjoying playing behind a well-drilled defence.
Messi and Lautaro Martinez can be supported up front by Paulo Dybala, Angel Correa and Joaquin Correa, so Lionel Scaloni does have a balanced squad.
Next week’s big clash with Brazil could be a distraction but 13/5 for an away win to nil is still added to our Uruguay vs Argentina betting tips.
Additional stats
Last result:
Brazil 4-1 URUGUAY – Luis Suarez
ARGENTINA 1-0 Peru – Lautaro Martinez
Head-to-head: Argentina 3-0 Uruguay, Argentina 1-0 Uruguay, Argentina 2-2 Uruguay, Uruguay 0-0 Argentina
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