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Copa America 205 preview: Possible Line-ups: Argentina vs Paraguay: Kickoff: 10:30 BST (18:30 local time) Venue: Estadio La Portada, La Serena Referee: Wilmar Roldán.

Argentina and Paraguay will go head to head in their first group game of Copa America 2015 tonight at Estadio La Portada.
Kickoff: 10:30 BST (18:30 local time) 
Date: Saturday, 13 June, 2015
Venue: Estadio La Portada, La Serena
Referee: Wilmar Roldán (Colombia)



Possible Line-ups:


Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Argentina vs Paraguay



Team News:
Argentina
  • Full-back Pablo Zabaleta is likely to return after sitting out in a trashing win over Bolivia.
  • Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi are likely to lead the front.
  • Javier Mascherano will hopefully be starting on his favourite midfield role.
  • Carlos Tevez is expected to start from the bench.

Paraguay
  • Skipper Roque Santa Cruz will start as a lone striker upfront.
  • Pablo Aguilar who missed last game against Honduras is likely to return back to the heart of defence.
  • Nelson Valdez who received a red card in the last game will continue to start as the suspension will not affect him in this game.

Stats:
  • Argentina have won four of their last six games against Paraguay.
  • In the last 18 years, these sides have met only twice in the Copa America.
  • Argentina have scored atleast three goals in their last three wins against Paraguay.
  • Paraguay last win against Argentina was in a World Cup qualification game back in 2009.

Prediction:
Argentina 3 – 1 Paraguay.
Lionel Messi will be on high after his treble winning season with Barcelona. He is expected to shine now for his country by scoring and assisting later tonight.





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