Copa America semi-finals: Argentina aim to pick up Paraguay win

An unlikely victory for Paraguay (15/2) would see them reach their second successive Copa final, with current Argentina coach Martino having guided them to the 2011 final during his reign. Diaz’s side have already drew 2-2 with the Argentines in the group stage, having fought back from 2-0 down, proving they can cause an upset.

“I like it that the team have the fortitude to turn (bad) situations around, we have a spirit that I like,” Diaz said.

However, in order to topple the 14-time winners, second behind only Uruguay in the all-time list, Paraguay will need thwart the seemingly unstoppable Messi, who is 7/4 to fire Argentina to victory in 90 minutes.

Sergio Aguero has already netted twice this summer in Chile and odds of 9/2 can be had on both the Manchester City striker and skipper Messi striking in normal time.

Key danger for the Paraguayans will be Ramon Barrios, who has also struck two goals so far in the competition, and he is 11/4 to net again in normal time.

Argentina have incredibly not won a Copa crown since 1993, and are the biggest final falterers in the tournament’s history, falling at the last hurdle on a record 12 occasions. Although they are more than capable of going all the way this year, with Paraguay standing in the way of a mouth-watering final showdown against hist nation Chile.