Chile v Argentina

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Chile gained a point in their opening game in Group A of this Copa America following a 0-0 draw with Peru but knowing they now have a very tough prospect in the shape of Argentina in their next game, Chile may well be wishing they had registered a win on matchday 1, while Argentina recorded a pretty straightforward 2-0 victory over Canada in their opening game and no doubt Lionel Scaloni's side will be looking for more of the same against Chile as well.

Chile had previously headed into this Copa America tournament brimming with confidence as they had registered a comprehensive and encouraging 3-0 victory over Paraguay in a warm-up game but recent results overall have been a little below-par for Ricardo Gareca's side as Chile have managed to capture just three wins from their previous 11 games in all competitions.

An earlier win against Albania in an international friendly followed the only win so far in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying section for Chile which came in the form of a 2-0 home win against Peru but this sequence of results also include being handed losses by Uruguay, Venezuela, Ecuador and France.

Five of Chile's last 10 matches overall have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored as well.

Argentina came through their opening game in Group A of this Copa America tournament unscathed as they recorded a 2-0 win against Canada and La Albiceleste will be keen to post another three points here at the MetLife Stadium against Chile as Lionel Scaloni's side look to nail down a place in the knockout rounds sooner rather than later.

That victory over Canada became the reigning World Cup winners' sixth win on the trot and having slipped to just one defeat in their previous 20 games overall in all competitions which consists of picking up a staggering 19 wins along the way, Argentina look in great shape to grab the maximum points in this upcoming encounter.

Goals may not be as forthcoming though compared to other previous fixtures as six of Argentina's last 10 games in all competitions have resulted in Under 2.5 goals and Chile need to get a result here of some kind to keep their dreams of a place in the knockout rounds alive.

Previous results in the Copa America have been impressive as Argentina have won eight of their last nine matches in this competition which contributed towards claiming the Copa America crown in the previous 2021 tournament.

Chile v Argentina Verdict

Three out of the last four meetings between Chile and Argentina have resulted in Under 2.5 goals and another low-scoring affair could unfold here at the MetLife Stadium with Argentina taking the spoils.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Argentina win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.20

Correct Score: Argentina 2-0 @ 6.00