Argentina, already crowned group leaders, host Venezuela in Buenos Aires on Thursday in a World Cup qualifier that carries far greater weight for the visitors than the reigning champions.
Lionel Scaloni's side have long secured their ticket to the tournament, but Venezuela still have everything to play for as they chase the last-gasp CONMEBOL playoff berth in their remaining two fixtures.
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How to watch Argentina vs Venezuela online - TV channels & live streams
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Argentina vs Venezuela kick-off time
The match will be played at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Thursday, with kick-off at 7:30 pm ET or 4:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Argentina vs Venezuela lineups
4-4-2
Formation
5-3-2
VENARG-Line up
ARGSubstitutes
Manager
L. Scaloni
VEN-Line up
VENSubstitutes
Manager
F. Batista
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Argentina team news
With top spot guaranteed, Scaloni faces a choice: stick with his seasoned core or give more minutes to emerging stars such as Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono, both of whom are included once again. One certainty, however, is Lionel Messi, who looks set to collect his 194th cap. His Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul should also feature, keeping his place in spite of his MLS switch.
Notably, Enzo Fernández misses out through suspension, while Lisandro Martínez remains sidelined by injury. The continued absences of Paulo Dybala and Matías Soulé, both overlooked once more, also catch the eye.
Venezuela team news
For Venezuela, injury rules out first-choice keeper José Contreras, meaning Rafael Romo should stay between the posts ahead of Wuilker Fariñez. Manager Fernando Batista is expected to stick largely with the same lineup that fell to Uruguay, though some squad rotation could come into play with an eye on next week’s crucial home clash. Jefferson Savarino may notch his 50th cap, though he could once again be held back as an impact option from the bench.
The visitors will also have to cope without Yangel Herrera, the Girona midfielder, absent through injury after missing his club’s defeat to Sevilla. His absence leaves a sizeable void in the heart of Venezuela’s midfield.
Form
ARG-Form
ARG- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 8/2
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
VEN-Form
VEN- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
ARGLast 5 matches
VEN3
Wins
1
Draw
1
Win
Venezuela
1
-
1
Argentina
Argentina
3
-
0
Venezuela
Venezuela
1
-
3
Argentina
Venezuela
0
-
2
Argentina
Argentina
1
-
3
Venezuela
Goals scored
5- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5