Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free Tips | Argentina vs Australia: 50th match

Argentina vs Australia Match Details

Match: Argentina vs Australia, 50th match |Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 4th December 2022

Time: 12.00 AM (GMT+6), 12.30 AM (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Al Rayyan Stadium, Qatar

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FIFA ranking: Argentina(3) –  (38)Australia

Argentina vs Australia will face each other in round of 16 matches in World Cup football popularly known as The Greatest Show on Earth. 

The Argentinian team is one of the hot favorites in the world cup 2022. The two-time World Cup champion comes to this World Champion being undefeated in straight  36- matches. Argentina superstar Messi announced that this World Cup is likely to be his last World Cup. So, to make the world cup colorful, The Argentinian team wanted to present him the golden World Cup. They are well on this way before the World Cup. Argentina entered the World Cup stage after undefeated straight 36 consecutive matches. However, Messi and his team are facing questions after suffering the worst upset of the century in the opening game with Saudi. Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot in the opening game. Of course, The spotlight will be on him in this tough match. Everyone knows that Lionel Messi has the ability to change the result of a match when he is on fire. Argentina won two matches in this world cup so far. The first match was a shocking match in Argentina history. They lost the first game against Saudi Arabia by 2-1. However, the Argentina team came back immediately in the second match. They scored 2 goals against Mexico. The third match reflected their ability well. They defeated Poland by 2 goals.

The Argentinian team is one of the hot favorites of the 2022 World Cup. Argentina determined to end the long wait for the desired trophy. The team have proved their worth being unbeaten 36 consecutive matches so far. They defeated Brazil in the last Copa America and clinched the Copa America title and the fans from all over the World are eagerly waiting to see the Gold-wrapped trophy in the hands of the little magician.

The Argentina team last lost to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America. Since then, they are undefeated and, in that way, they got the ticket of the 2022 World Cup from Latin America being runner up from CONMEBOL. In the qualifier they won 11 out of 17 matches and the remaining 6 matches were drawn.

Australian teams are the number 38 ranked team in the world. Australia teams won their opening games in Group D against relatively strong team Tunisia. Australia  beat Tunisia 1-0. The Aussie team got their campaign underway with a misfortune of a 4-1 loss to France before bouncing back to defeat the Tunisian team  on Saturday 26. Australia made a good pression already. They won two matches and lost one. In the first match against France, they were defeated by 4 goals. But, the second match was a tough match. They defeated Tunisia by one goal and Denmark by one goal. 

Argentina vs Australia  Key Points

Australia proved their ability in their first match against Tunisia. The second goal shot in particular was outstanding. Mitchell’s goal went down as one of the best goals of the tournament. Jamie Mclaren’s performance was eye-catching. They have the ability to win the match.

Argentina superstar Messi announced that the 2022 world cup is likely to be his last World Cup. So, to make the end colorful, Argentinian teammates wanted to present him the golden World Cup. Argentina entered the World Cup stage after undefeated in straight 36 consecutive matches. However, Messi and his team are facing questions after suffering the worst upset of the century in the opening game with Saudi.

Argentina is full of stars. Lionel Messi is the biggest name among them. He already declared that this World Cup is going to be his last World Cup. So, Messi will surely try to give his best to lift the long-awaited trophy.

Along with Angel Di Maria, Messi, Lautaro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi and all the other members of the Argentina team can be big factor in the match.

Argentina vs Australia  Head-to-Head

Argentina vs Australia have met seven times so far. Australia was defeated by the Argentina team five times.

Argentina vs Australia Team News

Raul Jimenez has been sidelined since August, could feature in the starting XI.

Apart from this, both the injury-free Argentina

Nathaniel Atkinson suffered an unfortunate injury in the 2022 World Cup. An ankle injury in the first match knocked Nathaniel out of the rest of the group stage matches. So now he will be absent in the field

Argentina vs Australia  Squad

Argentina squad

Goalkeeper: Franco Armani, Geronimo Rulli, Damian Martinez

Defender: Juan Foyth, Nicolas Tagliafico, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, German Pezzella

Midfielder: Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada, Alejandro Gomez, Rodriguez Guido, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Acuna

Forward: Julian Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, LautaroMartinez, , AngelDi Maria, AngelCorrea

Australia Squad

Goalkeepers: Maty Ryan (Copenhagen),Andrew Redmayne (Sydney FC),Danny Vukovic (Central Coast Mariners)

Defenders: Aziz Behich (Dundee United),Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew), Thomas Deng (Albirex Niigata),Nathaniel Atkinson (Hearts),Fran Karacic (Brescia), Joel King (OB),Kye Rowles (Hearts),Harry Souttar (Stoke City),Bailey Wright (Sunderland)

 Midfielders:  Cameron Devlin (Hearts),Ajdin Hrustic (Verona),Jackson Irvine (St Pauli),Keanu Baccus (St Mirren),Riley McGree (Middlesbrough),Aaron Mooy (Celtic)

Attackers: Jason Cummings (Central Coast Mariners), Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Awer Mabil (Cadiz), Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Martin Boyle (Hibernian), Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners)

Argentina vs Australia  Prediction:

Scorecard: Argentina 2-0 Australia

Argentina has won two  matches so far in this world cup. They own five matches out of six matches in all competitions.

Australia, on the other hand, have won four matches and lost one in their last five matches in all competitions. 

Considering the statistics, it may seem that Argentina is clearly ahead. But the Australia is not a weak team. In their day they can change the equation.