Angola vs Argentina International Friendly Preview Predictions and Lineups Revealed
Argentina is set to face Angola in an international friendly match on Friday, marking their last game of the year. As reigning World Cup champions, La Albiceleste are focused on solidifying their squad ahead of the next World Cup scheduled for next summer. The match will take place in Belas, and Argentina enters as the clear favorite against Angola, currently ranked 89th in FIFA standings.
Match Details
The two teams have faced each other only once before, with Argentina winning that encounter 2–0 in 2006. Lionel Messi, who is expected to make his 187th appearance for the national team, was a substitute in that previous match. The current Argentine coach, Lionel Scaloni, also participated as a player.
Argentina’s Recent Form
- Argentina’s recent friendly matches include victories over Venezuela (1-0) and Puerto Rico (6-0).
- The original plan included a friendly against Australia on November 17, but this was postponed.
Angola’s Recent Match Performance
Angola has not qualified for the upcoming World Cup and has dealt with defeats against teams like Libya and DR Congo recently. However, they remain unbeaten in their last three fixtures, drawing with Eswatini and Cameroon.
Predicted Lineups
Angola’s Starting XI
- Neblú (Goalkeeper)
- Mata, Gaspar, Carmo, Carneiro (Defense)
- Luvumbo, Fredy, Beni, Milson (Midfield)
- Benson, Mabululu (Attack)
Argentina’s Starting XI
- Rulli (Goalkeeper)
- Foyth, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico (Defense)
- Paz, De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, González (Midfield)
- Messi, Martínez (Attack)
Match Expectations
Argentina is expected to dominate the match, given their superior ranking and recent form. Despite Angola’s attempts to utilize a defensive formation, they may struggle against Argentina’s attacking force. The average performance of Angola’s squad suggests they will have difficulty scoring against Argentina’s strong defense.
Final Prediction
The predicted outcome of the match is a convincing victory for Argentina, with a forecast scoreline of 3-0. As the teams prepare for kick-off, all eyes will be on Messi and his teammates to deliver a strong performance in their final outing of 2023.
