Nigeria
and Argentina will go head to head in a crucial final group game of the World
Cup 2018 tomorrow at Saint Petersburg Stadium.
Kick-off: 19:00
BST
Date: Tuesday
26, June 2018
Venue: Saint
Petersburg Stadium, St. Petersburg
Possible Lineups:
Team News:
Nigeria
Nigeria
manager Gernot Rohr is likely to continue with a three man defence formation as
it worked well against Iceland.
Tyronne
Ebuehi who played the second half in last game is expected to take place Brian
Idowu on the left flank.
A
major concern for the African side is that John Obi Mikel is doubtful with a
hand injury.
Argentina
Argentina
will be looking to bounce back after their recent poor performances.
Boss
Jorge Sampaoli is set to change team’s formation to 4-3-3.
Several
star players including Ever Banega, Angel Di Maria and Gonzalo Higuain are
likely to be called back in the starting eleven. Sergio
Aguero might have to give his place to Higuain after his average performances in the competition.
Stats:
Argentina
is yet to win a game so far in this World Cup.
Nigeria
have won 2 of their last 4 games against Argentina including friendlies.
Argentina
have won their last 3 games against Nigeria in World Cup.
Prediction:
Nigeria
1 – 2 Argentina, Lionel Messi to finally break the deadlock in this decisive
game.
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