Argentina need a result when they make the trip to Bolivia in the 2018 World Cup Qualifier.
Bolivia were edged out by Colombia last time out, conceding a late James Rodriguez winner.
Argentina themselves were narrow winners over Chile, thanks to a Lionel Messi penalty.
2018 World Cup Qualifying form: Bolivia W1 D1 L3; Argentina W2 D1 L2
2018 World Cup Qualifying top scorers
Bolivia – Pablo Escobar 3 goals
Argentina – Lionel Messi 4 goals
Match history
Argentina have won the last four meetings between the two nations, although they have been the home side in them all.
Last five international meetings
Argentina 3 Bolivia 0 – 15/06/16
Argentina 2 Bolivia 0 – 30/03/16
Argentina 7 Bolivia 0 – 05/09/15
Argentina 5 Bolivia 0 – 07/06/15
Bolivia 1 Argentina 1 – 26/03/13
Under 2.5 goals – 9/10 with 888 Sport
Team news
Bolivia heavily rotated the squad last time out and expect the likes of Alejandro Chumacero and top scorer Pablo Escobar to return to the starting XI.
Gabriel Marcado was injured in the win over Chile and will miss out here, meaning Facundo Roncaglia will deputise.
Lionel Messi has been handed a four match ban for abusing a referee, whilst Gonzalo Higuain sits out due to an accumulative ban.
Expected starting XI’s
Bolivia (4-3-1-2): Lampe; Bejarano, Raldes, Zenteno, Flores; Castro, Chumacero, Wayar; Escobar; Arce, Martins
Argentina (4-3-3): Romero; Roncaglia, Otamendi, Rojo, Mas; Mascherano, Pizarro, Biglia; Di Maria, Aguero, Pratto
Predictions
Result: Argentina (5/6 with Betfred)
Correct Score: 0-2 (9/1 with 888 Sport)
Anytime Goalscorer: Angel Di Maria (3/1 with Betfred)
