Argentina will face Puerto Rico in a friendly on Tuesday. La Albiceleste will look to continue their winning momentum on American soil after edging Venezuela in Miami. The fixture, initially set to be played on a different date, was rescheduled by a day.
It was also relocated to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Argentina will aim to build rhythm ahead of next year’s World Cup. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico will take the field for the first time since their 2026 qualification campaign ended. This meeting marks their maiden encounter with the reigning world champions.
| Bets | Status | Moneyline |
| Total Goals | Over 4.5 | -114 |
| Total Shots on Target | Over 10.5 | -225 |
| Total Corners | Under 8.5 | Evens |
| Total Cards | Under 3.5 | -313 |
The home side are returning to action four months after wrapping up their World Cup qualifying run with a 2-1 win against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Even with these two wins, a poor overall points tally saw them finish behind Suriname and El Salvador. Hence, they will inevitably miss out on the next stage.
Ranked 155th by FIFA, Charlie Trout’s men face a monumental test against the currently third-ranked Argentines. Villanova goalkeeper Sebastian Cutler is set to start, protected by a backline featuring Darren Rios and Nicolas Cardona. Meanwhile, forward Leandro Antonetti is expected to lead the line alone.
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Lionel Scaloni’s side topped the CONMEBOL qualifiers comfortably. And now they head into the clash after a narrow 1-0 win against Venezuela, courtesy of Giovani Lo Celso’s strike. The world champions may rotate heavily, with Nicolas Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister, and Rodrigo De Paul in line for starts.
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has left camp due to a knee concern. Franco Mastantuono has also been sidelined with a thigh issue. Lionel Messi’s participation remains uncertain after starring for Inter Miami over the weekend. Scaloni could probably opt to rest his captain for the MLS run-in.
With Argentina’s firepower and Puerto Rico’s defensive limitations, it is expected to be a lopsided contest, offering over 4.5 goals at -114. Argentina have shown attacking dominance in their recent games. They’ve finished at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying by a clear margin.
They’re now arriving having just defeated Venezuela. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico, ranked 155th, have struggled to contain strong sides and will be overwhelmed over 90 minutes. Given that Argentina’s recent matches often produce clean sheets and multi-goal outcomes, this line is well supported.
As a forward, Alvarez’s contributions behind Argentina’s attacking thrust justifies -192 odds for him to score anytime. In matches where rotation is expected, forwards like Alvarez are likely to be deployed to maintain pressure and exploit gaps. Given his scoring instincts and Argentina’s anticipated dominance, backing him is a logical play in a match projected to be one-sided.
The +120 odds for Alexis Mac Allister to score or assist hinge on his versatility and likelihood of featuring in a rotated side. Mac Allister among the ones still in the squad and in contention for a start. Given his midfield influence and capacity to play in attacking transitions, he is a credible bet to contribute directly. Especially when the game opens up for Argentina to press and rotate.
| Picks | Moneyline |
| Julian Alvarez to score first | +275 |
| Alexis Mac Allister to score anytime | +210 |
| Guiliano Simeone to assist anytime | +185 |
| Nico Paz to either score or assist | -225 |
| Cristian Romero to see a card | +425 |
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Puerto Rico’s last outings revealed frailties when pressed. Now, facing the world champions is a stern test. Argentina recently collected a clean sheet in the friendly. They will likely rotate but still bring depth. In such a scenario, multiple goal scorers and no reply from the hosts align with expectations of a dominant, controlled performance.
A 0-5 win for Argentina seems like a probable outcome. The scale of quality difference, Argentina’s dominant backline, and Puerto Rico’s low ranking make a shutout very plausible.
The Puerto Rico vs Argentina international friendlies clash is on October 14, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Stadium, Florida, USA.
Argentina are favorites to win with a moneyline at -10000, to draw at +2200 and for Puerto Rico to win at +6000.
Nico Paz to score anytime: +105
Alexis Mac Allister to assist anytime: +270
Julian Alvarez to either score or assist: -450
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