Colombia v Argentina betting tips: Toughest test yet for hosts

That was only the third goal Argentina have conceded in this World Cup qualifying campaign and an Argentina win to nil can be backed at 11/4.

Colombia v Argentina head-to-head

Colombia will be encouraged by their last meeting with Argentina at the 2019 Copa America when second-half goals from Roger Martinez and Duvan Zapata secured a 2-0 win.

Four of the previous seven meetings had been goalless so this could be another cagey contest and a 0-0 draw is available at 6/1.

Backing ‘no’ in the both teams to score market would have paid out in eight of the last nine meetings and is an option here at 3/4, with Colombia having failed to score in Argentina since a 2-1 defeat in a friendly in 1999.

Previous XI

Argentina: E Martinez, Martinez Quarta, Tagliafico, Foyth, Romero, Paredes, De Paul, Di Maria, Ocampos, Messi, L Martinez.

Key battles

Messi remains the dangerman for Argentina as he looks to lead his country to World Cup glory at last but the Barcelona forward has only managed two goals in five qualifiers so far and both were from the penalty spot.

Messi is the 7/2 favourite to open the scoring but he and Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez will face a physical test against a Colombia defence featuring Mina, who is 13/2 to get on the scoresheet once again.

Colombia have scored more goals than Argentina in this campaign but must now find a way past goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who should be full of confidence after an impressive season for Aston Villa.

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