Argentina take on Puerto Rico in a David vs. Goliath friendly in Florida with the World Cup holders looking to make it two wins from two from in the USA.
Lionel Scaloni's men beat continental rivals Venezuela 1-0 in Miami on Friday, following on from a dominant table-topping qualification campaign, which saw them ease into December's World Cup draw nine points clear of second-placed Ecuador.
Ranked 155th in the world, Puerto Rico are unlikely to be much of a test with it a good opportunity for Scaloni to rotate and give starts to some of his squad players as they gear up for the defence of their crown in the same country next summer.
The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds ahead of this international friendly in Florida.
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina preview: Will the world champions put on a show?
Argentina will likely be without Lionel Messi but they are still a side packed with world class attacking talent and one that Puerto Rico will massively struggle to contain.
The world champions scored 31 goals in 18 qualification games, putting four past Brazil in March, while they conceded just 10.
Puerto Rico failed once again to qualify for the World Cup and it really is just a question of how many La Albiceleste rack up in Florida.
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Head-to-Head: Puerto Rico vs. Argentina
- This is the first-ever meeting between the two countries.
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina: Form Guide
Puerto Rico – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Puerto Rico 2-1 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (World Cup qualifier)
- Suriname 1-0 Puerto Rico (World Cup qualifier)
- Puerto Rico 1-1 Nicaragua (friendly)
- Dominican Republic 2-0 Puerto Rico (friendly)
- Puerto Rico 2-2 Dominican Republic (friendly)
Argentina – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Argentina 1-0 Venezuela (friendly)
- Ecuador 1-0 Argentina (World Cup qualifier)
- Argentina 3-0 Venezuela (World Cup qualifier)
- Argentina 1-1 Colombia (World Cup qualifier)
- Chile 0-1 Argentina (World Cup qualifier)
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina Score Prediction
There's a good possibility that Scaloni puts out an experimental side with it being a friendly and the result not really in doubt.
Still, any Argentina XI is certain to be on another level to the Puerto Ricans and this should be a very comprehensive one-sided contest from the outset.
Prediction: Puerto Rico 0-4 Argentina (13/2 with Sky Bet)
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Puerto Rico vs. Argentina Team News
Puerto Rico Team News
- Sebastian Cutler is likely to get the nod over Joel Serrano in goal for the unenviable task of trying to keep Argentina out.
Argentina Team News
- Enzo Fernandez and Franco Mastantuono both withdrew from the squad with injury following the win over Venezuela.
- Scaloni is set to make changes with all of Alexis Mac Allister, Nicolas Gonzalez and Giuliano Simeone in line for starts.
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup in the early hours of Wednesday with Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister starting in midfield for the world champions.
Puerto Rico predicted lineup to play Argentina
(4-3-3, right to left): Cutler (GK) — Cardona, Calderon, Paris, Rios — O'Neill, Diaz, Ydrach — Echevarria, L. Antonetti, Rivera
Argentina predicted lineup to play Puerto Rico
(4-3-3, right to left): Rulli (GK) — Montiel, Balerdi, Rivero, Acuna — Mac Allister, Moreno, Nico Gonzalez — Simeone, Lopez, Almada
Puerto Rico vs. Argentina Betting Odds
- Puerto Rico to Win: 60/1 Paddy Power
- Argentina to Win: 1/50 Paddy Power
- Draw: 25/1 Ladbrokes
Bet Builder Tips: Puerto Rico vs. Argentina
Our bet builder for this one is Argentina to win to nil and with a -3 handicap and for both Jose Lopez and Thiago Almada both to score. This comes to overall best odds of 4.38/1 with Bet365. You can build your own bet builder and compare the best bookmaker prices using the tool below.
How to watch Puerto Rico vs. Argentina: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Puerto Rico vs. Argentina in the early hours of tonight.
- Date: Wednesday, October 15
- Venue: Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Time: 1:00 a.m.
- TV/Stream: not televised in the UK