Argentina can book their spot in the World Cup knockout stages with a win over Austria this evening.
The reigning champions started strong with a win against Algeria in their opener, but their mettle will be tested further against Ralf Rangnick’s side.
The European nation beat Jordan in their first outing, and will be keen to pip Argentina to top spot in Group J.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.
Argentina team news
Argentina starting XI: Martinez, Martinez, Romero, Medina, Molina, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Messi, Almada, Martinez
Argentina substitutes: Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Tagliafico, Montiel, Otamendi, Paredes, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Gonzalez, Alvarez, Simeone, Paz, Lopez
Austria team news
Austria starting XI: Schlager, Danso, Posch, Alaba, Schlager, Seiwald, Sabitzer, Schmid, Laimer, Wanner, Gregoritsch
Austria substitutes: Wiegele, Pentz, Affengruber, Lienhart, Mwene, Friedl, Svoboda, Grillitsch, Chukwuemeka, Ljubicic, Prass, Schoepf, Arnautovic, Kalajdzic, Wimmer
Where to watch Argentina vs Austria: TV channel, online live stream
The match kicks off on Monday, June 22 at Dallas Stadium. Kick-off is at 18:00 BST.
In the UK, live World Cup matches are expected to be broadcast across the BBC, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer.
Argentina vs Austria stats
- Argentina won their opening Group J match 3-0 against Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s win
- La Albiceleste have won each of their last eight matches in all competitions
- Argentina have won seven consecutive World Cup matches
- Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in their opening group fixture
- Das Team have conceded more than one goal in only one of their last 18 matches
- Austria are appearing at their first World Cup since 1998
- Argentina are the reigning world champions after winning the 2022 tournament
- Austria have not reached the World Cup knockout stages since 1982
- The nations have met twice previously, with Argentina winning 5-1 in 1980 before a 1-1 draw in 1990
Prediction for Argentina vs Austria
Austria have become an extremely well-organised side under Rangnick and are likely to provide a sterner examination than Algeria managed in the opening round.
However, Argentina’s quality throughout the squad, combined with Messi’s outstanding form, should prove decisive.
Expect a competitive contest, but the world champions look capable of securing another victory and sealing their place in the knockout rounds.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Austria
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