Argentina will wrap up their preparations for the upcoming Copa America with a friendly against Guatemala at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
Scheduled for Friday night, this match is a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies.
Argentina's Form and Team News
Argentina comes into this match following a 1-0 victory over Ecuador, with Angel Di Maria scoring the decisive goal.
This win marks Argentina's fourth consecutive victory, extending their unbeaten run in non-competitive fixtures to over five years.
Lionel Scaloni's squad, which includes stars like Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernandez, and Alexis Mac Allister, is gearing up for the Copa America.
They are set to face Canada, Chile, and Peru in the group stages of the tournament.
Predicted Lineup
E Martinez; Montiel, Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Acuna; Enzo, Mac Allister, Paredes; Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Alvarez
Guatemala's Form and Team News
Guatemala enters the match with momentum, having secured two substantial victories in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Dominica and the British Virgin Islands.
Their recent friendly performances include draws against Venezuela and Nicaragua, reflecting a solid form under head coach Luis Fernando Tena.
Predicted Lineup
Hagen; Morales, Pinto, Samayoa, Ardon; Castellanos, Franco; Santis, Galindo, Mendez-Laing; Rubin
Head-to-Head and Historical Performance
Argentina and Guatemala have faced each other three times previously.
Argentina emerged victorious in the last two encounters, winning 4-0 in 2013 and 3-0 in 2018. The first meeting in 1990 ended in a goalless draw.
Prediction
Considering the current form and the strength of their squad, Argentina is the clear favourite to win this match.
The team is expected to continue their impressive run in friendly matches, and a comfortable victory is anticipated.
A repeat of the 3-0 scoreline from their last meeting in 2018 seems likely.
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