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Argentina face a huge game on Wednesday at Stadium 974 as they take on Poland with both teams trying to make it out of Group C and into the knockout stages.
For Poland, a draw will be enough but only a win will guarantee Argentina a place in the knockout stages.
The two-time world champions currently sit on three points with Saudi Arabia, just one point behind Poland at the summit heading into their final group fixture.
This match is important for all the teams in Group C. this group is still open for any team to qualify for the knockout stage.
Preview :
Argentina, the pre-tournament favorites were beaten by Saudi Arabia in the opening game. Four days on from their shocking 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia, Argentina boosted their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds courtesy of a crucial 2-0 victory against Mexico on Saturday.
Argentina should be aiming to claim maximum points from Saturday’s contest with the Poles if they are to avoid finishing second in Group C, which could result in a potentially difficult last-16 tie with Current Champion France, who beat La them 4-3 in a thrilling showdown at the knockout stage four years ago.
On the other hand, Poland is leading the group with four points just one point ahead of Argentina and Saudi Arabia. There opening match against Mexico remain Goalless and they have to satisfied with just one point. In their previous match they beat Saudi Arabia by 2-0.
Poland also need a win to qualify as the top team of the Group because if they lose their match they have to depend on Mexico vs Saudi Arabia match. Poland’s strengths at the back have been evident in Qatar, as they are one of only two nations who are yet to concede a goal after their first two group matches at the time of writing.
Argentina, who have progressed to the knockout rounds in 12 of the last 13 World Cup finals, have lost their last two meetings with European nations, both of which were at the 2018 tournament in Russia, when a 3-0 group-stage defeat to Croatia was followed by the aforementioned loss to France in the last 16.
Following his match-winning performance against Mexico,
Messi said: “Another World Cup started for us today…
We can’t give up now; we have finals from this point on and can’t make a mistake.”
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Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz said after Lewandowski’s maiden World Cup strike “one player will not win the match alone”.
He could be right, but if ever there were a contest to prove whether he is, it might just be this one.
Head to Head :
Argentina have a good record against Poland and have won six out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, While, Poland’s won three matches.
Argentina have faced Poland on two occasions in the FIFA world cup – the poles have defeated them in 1974 but Argentina that in 1978 by winning it
Key Players to watch :
Poland : Robert Lewandowski
Argentina : Lionel Messi
The 35-year-old has scored in six successive appearances for Argentina in all competitions, now he equal his previous records which he achieved 2011-2012
Poland possible lineup :
Szczesny; Cash, Glik, Kiwior, Bereszynski; Zielinski, Bielik, Krychowiak, Frankowski; Milik, Lewandowski
Argentina possible lineup :
Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico; Fernandez, Paredes, De Paul; Messi, La. Martinez, Di Maria
Prediction :
With every match Lionel Messi plays at the FIFA World Cup 2022 has the potential to become his final game at world cups.
So, Argentinan team will leave no stone untured to secure a win against Poland. They also have a impressive squad to win on any given day.
We say Argentina will win 2-1 against Poland.
Bet : Argentina are thought to be somewhat favorites in this match. As per Bookmakers ;
Odds via BetMGM (USA), Sports Interaction (Canada),
Poland win : +675 (BetMGM), 7.23 (Sports Interaction)
Draw : +340 (BetMGM), 4.15 (Sports Interaction)
Argentina win : -225 (BetMGM), 1.43 (Sports Interaction)
Goals : Under 2.5
Date, Time & Venue :
Date: Wednesday, November 30
Kickoff Time: 2:00pm ET / 7:00 pm GMT
Location: At Stadium 974
Live Streaming :
2pm ET on Fox for English, Telemundo for Spanish, FUBO Tv, fox sports app, FS1 and Telemundo
Live stream: FUBO TV (Try for free)