Brazil vs Argentina – Match preview, Playing XI 2019 friendly

Brazil will take on Argentina on Friday in an international friendly as both teams look forward to find the right balance in their squads. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Kick-off : 8:00 PM (Local)

Venue : King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh

Brazil can be proud of the fact that this year is better than the previous year where they didn’t manage to win the trophy i.e FIFA World Cup.

Having able to win Copa America 2019 they will be content and look forward to end the year well.

And what better way than playing arch rivals Argentina. A huge game in world football also known as Superclasico de las Americas.

Talking about the game, The Selecao know how strong Argentina are despite both teams meeting earlier this year and Brazil getting the better of Argentina.

Brazil will need to play the way they play which is with flair and attacking mentality. This will be the way to victory in Saudi Arabia. Also conditions will be a factor too.

On the other hand, Argentina are struggling in recent times and their struggle doesn’t seem to end any time soon.

They though must be energised with the fact of taking on their arch rivals Brazil. It’s a way their football can be back on track with eyeing always the top spot.

La Albiceleste know their rivals inside out and they must take something from the game. We all know Brazil vs Argentina is always a cracker.

In terms of the strategy they will need to play the way they play which is Argentina’s way. A solid display with luck favouring, Argentina can topple Brazil and make their fans very happy.

Brazil are ahead in terms of the head to head against Argentina and they will be they will have the upper hand in this game.

Team news and possible line-ups

Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero are both available for Argentina for the Brazil game as they make yet another appearance for country.

As for The Selecao, Neymar, David Neres and Ederson will all be unavailable as due to injuries.

Argentina XI : Marchesin, Foyth, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuna, De Paul, Paredes, Lo Celso, Messi, Agüero, Martinez.

Brazil XI : Alisson, Danilo, Silva, Marquinhos, Sandro, Arthur, Casemiro, Coutinho, Jesus, Firmino, Richarlison.

Prediction

Expect a tough game between the two South American rivals. Probably a 1-1 scoreline after 90 minutes.