Uruguay vs. Argentina live stream: Where to watch CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying online, prediction, TV channel

It has not been a vintage Argentina in the qualification of the World Cup. So far they have dropped points in four games in the qualification of the World Cup, but Uruguay will have to add that number if they first want to end up in the table with the two parties on Friday. The leading goal scorer in the qualification of world cup, Lionel Messi will not be available for Argentina after having sustained an injury while he is confronted with Atlanta United in Major League Soccer Play, but with Julian Alvarez in the form of his life, has no shortage of attacking power.

Under Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay has returned as a power in South American football, but they still have to find a second gear after drawing three of their last five games. Struggling with inconsistency, they have scored more goals against Colombia (three) than in the rest of those four games together (two). Part of it is a team in the form of their striker Darwin Nunez, but Uruguay has not discovered who is their second attacking threat to the World Cup that the day is getting closer.

To become real contenders, they have to do that, since the team has an identity and that they should not look beyond their opposition to see how important that is. Even without Messi, Argentina knows what they want to do and with players like Alvarez there is plenty to look at Messi. Lionel Scaloni has even been careful to take young players such as Nico Paz, so that the basis for the next generation of Argentina is laid while the current one is already there.

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• Date: Thursday, March 21 | Time7:30 pm and
• Location: Centenario Stadium – Montevideo, Urugay
• Live stream: Fanatiz
• Chances: Uruguay +165; Drawing +180; Argentina +205

Storylines

Uruguay: Defensively, this Uruguay side can deal with Argentina, but the question is that they create enough opportunities to score a goal in the game? When Darwin Nunez is in shape, this is a team to play with everyone in the world, but they have to get more consistency from their striker. That is easier said than done, but will determine whether they can be Dark Horse World Cup opportunities.

Uruguay predicted XI: Sergio Rochet, Nahitan Nandez, Ronald Araujo, Jose Gimenez, Marcelo Saracchi, Rodrigo Bentancur, Fede Valverde, Maxi Araujo, Darwin Nunez, Facound Pellisters, Rodrigo Aguirre

Argentina: Every match without Messi is a growth experience for Argentina. With more young players in this talented team, they have a great opportunity to expand their dominance far into the future and take the planning well. With Lautaro Martinez also from these marches, it will be an extra test for Argentina, but they have answered it so far.

Argentina predicted XI: Emi Martinez, Nahuel Molenna, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nico Paz, Nico Paz, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez

Prediction

In a low scoring game, the defense will take control, because a draw is perfect for both parties. Choose: Uruguay 0, Argentina 0