Argentina vs Paraguay, Copa Sudamericana 2024 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Argentina vs Paraguay — Copa Sudamericana .
Match Details
- Referee Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa
- Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Carlos Orbe
- Referee Leodan Gonzalez
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Argentina is hosting Paraguay for another epic battle.
- 5' Argentina have won 63 goals from 33 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The travelling Paraguay supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Richard Sanchez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' The 28-year-old Lautaro Martinez has been sensational this season — 5 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' Gustavo Gomez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 32.
- 37' Paraguay is taking the lead after the goal scored by Richard Sanchez on 37.
- 42' Paraguay are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' A moment of madness from Rodrigo Rojas on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Paraguay will be frustrated.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Franco Armani on 45 minutes.
- 46' Sergio Aguero gets the nod from Argentina. He replaces Roberto Pereyra and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Ivan Piris was booked on 55.
- 57' The deadlock is broken! Lionel Messi gets on the scoresheet on 57 minutes.
- 62' Argentina are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paraguay backline.
- 67' Another substitution for Argentina to replace Lautaro Martinez by Angel di Maria on 67 minute.
- 72' Paraguay manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oscar Romero is hanging Federico Santander on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 80' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolas Tagliafico is booked for Argentina — Yellow card on 80.
- 83' Argentina receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 87' Matias Suarez gets the nod from Argentina. He replaces Rodrigo de Paul and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The crowd applauds Derlis Gonzalez as he leaves the pitch. Juan Marcelo Escobar steps in for Paraguay.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Argentina Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Sergio Aguero 46'
- 17
- 3
- 10
- 20
- 22
- 6
-
16
Rodrigo de Paul ↓ Matias Suarez 87'
- 5
- 1
- 14
- 12
Bench
-
9
Sergio Aguero ↑ 46'
- 2
-
11
Angel di Maria ↑ 67'
- 13
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 4
-
19
Matias Suarez ↑ 87'
- 18
- 15
Coach
Lionel Scaloni
Paraguay Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 15
- 13
- 9
-
10
Derlis Gonzalez ↓ Juan Escobar 90'
- 2
-
23
Miguel Almiron ↓ Celso Ortiz 87'
- 20
- 8
- 18
- 6
Bench
- 4
- 17
- 1
- 22
- 5
-
3
Juan Escobar ↑ 90'
-
16
Celso Ortiz ↑ 87'
- 19
-
21
Oscar Romero ↑ 72'
- 14
- 11
- 7
Coach
Eduardo Berizzo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 1 |
| Richard Sanchez | 1 |
| Alejandro Gomez | 1 |
Head to Head
Argentina Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09
Argentina xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Paraguay xG
I would bet for:
Argentina or Paraguay 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Argentina or Draw
66%
Draw or Paraguay
65%
Argentina or Paraguay
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Paraguay win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Argentina
| Handicap | Argentina covers | Push | Paraguay covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Argentina keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Paraguay keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.