Chile Argentina betting tip
The Copa America 2024 is slowly picking up speed, with the second matchday of the tournament just around the corner.
Chile face Argentina and it is a duel that could be a clear-cut affair at first glance. On closer inspection, however, this could be the crux of the matter.
In the recent past, the Albiceleste have often been the clear favorites in this match. Particularly in the mid-2010s, the Chileans were usually able to outplay them
The start to the tournament was rather mixed for La Roja. Although they created a few chances in their opening game against Peru, they were not really compelling.
It was a completely different story for the defending and reigning world champions. It was a start-to-finish victory for them in the opening game of the Copa America.
My Chile Argentina betting tip considers it unlikely that the second group game will be such a clear-cut affair. The supposed underdogs can keep up well here
The prediction of the betting providers?
It’s a difficult game to predict. On the one hand, there is much to suggest that the Albiceleste will win, but at the same time doubts remain.
The three-way betting predictions for the Chile Argentina tip are clearly in favor of the defending champions. But to generate higher value, some bold bets are needed
Analysis: Chile vs Argentina
First, let’s look at the current form of the Equipo de Todos. The 0-0 draw against Peru was more of a points loss than a win.
Although they are still one of the favorites to reach the quarter-finals behind the Argentinians, a win would make the second game much easier.
Chile’s offense has been one of their strengths of late. In the three matches before that, they always scored two or more goals
The Albiceleste’s form is of course absurd. Since coach Lionel Scaloni took over in August 2018, they have lost just six of their 71 international matches (53S, 12U).
And somehow it seems as if the team doesn’t want to stop winning. Since their opening defeat at the 2022 World Cup, they have won 20 of their 21 games
Odds analysis
The bookmakers are still divided when it comes to the number of goals for the Chile Argentina betting tip. However, they tend to favor a game with less than 2.5 goals.
The forecast for this at the NEObet bookies is just over 1.70. In any case, you can secure the €10 free bet for the Copa America at NEObet.
However, if the Albiceleste make better use of their scoring chances than they did in the opening match against Canada, then this will be a clear winner.
Especially if Lionel Messi has more luck in front of goal. He narrowly failed twice against the Canucks.
However, the bookmakers at Happybet are optimistic that La Pulga will score his first goal of the tournament against the Chileans at the latest. The odds for this are just over 2.00.
Chile surprise again?
You can’t say that La Roja are a fearful opponent for the Albiceleste. But the two Copa America finals of 2015 and 2016 in particular are etched in Argentina’s memory.
They won twice in penalty shoot-outs against the supposed big favorites. But that was almost a decade ago.
Chile did not exactly cover themselves in glory at the last Copa America three years ago. In the group stage, they picked up just one win from five games (2U, 2N).
In the quarter-finals, they were narrowly beaten by the then hosts Brazil (0:1). In total, however, they only scored three goals from six games in the last edition
Where Argentina still stumble
The Scaloni team’s 2:0 victory was a fitting result and one that everyone expected. And winning the group is also very likely.
However, the opening game raised a few questions. Defensively, the team conceded a relatively large number of chances. Keeper Emiliano Martinez made several saves in the first half.
The defense is actually one of Argentina’s often forgotten strengths. They have kept a clean sheet in 12 of their last 15 international matches.
If that happens again, you’ll find Chile Argentina odds of around 1.80 at Bwin Sportwetten
The aforementioned trauma of the Albiceleste in the Copa America against La Roja is something that doesn’t fit into the general picture at all.
After all, the players from Aconcagua often looked good against the Chileans. In 66 games, there was only one defeat in the regular season.
In the other games, they won 44 times. A record that really gives no reason to wonder who should go into this clash with a bigger chest.
However, Chile have drawn at least three of their last four games against Argentina (1N). Their coach Ricardo Gareca is also still waiting for his first win against his home country (2U, 2N).
My tip:
Certainly a lot will depend on what the defending champions offer. If they put in as focused a performance as they did before the start of the tournament, they shouldn’t let anything get to them.
But as mentioned, they did concede a few chances against Canada. Chances that could probably be punished by Alexis Sanchez and Co. In any case, it will be a tight affair, as La Roja will put up a fight.
My Chile Argentina betting tip is therefore: The Albiceleste win and less than 2.5 goals are scored
