Nigeria vs Argentina Soccer Preview-Predictions
Today Argentina will be firmly hoping that history is on their side in Saint Petersburg. After dropping points in their first two games, they have been backed into a corner. Their record against Nigeria may be their last remaining crumb of comfort, and this will be their fifth encounter, having won all four up to now.
As for Nigeria, a win would guarantee their spot in the last 16 for the fourth time, they will arrive intentive on getting that persistent monkey off their back. After seeing Croatia’s dominant display against the disjointed two-time winners they will be buoyed while having themselves seen off Iceland 2-0.
Ahmed Musa will be pushing for starting berth after his two-goal showing against the debutants, and the fallout from Argentina’s defeat potentially promises plenty of changes to their line-up.
Did you know that of all wins Argentina has achieved, not one has been won by more than a single goal, while Nigeria since the eighth minute hasn’t taken the lead of their first meeting in 1994?
Possible line-ups:
Nigeria: Wilfred Ndidi, John Obi Mikel, Oghenekaro Etebo, Victor Moses, Kenneth Omeruo, William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Tyronne Ebuehi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa, Francis Uzoho.
Argentina: Eduardo Salvio, Gabriel Mercado, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Ever Banega, Javier Mascherano, Enzo Perez, Angel Di Maria, Franco Armani.
Nigeria vs Argentina Soccer Preview-Predictions
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no
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