Argentina vs Brazil Odds & Predictions – 03/25/2025

After an upturn in form, Brazil will now travel to Buenos Aires to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Estadio Monumental on Tuesday, March 25.

In the reverse fixture at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the Argentines defeated 10-men Brazil as Nicolas Otamendi netted the solitary goal of the evening and the hosts went down to 10 men as Newcastle United’s Joelinton was sent off in the 81st minute.

Know more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Argentina and Brazil here.

Where to watch Argentina vs Brazil

Here is when and where to watch the clash between Argentina and Brazil.

Date: 03/25

Time: 8 pm ET

Location: Jose Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon

Where to watch: The match can be watched on Telemundo in the USA

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Two of the most successful countries in international football, Brazil has won 5 FIFA World Cup titles and 9 Copa America trophies while Argentina has won 3 FIFA World Cups and 16 Copa America titles, will go head to head in a bid to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In 110 recognized matches between the two teams, both Brazil and Argentina have an equal number of wins, i.e. 42 each with 26 matches ending in a draw since 1914.

Argentina

Lionel Scaloni’s men have 28 points from 13 matches courtesy of 9 wins and a draw which includes the recent 1-0 win against Uruguay as Lyon forward Thiago Almada scored the solitary goal of the match. La Albiceleste now require a single point from their remaining five matches to ensure direct qualification to the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Juventus forward Nicolas Gonzalez was sent off in the fifth minute of additional time in the match against Uruguay for booting Nahitan Nandez in the face and he will be unavailable for the fixture against Brazil alongside the injured duo of Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez leaving Scaloni with very limited options in attack.

Brazil

Brazil manager Dorival Junior would be happy with the Selecao’s performances as they have conjured 21 points from 13 matches courtesy of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. The Brazilian squad has endured a lot over the last couple of years with innumerable managerial changes and would finally be looking forward to a stable period with the three-time Copa do Brasil-winning head coach at the helm.

The quartet of Alisson, Bruno Guimaraes, Gabriel, and Gerson have withdrawn from the squad as Alisson and Gerson picked up knocks while Bruno and Gabriel are suspended for the fixture against Argentina and Dorival has called up Weverton, Ederson, Lucas Beraldo, and Joao Gomes to replace the outgoing quartet.

Argentina vs Brazil Under/Over Predictions

The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.

Argentina Total goals Over 1.5 @ +160 (MGM Bet): With Brazil expected to deploy a makeshift defense, one can expect a lot of goals to be scored on Tuesday in the Battle of the Americas. With Julian Alvarez and Angel Correa the strikers available to La Albiceleste, Scaloni might miss the services of Messi and Martinez who could have hurt a makeshift Brazilian defense.

Argentina vs Brazil Player Picks

Vinicius Junior (To Score a Goal @ +375 as per MGM Bet): With 17 goals and 9 assists across the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, Vinicius Junior has proved his importance to Real Madrid despite Kylian Mbappe’s arrival. Vinicius has never scored against Argentina and the Real Madrid forward’s fan base will increase by a huge margin in Brazil if he is able to score against their arch-rivals.

Argentina vs Brazil Match Prediction

Both sides go into the match with healthy chances of qualifying for the mega-event in 2026 which will have 48 teams for the first time in FIFA World Cup history. Only a point will be enough for the hosts while the visitors will try to go for all three points with Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Rodrygo in top form.

Our Final Prediction: A 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome from the battle of two of the top sides in South America.

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Mohak Arora

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